Set on an idyllic village green and once part of a smugglers’ network, this exquisite 17th century house will steal the heart of you and your furry friends. Gateway to The South Downs National Park, East Dean is steeped in Saxon and Norman history and has a superb butchers, dog-friendly pub and farmers’ market every Wednesday. Eastbourne (2 miles) has four-paw beaches at Holywell (4 miles) and Royal Parade (5.5 miles), but with Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters cliffs just over a mile to the south, you’re already spoilt for local sand, sea and stone. If you’re keen to swap squidgy balls for hard little white ones, the superb Royal Eastbourne Golf Club is just 3.5 miles to the east. Inside you’ll find history, elegance and tranquillity in abundance.
The spacious drawing room incorporates charming stained glass and two huge ship’s timbers, offering a quiet space for parts or all of the family to gather and bond. The lounge, with its stone fireplace and hearth and old beams, provides a different space for getaways or get-togethers. Upstairs, the four bedrooms each have their own unique ambience and garden views – the elegant king-size bedroom is dual aspect. The sun room (with access to the second bathroom) is a joyous and restful space, surrounded by mature, terraced gardens.
Further abroad, find fabulous fur-friendly beaches at Seaford Head (5 miles), Normans Bay and West Quay Newhaven (both 10 miles). Explore the narrow Lanes, sea front, pubs, boutiques, restaurants and Pavilion of Brighton (18 miles), and the historic seaside charm of Bexhill (18 miles) and Hastings (23 miles). Discover dramatic castles at Pevensey, Herstmonceux and Lewes (9/15/16 miles). Imbibe history, Nature, culture, gastronomy and adventure in this timeless corner of England.