The Studio

About this property

Sensational seaside property with wonderful living spaces, amazing kitchen, private enclosed walled gardens and much more...

The Studio - once the beach side studio of Valentine Cameron Prinseps - a renowned British painter of the Pre-Raphaelite school - is now the most amazing family holiday home - flooded with light and atmosphere plus state of the art technology. From the lighting system that creates ambient and relaxing effects to the smart TV's with Netflix - this is a fabulous place to unwind. To top it all is the beautiful Boston Baby Grand piano (designed by Steinway) - with the most deep and lilting tone - plus the Sonos sound system, so for art lovers and musicians alike, this has to be the ultimate in holiday choice for all the family. Just yards from sweeping Pevensey Bay beach but with totally enclosed, private sun-trap gardens behind high walls and electric gates - you can choose to wander the beaches or lie back and chill in your own company. Speaking of chill - even in the coldest winter days this house offers warmth and comfort - with a huge Swedish woodburning stove in the open plan living space and a heat recovery ventilation system ensuring every room is never stuffy! Short breaks accepted in winter season and can only start on a Friday. Shop: 0.5 mile   Pub: 0.2 mile    Coast: 50 yards

Ground Floor:

Entrance porch with bench, shoe storage and coat hooks

Open Plan Sitting Room/ Kitchen/Dining/Music Room has engineered limed oak flooring throughout. The Sitting Area has a magnificent vaulted ceiling, two sumptuous sofas, wall mounted Smart TV/DVD/Netflix and the wonderful 12kw wood burning stove. Glazed doors to small enclosed patio garden with Chiminea and garden furniture.  The Kitchen Area is mouth-watering - with enough equipment for any aspiring chef - all Bosch appliances including a combination microwave oven with warming drawer, a main fan oven, a steam oven with warming drawer, an induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer,nespresso coffee machine, boiling water tap, a TV hidden away in a cupboard and a breakfast bar with four funky stools to sit watch the cook! The Dining/Music Area flows from the kitchen - a lovely long room with glazed doors direct to the main garden. There is a glass dining table, chairs and two leather sofas from which to listen to the Baby Grand piano or music system in complete comfort

Utility Room off the Sitting Area provides a second fridge/freezer, a second dishwasher plus a washer/dryer

Bedroom 1 with twin beds, bedside cabinet and bamboo mini wardrobe

Shower Room with huge double shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and w.c

Bedroom 2 with double bed, bedside cabinets, wardrobe, smart TV and glazed doors to main garden. It also benefits from a beautiful En-Suite Bathroom with shower over the bath, heated towel rail, washbasin and w.c

A few easy carpeted stairs lead from the Sitting Area to...

Mezzanine Study Area with bookcase, desk, chair and telescope. Up one step to...

Bedroom 3 with childs single bed measurement: 70cm width x 160cm length, bedside table and a wall of mirrored wardrobes

Bedroom 4 is the Master Suite with double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, TV ...and a deep bath for a luxurious soak...It also has an enormous Shower Room with warm cork flooring, heated towel rail, washbasin and w.c

Garden: There are two separate garden areas - one with chiminea and garden furniture off the Kitchen with the main garden to the other side with astroturf lawn, pebbles, pond (graduating to 2' deep in the centre) and seating area with teak table and chairs. Small children must be supervised in this part of the garden.

Parking: Ample parking on wide driveway behind electric gates.

Heating: Heat recovery ventilation system via a heat exchanger, central heating, wood burning stove and a Sun Joy radiant heat panel in the kitchen.

Notes: Eco-friendly solar panels for electricity and rainwater harvesting for flushing loos! Deck chairs and windbreak for beach use - please bring your own beach towels. Maximum occupancy 6 adults and 1 child. £350 security deposit payable two weeks before the holiday Logs supplied for woodburning stove during winter months.  Short breaks in winter season only and can only start on a Friday.

Additional Information: Valentine Cameron Prinsep was born in Calcutta in 1838 on St Valentine's Day, was educated at Eton and in 1858 he worked with Rosetti in Oxford. He bought beachland and a house "Santa Claus" in Pevensey in 1879 - (the house is now called White Lodge) and he had a studio at the rear of the house - which has been extended to become this wonderful home.  He and his wife bought many cottages in the area and also 90 acres of marshlands - eventually owning most of the marshland and beachland in Wallsend Pevensey Bay.