bexhill-on-sea, east sussex

Guide Price £1,495,000 Los Boliches

Cooden Beach | Bexhill-on-Sea | East Sussex | TN39 3EA

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Los BolichesLos Boliches presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and spacious beachfront property on a quiet, sought-after road at Cooden Beach. Designed and built to a luxurious standard in 1989 by the current family owners, this well-proportioned Spanish-style four bedroom property includes an indoor swimming pool complex and garaging on the ground floor, while the first floor living accommodation takes full advantage of the stunning panoramic sea views. “It’s reminiscent of Mediterranean-style houses with arched windows and open arches connecting the reception areas,” explains Lorraine. “Spanish tile plaques adorn the front of the house, while exterior steps from the first floor at the back are also finished with Spanish tiles. The whole property was built with quality fittings, including marble floors to the halls and stairs, mahogany doors and skirting, while under-floor heating was put in on the first floor. My father designed the house for penthouse living, so he even had a lift installed to make it easier to take the shopping up.”

“A south-facing glass-fronted gallery across the width of the first floor at the back can be accessed from the master bedroom, the second bedroom, the drawing room and the dining room,” continues Lorraine. “The gallery enables you to sit in comfort and enjoy the ever-changing panoramic sea views all year round. At one end, two sets of sliding doors originally opened directly onto the roof terrace above the pool but to maximise the time you could use the roof terrace my father later added the sun room. Despite the spacious dining room, everyone prefers to dine in the sun room because of the views, which also include sights of Beachy Head, the South Downs and glorious sunsets – not to mention occasional expert kite surfers or horses being exercised.”

“The roof space may offer further development potential, while on the ground floor, there are two versatile en suite bedrooms,” adds Lorraine. “The swimming pool is lovely with its integral jet stream and underwater lighting but very young children enjoy the separate Jacuzzi pool. There’s a proper bar, while four sets of sliding doors lead out onto the terrace. My father added transparent screening to part of the terrace, which acts as a superb wind break without obscuring the view; it’s very sheltered and ideal for barbecues. The house is wonderful for entertaining inside and out and we’ve enjoyed many events and parties here, sometimes with marquees on the lawn, caterers and fireworks. At the far end of the garden there’s a large lower patio, which also offers development possibilities; here there’s private access to the beachside promenade and the sea beyond – it’s a very quiet part of the beach because there’s no public access close by. Nevertheless, the amenities of Little Common Village and the historic charm of Bexhill are within easy reach.”

“Sadly, our family is now too distantly located to make it practical for us to retain the house, but it holds fabulous memories for us,” concludes Lorraine. “We hope it will make a similarly special home for the next owners.” *

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


A substantial individual sea front home with outstanding views of the Channel, offering 5,569 sq.ft. of floor space including an indoor swimming pool complex.

Designed and built for the current family owners in 1989, and arranged with the main rooms on the first floor to take advantage of the views, there are four bedrooms, four bathrooms (three en suite), three large reception areas and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room. There is garaging for up to five cars, a large decked roof terrace, attractive gardens and gated access to the promenade.

The PropertyLos Boliches was built by the current family owners in 1989 to what would have been a very high specification at the time. The elevations are of painted rendering under a pan tiled hipped and pitched roof. The house has gas heating with radiators on the ground floor and underfloor heating on the first floor. There is double glazing throughout, mostly tilt and turn, with many of the windows arched. Other features include high ceilings and a passenger lift, however, the property would now benefit from some updating in places.

Of particular note is the lovely indoor complex which includes a 29’5 x 14’8 swimming pool, separate spa pool, jet stream outlet, plant room, steam room, changing room, shower room and wc and a bar. There is an attractive in-out brick pavioured driveway providing extensive parking and a double width/part triple length garage.

All the principal rooms are on the first floor to take advantage of the outstanding panoramic view over the English Channel with Eastbourne and Beachy Head prominent to the west. The lovely gardens include lawned and paved areas and at the rear a ramp with steps leads down to a pair of wooden gates providing access to the promenade. A boat launching ramp gives access to the beach.

The LocationHartfield Road is situated off the B2182, just over 0.75 miles from Cooden Beach with its hotel, leisure club, golf course and rail station. There are a range of local shops in nearby Little Common, an alternative rail station at Collington and Bexhill town centre is less than 1.5 miles to the east, including rail station, supermarkets and numerous shops. The world famous Art Deco building, the De La Warr Pavilion, is also located there along with the sailing club and other leisure facilities.

There are more comprehensive facilities available in Hastings (about 7 miles), Eastbourne (12 miles) and Brighton (30 miles), with the A259 running about a mile to the north providing road access along the coast. The area is well served by a variety of state and private schools for all ages.

The AccommodationWide arched verandah style porch. Part glazed door with wrought iron screen on the inside.

Entrance LobbyDoor to changing room, marble flooring, glazed door and screen to:

Reception HallStairs with marble steps and risers, passenger lift, two double cloaks cupboards with storage space over, three large mirrors. Door to garage.

Bedroom Three14’ 6” x 9’ 8” (4.42m x 2.95m) Front aspect, two mirrored door double fitted wardrobes, TV point. Door to:

En Suite BathroomPanelled bath, marbled vanity unit with wash basin and cupboards under, bidet, low level wc, fully tiled walls, mirror with lights over, radiator/towel rail.

Bedroom Four12’ 8” x 9’ 3” (3.86m x 2.82m) Range of two double and one single fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards over the bed recess, dressing table, wall lights, blind. Door to:

En Suite BathroomPanelled bath, mixer tap and shower attachment, marbled vanity unit with cupboards under, wc, radiator/towel rail, fully tiled walls.


Swimming Pool Complex29’5 x 14’8 Swimming pool with mosaic tiling, underwater lighting, an integral jet stream outlet at one end and a separate Jacuzzi spa pool at the other. Extensive tiled flooring, fitted bar with tiled top, thermostat, entryphone, TV and telephone points, four sets of sliding doors, door to the terrace, ten wall lights.

A fully tiled corridor leads to a CLOAKROOM with wc, wash basin and extractor, FULLY TILED WETROOM/SHOWER with Mira mixer unit, STEAM ROOM with Tylo controller and a CHANGING ROOM with storage cupboard, hairdryer and door to entrance lobby.

Plant RoomWith Brink gas fired boiler, Jandy pool boiler, filtration equipment, dehumidifier unit.

First Floor LandingAccessed by stairs or lift, the stairwell being separated by a glass screen and door. Large shelved airing cupboard with hot tank. A pull down ladder gives access to a large partly boarded and lit loft area with great further potential. Arched opening to:

Drawing Room23’ 2” x 20’ 1” (7.06m x 6.12m) Feature wooden fireplace with marble inset and hearth and fitted gas/coal effect fire, wide archway through to dining room, four wall light points, ornate cornice, two sets of sliding double glazed doors to the gallery.

Dining Room14’ 11” x 10’ 9” (4.55m x 3.28m) Sliding double glazed doors to the gallery. Single saloon style door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room19’ 9” x 15’ 8” (6.02m x 4.78m) A double aspect room with extensive range of units, granite work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, inset 1.75 bowl stainless steel sink, four ring halogen hob with extractor over, AEG built-in oven and grill, integrated fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, peninsular work surface with cupboards and wine racks under, matching wall cupboards including glass fronted, ceramic tiled floor, TV point, entryphone, ample space for table and chairs, single saloon style doors to hall and utility room.

Utility RoomSpace and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, room for American style fridge/freezer, window to the front, ceramic tiled floor and walls, clothes dolly.

GalleryExtending the full width of the property, with three large windows and views over the garden to the sea, ceramic tiled floor, double doors and steps down to the garden. Sliding doors to:

Sun Room/Sitting Room24’ 5” x 12’ 5” (7.44m x 3.78m) A double aspect room, air-conditioning unit, two wall light points, two double glazed windows, two sets of triple sliding doors to:

Decked Roof Terrace24’ 7” x 17’ 11” (7.49m x 5.46m) With low balustrade, decked flooring and wonderful panoramic views.

Master Bedroom25’ 9” x 11’ 6” (7.85m x 3.51m) A range of four double and three single fitted wardrobes (some with mirrored doors), drawer units, dressing table, book shelves and display shelves, raised storage cupboards over the bed area, two bedside tables, TV point, entryphone, telephone point, sliding doors to the gallery and door to:

En Suite BathroomPanelled Jacuzzi bath, mixer taps and shower attachment, bidet, low level wc, tiled walk-in shower with Aqualisa mixer, marbled vanity unit with two hand basins and cupboards under, large mirror with lights over, shaver point, radiator/towel rail, two windows with blinds, ceramic tiled floor and walls.

Bedroom Two12’ 5” x 10’ 3” (3.78m x 3.12m) One double and three single fitted wardrobes and cupboards, dressing table with drawers under, TV point, sliding door to the gallery.

Family BathroomPanelled bath, mixer tap and shower attachment, marbled vanity unit with basin and cupboard under, low level wc, shaver point, heated towel rail, mirror with lights over.

OutsideTo the front an in-out brick pavioured driveway with extensive parking area, front and side walls, semi-circular terrace with flower and shrub beds inset and bordering, flag pole, side path and gate.

Large Garage35’ 4” x 15’ 9” (10.77m x 4.80m) Electrically operated roller door, light, power, gas meter, sink, door to the house, door to side path, door to rear terrace, two wall mounted Potterton boilers. Narrowing at the rear but probably capable of holding five small cars.

Rear GardenAcross the rear of the building is a wide paved terrace, part enclosed by a double glazed UPVC screen to act as a windbreak. There is a useful CLOAKROOM with wc and wash basin. To one side is a raised ornamental pond, steps up to the house and an understairs store with light and power.

A path through a pretty rose arbour set in a low balustrade wall leads to the extensive main lawned area with well stocked raised flower and shrub beds surrounding, a small central circular paved area and a further wooden arbour.

A wide ramp leads down to a lower paved terraced area with brick wall surround. In one corner is a double glazed greenhouse. A further ramp with central steps slopes down and double wooden gates give access to the promenade, with the beach beyond.

DirectionsFrom the centre of Bexhill, travel west on the B2182 along Cooden Drive and Hartfield Road is on the left about half way between Cooden Beach and Collington rail stations. Los Boliches is on the left, identified by our ‘For Sale’ board.


Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 23.03.2015


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bexhill-on-sea, east sussex

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