Inside a St Leonards home with colour-drenched rooms and a garden that keeps neighbours out of sight

Set within the Sussex town of St Leonards, this thoughtfully composed three-bedroom home brings together bold materials, preserved original detailing, and plenty of privacy.

Step into the hallway to find wooden abstract flooring, softened by crisp white walls that sets the tone for what’s to come. Throughout the home, highlights include timber parquet floors, teak panelling, a Varde log burner and a beautifully designed Nolte kitchen with a Faber induction hob.

modern bathroom with an abstract mirror, a sink, and a black splashback

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Towards the rear, the family bathroom introduces a playful shift in tone, with a vibrant artistic mural and pale green walls. A walk-in rain shower and a bespoke Iroko washstand, set alongside a black marble splashback, add a modern edge.

The primary bedroom spans the full width of the house, wrapped in a warm terracotta hue and elevated by south-westerly treetop views. A dedicated dressing room leads through to a generous ensuite, where bespoke timber cabinetry, soft pink terrazzo tiles, and a remarkably deep bath (picture it filled up with bubbles!) create a tactile retreat.

a modern interior featuring a dining space with green seats and a wooden staircase

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An original open staircase, complete with wrought iron balustrade and gallery, forms a striking architectural feature. This has been thoughtfully paired up with a large picture window, which cleverly draws natural light down into the lower level. Here, the home opens into a broad living space, where a full wall of glazing frames views across the 100-foot private garden.

a modern house with landscaped garden and decked stairs

Croft Agency

To the rear, a decked terrace extends directly from the living space, stepping down into the expansive south-west-facing space. Mature evergreens and hardy tropical planting provide year-round interest, while a backdrop of trees and woodland creates privacy. The exterior also offers this, with stained timber and stone, a private drive, and a landscaped front garden with trees and succulents.

The seafront and promenade can be accessed on foot via Alexandra Park, while central St Leonards, with its variety of independent shops, restaurants and galleries, is a 5-10-minute drive away. Plus, mainline stations provide direct links to central London – the perfect balance of city and coast.

This property is on the market with CROFT agency for £555,000.

Tour the rest of the home below…

a living room with a wood stove, seating, and decorative masks on the wall