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Peacehaven, originally christened Anzac-On-Sea, is a young village only beginning its life in 1914.  Plots near Telscombe Cliffs were sold cheaply; perhaps due to the location being so isolated. During World War One, there was never enough time, money or supplies to build, which resulted in little consideration or thought going into the architecture. After the war however, development continued at a good pace with plans to make the village into a modern seaside resort.  By 1924, Peacehaven’s first hotel was built. Unfortunately, this hotel is no longer in use.  Peacehaven’s attempts at transformation from post war settlement to holiday resort can be seen through the many bungalows lining the roads within the town.

Nowadays, Peacehaven is a thriving town with The Meridian Centre being its focal point. The centre includes shops, a community hall, library and health clinic.  Peacehaven also offers a £1.5 million Leisure Centre which provides a range of indoor activities. For those who love the outdoors there is a Sports Park for bowls, football and outdoor basketball or alternatively, nearby coastal walks and the South Downs with its breathtaking scenery.

I was driving East along the coast past Brighton where I came across signs directing me towards Meridian End.  I was intrigued by the name of the site so followed them to see what was on offer and whether they could provide me with a beautiful new home.  Following the signs, I was directed most of the way to the site.  After realising at the end of Arundel Road that I must have passed the site, I did a U-turn next to another up and coming development.  Reaching one mini-roundabout along this road, I luckily saw the site to my left and headed towards the entrance.  I drove along the newly built road where many of the properties at the entrance and outskirts of the site had been sold, perhaps because the centre of the site is still being developed for the last remaining houses.

I found the sales office by following the road through to the end.  I was greeted by a welcoming sales negotiator in a cool and light sales cabin, which had information displayed on the walls and included textile and colour charts to enable purchasers to add a personal touch to their new home.  She talked me through the site layout and what was available, found out my current situation and we headed off to see a three bedroom show-home.  Some of the new homes are already being lived in and personal touches have already been added and for this reason, I felt confident as I entered The Beardsley.

I was filled with a sense of calm and femininity when we walked through the door where I saw beige carpets, white furniture, crisp walls with pale pink features throughout.  My first concern however was the cloakroom.  It was well-tiled with a unique boarder and was a fairly good size; however the doors of the cloakroom and front door over-lapped which meant that there wasn’t much room to move.  We carried on through to the lounge which was a very good size, well lit and included a white-trimmed fireplace

The kitchen is located just off the lounge towards the back of the house.  The first thing I noticed as I entered the kitchen was the double doors opening onto the South facing gardens.  Again, the décor was light and bright with white floor tiles, light brown cupboards, light coloured tiled splash-backs and dark worktops.  It’s a favourable size and large enough to fit a round kitchen table in to use for breakfast or meal times.  If the properties are bought at the right stage of construction, the new owner is given the choice of worktops, floor tiles and splash-backs which will all be in place ready for when they move in.  It was clear from the little signs dotted around the kitchen that the houses were built with eco-friendly considerations.  As standard, the kitchen comes with a fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dish washer, hob and oven.

We walked up the stairs to the bedrooms, which I found to be a little disappointing.  Although they were well designed, I think that space was an after-thought.  The master bedroom was furnished with a double bed and a chest-of-draws with touches of pale pink in the curtains and painting.  The bedroom comes with an en-suite and fitted cupboards, but it seemed that there wouldn’t be much room space for too much else.  Bedroom two and three also come with fitted wardrobes but there was a real lack of space in either one.  Bedroom 2 would have been a real squeeze to try and fit a double bed in, whereas bedroom three was decorated for a young child with a child sized bed and chair in. I’m not convinced that a single bed would fit in comfortably.  The bathroom however was a good size and offered a nice tub to soak in.

What you get for your money:
Prices from £174,950 for a two bedroom “cluster” house ...
Prices from £224,950 for a three bedroom terrace …
Prices from £299,950 for a four bedroom detached house ...
Prices from £259,950 for a five bedroom detached house ...

Location, location, location:
A short stroll to nearby amenities, restaurants and pubs, close to the Meridian Centre, stone throw from the Sports Park, 5 miles to Brighton Marina, a few miles to Newhaven. 

Best feature:
Close to nearby amenities, beautiful country views, in a quiet and peaceful location.

Worst feature:
Will it take a long time to create a community spirit? The building works has been postponed until more sales have been taken, so will the building works cause problems for those who have moved in to the nearby properties?

Contact the sales office: 01273 589269
• Location:   7 of 10 (Easy access by roads and to amenities)
• Product:    5 of 10
• Sales Negotiator service:   10 of 10 (chatty and knew the specs and local area)
• Value for money:   Good for both first time buyers and for family homes