The House

Explore the interior and exterior of Vista Point

This property is a large Grade II-listed house with extensive gardens leading directly to the beach, located on a private estate in West Sussex.

Designed in the late 1960s by Patrick Gwynne – one of the most important and remarkable British architects of the 20th century – this property is a rare example of a significant Modern house beside the sea.

The house is in outstanding original condition and benefits from five bedrooms and a large living room with a balcony, as well as a swimming pool and pool complex also designed by Gwynne. The house centres around an impressive central wood-panelled spiral staircase with a glass-domed roof. Throughout the house there are examples of Gwynne’s renowned attention to interior detail.

The house is set in a tranquil location on the Willowhayne private seaside estate. The local shops of East Preston are a short walk away. Rustington, two miles away, offers a more extensive range of facilities, including golf. Littlehampton is also close by, which offers facilities for sailing and also the East Beach Café, designed by Thomas Heatherwick. Sailing and tennis clubs can be found at East Preston and there are many nearby walks along South Downs Way.

Ground Floor

Entering the property via the porch you'll find the house's five bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite. A spiral staircase leads you to the living areas.

Hall

Hall

with coat cupboard, leading to two separate wings on the ground floor
Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

King Size bed, crisp White Company linen, original built-in wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables
and back-lit headboard. View out over the garden.
Navy Bathroom

Navy Bathroom

En-suite to the master bedroom. Navy tiles, with sunken bath with shower over, WC and basin.
Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

Can be configured as a single, twin, or super king-size (shown here as a twin). All with crisp White Company linen, original built-in wardrobe and dressing table, and a view out over the pool and garden.
Yellow Bathroom

Yellow Bathroom

Tiled in yellow tiles, and shared between
Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3 it has a WC, basin and bath with shower over.
Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Full-size single bed, as well as original built-in wardrobe, headboard, bedside table and dressing table, and a view out over the pool and garden.
Turquoise Bathroom

Turquoise Bathroom

Tiled in turquoise tiles, and shared between Bedroom 4 and Bedroom 5. It has a WC, basin and bath with shower over.
Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4

Double bed, crisp White Company linen, original built-in wardrobe, dressing table and bedside
tables. View out over a secluded section of the
front garden.
Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5

Full-size bunk beds, crisp White Company linen, original built-in wardrobe, dressing table and bedside table. Also with a view out over a
secluded section of the front garden.

 

The ground floor also has a utility room with washing machine and tumble drier for guest use, and one of the garages can be used to park a car if you have something special that is best kept away from the elements.

 

 

First Floor

Head up the spiral staircase to the large first-floor reception room with sea views; a separate dining room, also with sea views; a fully equipped kitchen.

Living Room

Living Room

Large sitting room with stunning views of the
garden and the sea beyond.
Living Room

Living Room

Seating for 8: two sofas and two easy chairs.
Balcony View

Balcony View

Catch the sun on the balcony and access the
garden with its external stairs
Dining Room

Dining Room

Views out of the garden and sea, extending dining table seating 6 to 10. Shown here unextended to seat 6. Two high chairs and two junior chairs also available.
Kitchen

Kitchen

The large kitchen wraps around the front of the house with three distinct sections, and has views over the estate and to the South Downs in the distance.
Breakfast bar

Breakfast bar

American style breakfast seating area.

 

The kitchen is equipped with everything we could think of, including:

  • Built in double oven and hob
  • Built in fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kettle and toaster
  • Bean to cup coffee machine
  • Excellent range of crockery, with everything from champagne flutes to children’s plastic bowls
  • Complete range of utensils, from ice cream scoop to knife sharpener
The Living Room has top of the range equipment:

  • 42″ Sony Smart TV and Samsung Smart Blu-Ray player, including catchup TV (iPlayer, itv Player, 4od, Demand 5) and Netflix
  • Bose Lifestyle stereo with CD player, and Bluetooth receiver so you can stream music from you smart phone, tablet or laptop

 

 

 

 

 

Pool House & Garden

Sun room looking out over the pool, with Bonzini table football table.

Pool House

Pool House

with coat cupboard, leading to two separate wings on the ground floor
Living Room View

Living Room View

See for miles from the living room
Garden dining

Garden dining

Dine in the garden overlooking the pool

The Pool House also is fitted with:

  • Small kitchen with sink and fridge
  • Changing room with WC and shower

 

 

 

 

Floor Plans

Easy layouts for you to see.