Tamarisk Way, Littlehampton, BN16

Set within the private Willowhayne Estate and opening directly onto the greensward and beach beyond, Hascombe is a rare modern coastal home that manages to be both architecturally striking and genuinely easy to live in.

Extending to over 10,000 sq ft, this is a house with real presence - from the triple-height vaulted entrance hall and floating staircase to the uninterrupted sea views and carefully composed living spaces - but what makes it stand apart is not simply its scale or finish. It is the balance it offers. Grand enough to host on a serious level, yet comfortable enough to work beautifully when the house is quiet.

At the heart of the home is an exceptional kitchen / dining / living space where day-to-day life naturally gathers. Oversized glazing and multiple sets of doors draw the garden and sea air into the room, while bespoke joinery, a statement marble island, Gaggenau appliances, a walk-in pantry, hidden coffee cabinetry and a built-in wine cooler make the space every bit as practical as it is visually impressive. It is a room designed for long lunches, family weekends, summer evenings and slower mornings alike - a true social heart.

Beyond this, the house unfolds with a confidence that never tips into formality. There are two further reception rooms to the front of the property, offering excellent flexibility for quieter sitting rooms, a study, media room or additional family space, while the supporting spaces - including the boot room, utility, communications room and upstairs laundry - are as thoughtfully considered as the principal rooms themselves.

The bedroom accommodation is equally well judged. There are six generous double bedrooms and six bathrooms in total, allowing the house to work effortlessly for large families, guests and multigenerational stays. The principal suite is particularly special, occupying the full left-hand side of the first floor and feeling more like a private apartment than a bedroom. Designed to make the most of the sea views, it includes a sleeping area, sitting space, dressing room, luxurious bathroom, private balcony and staircase to the ground floor, creating a retreat that can be enjoyed almost independently from the rest of the house.

One of Hascombe’s most memorable features is its exceptional leisure wing, which gives the house a distinctly private-resort feel without ever losing its sense of home. The fully tiled indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and changing facilities create a space that works beautifully for both everyday use and larger family weekends, and importantly, it is a part of the house that is genuinely lived in year-round.

Outside, the south-facing garden has been landscaped to offer privacy, space and easy coastal living. Sweeping lawns, mature planting and generous terrace areas provide plenty of room for entertaining, while direct access to the greensward and beach beyond means the coast becomes part of everyday life here rather than simply part of the view. There is even a hot outdoor shower at the rear of the garden for rinsing off after the sea - one of many details that quietly speaks to how well this house has been designed.

Technically, the house is exceptionally well equipped, with a sophisticated smart-home infrastructure including fibre throughout, Sonos audio across all principal spaces, programmable lighting, CCTV, integrated security, room-by-room heating controls, underfloor heating to the ground and first floors, and a level of practical thought that underpins the finish at every turn.

Bold, highly considered and beautifully balanced, Hascombe is a remarkable home, one that delivers the impact expected of a house of this calibre, while offering something far rarer: the ability to feel calm, effortless and deeply enjoyable to live in.