Wellington Quay, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Wellington Quay is set on the waters' edge of a marina within the popular Sovereign Harbour area of Eastbourne. The bars, restaurants, shops and cinema of the Waterfront area are just a few minutes stroll away and yet you'll feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of life as you gaze at the boats in complete tranquility.

This six-bedroom detached house has an enclosed rear garden with private jetty (if you fancy bringing your own boat) and a large decked area with outdoor dining set and sun loungers from which to enjoy the superb views.

There are water views from three of the upstairs bedrooms, plus the conservatory, dining room and lounge - which all have patio doors opening on to that delightful decked terrace.

Inside you have bags of space to socialise or escape, depending on your mood. The huge dining kitchen offers convivial space, seating up to 12. If adults fancy breaking off to eat without the children, there is a separate dining room which can seat 8.

The spacious lounge has plenty of comfy seating and a TV, plus DVD, but the real focal point is the huge open fireplace for roaring log fires on cosy evenings.

Needing some quiet? There is a study, ideal if you need to break off to catch up on emails, or the conservatory is ideal for a peaceful read.

Upstairs, the two largest bedrooms are en suite and have super kingsize beds, which can be split into twins if preferred. There is also a kingsize and two twin bedrooms upstairs, plus a family bathroom with bath and shower over. The 6th bedroom is a twin on the ground floor, and there is a toilet opposite this.

WiFi is provided, plus towels and linen, and you'll find logs for a fire provided in the cooler months. There is parking for up to four cars in the driveway, plus space in the double garage (great if bringing bikes!). Dogs considered.

Eastbourne is just five miles away - a pleasant stroll along the seafront or a quick drive. The town offers four theatres, the iconic bandstand concerts, plus a wealth of eateries and bars/clubs.