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£450,000
2 bedroom Mid Terrace House for sale, Church Square, Rye, East Sussex, TN31
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Features and Description
- Grade II Listed 16th century cottage in a secret tucked-away location
- Arranged over three characterful floors with exposed beams throughout
- Spacious sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner
- Two double bedrooms with far-reaching views to the coast
- Pretty part-walled, south-facing courtyard garden
- No onward chain
A charming Grade II Listed 16th century cottage tucked away down a secret passage off one of Rye's most famous cobbled streets, in the heart of the Citadel Conservation Area. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation offers a spacious sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner, cottage-style kitchen, shower room and two double bedrooms with far-reaching views towards Camber Sands, Rye Harbour, Camber Castle and Winchelsea. A pretty part-walled, south-facing courtyard garden completes the picture. Rye is a historic Cinque Port town renowned for its cobbled streets, medieval walls and thriving arts scene, with galleries, cafes, restaurants and independent shops all within easy reach. The stunning Romney Marsh and coast are just a stone's throw away, and mainline rail links connect to Eastbourne, Brighton and Ashford, with high-speed trains reaching London St Pancras in around 37 minutes. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Location
Nestled within the Conservation Area at the heart of Rye, one of England's celebrated Cinque Port towns, this cottage enjoys a setting rich in history and character. Cobbled lanes, medieval town walls and a striking parish church all speak to Rye's long and storied past, yet the town is far from a museum piece and everyday life here is well served by a good range of shops, health facilities and leisure amenities, alongside a thriving scene of cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels.
Rye has also carved out a reputation as something of a creative hub, home to numerous galleries and independent craft shops, plus a Kino cinema and its own Arts and International Jazz Festival held annually. Beyond the town, the dramatic landscape of Romney Marsh unfolds towards the coast, offering superb walking and an abundance of outdoor pursuits right on the doorstep.
Residents are well catered for with a strong choice of local schools, while commuters benefit from direct rail links to Eastbourne, Brighton and Ashford from where the high-speed service whisks you into London St Pancras in as little as 37 minutes.
Entrance Passageway
A small wooden door marked "Tara House" fronts the cobbled street on the south side of Church Square. Opening it reveals a long thin passageway leading down to the front door of this secret cottage which enjoys more enhanced privacy from its scenic position.
Living Room / Dining Room
18'10" x 16'2" (5.74m x 4.93m)
A heavy wooden door opens into a spacious sitting/dining room with leaded windows to one side and French doors to the rear opening onto the courtyard beyond creating a light dual aspect and generous natural light. Exposed beams and floorboards, together with a huge fireplace and wood burner, give this space all the character you would hope to find from a property of this age, a theme that continues throughout the house. Stairs to first floor, door to kitchen.
Kitchen
9'7" x 7'4" (2.92m x 2.24m)
Situated at the front of the house with access to the main living area, this cottage style kitchen has a modest range of units with a one bowl sink and drainer, space for a freestanding cooker and fridge, and a tiled floor. Windows to the side overlook the entrance to the cottage.
First Floor Landing
Feature wooden stairs from the main living area lead to a small landing giving access to the shower room, bedroom 1, and stairs to the second floor, with the the boiler is situated in this area.
Bedroom
16'10" x 13'5" (5.13m x 4.10m)
This generous double bedroom has a brick period feature fireplace and windows to two sides again offering a light double aspect whilst giving elevated views, plus a built-in cupboard. Exposed beams, wooden floorboards and leaded windows makes for an elegant bedroom.
Shower Room WC
Corner shower, wash basin and WC with local tiling and exposed beams
Second Floor
Wooden stairs rise to
Bedroom
15'4" x 14'10" (4.67m x 4.52m)
This good size double aspect room with its vaulted ceiling, this is real statement bedroom. A window to the rear opens fully to reveal the most stunning panoramic views over this stunning part of Rye, over the local picture perfect location and towards the coast.
Rear Garden
To the rear of the property is an enclosed, part walled, paved, south facing courtyard garden, something of a sun trap. This is a great size rear garden within this location. A gate to the side gives access to the neighbouring garden, over which the occupants of this cottage have a pedestrian right of way for moving larger items of furniture. (Which is very useful for property of this nature)
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Church Square, Rye, East Sussex, TN31
Additional Information
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Property refRYE260187
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TenureFreehold
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Council TaxE
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Local authorityRother
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Kitchen
9'7" x 7'4" (2.92m x 2.24m)
Situated at the front of the house with access to the main living area, this cottage style kitchen has a modest range of units with a one bowl sink and drainer, space for a freestanding cooker and fridge, and a tiled floor. Windows to the side overlook the entrance to the cottage.
First Floor Landing
Feature wooden stairs from the main living area lead to a small landing giving access to the shower room, bedroom 1, and stairs to the second floor, with the the boiler is situated in this area.
Shower Room WC
Corner shower, wash basin and WC with local tiling and exposed beams
Rear Garden
To the rear of the property is an enclosed, part walled, paved, south facing courtyard garden, something of a sun trap. This is a great size rear garden within this location. A gate to the side gives access to the neighbouring garden, over which the occupants of this cottage have a pedestrian right of way for moving larger items of furniture. (Which is very useful for property of this nature)
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