3 bedroom Mid Terrace House for sale,

Lion Street, East Sussex, TN31

Viewings are essential to appreciate everything the property and its location has to offer and will likely appeal to range of buyers.

Location

The historic Cinque Port town of Rye is famed for its cobbled streets, wealth of period architecture and striking parish church. Blending heritage with modern convenience, the town offers an excellent range of independent shops, healthcare and leisure facilities, along with an array of cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs and character hotels. Rye also enjoys a thriving arts scene, home to numerous galleries, artisan shops, the annual Rye Arts Festival and Rye International Jazz Festival, as well as the popular Kino Cinema. Surrounded by the expansive landscapes of Romney Marsh and lying close to the coast, the area provides superb opportunities for walking and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits, both on and off the water. Rye’s railway station, within easy reach, offers services to Eastbourne and Brighton, as well as to Ashford, where high-speed links to London St Pancras take approximately 37 minutes.

Front Gallery / Reception

17'10" x 15'10" (5.44m x 4.83m)

The main entrance opens into a commercial space with dark wooden floorboards throughout, exposed brick walls, a beamed ceiling and a fireplace. The leaded light windows each side of the door look out onto Lion Street.

Front Gallery Reception

17'11" x 13'10" (5.46m x 4.22m)

This is now a successful gallery with large paintings displayed on all the exposed brick walls. In recent past it has been home to the Peacocke Tea Rooms and Tuscan Kitchen Restaurant, so there is an opportunity for different business usage.

Utility Area & Cloakroom WC

A door to the left leads to a useful utility room with space for a washing machine and drier. There is also a separate WC.

Rear Gallery Reception

14'7" x 12'3" (4.45m x 3.73m)

Towards the back of the ground floor, is a large chimney breast with a working wood burner and this makes for a cosy space for a sofa and enjoys a continuation of the exposed wooden floors.

Rear Gallery Reception

27'11" x 7'3" (8.50m x 2.20m)

Beyond this is a bright and airy space, with large roof lantern that makes the most of natural light and offers a light dual aspect. Exposed brickwork walls and glass doors out to the courtyard garden.

Rear Studio

25'1" x 12'0" (7.65m x 3.66m)

Currently a large studio benefiting from a large picture window at the end, offering generous natural light with views to the courtyard garden and could work just as well as a workshop. It has a tiled floor, with brick steps leading down to the large basement.

Basement

31'8" x 12'2" (9.65m x 3.70m)

This has exposed brick walls and stone floor. Most surprisingly of all is the relatively high ceiling which is due to the floor being dug out now giving more head height. It would make a wonderful place to store wine and thanks to new ventilation system and sump it feels dry.

First Floor Landing

First staircase rising to the second floor, inset storage and doors leading to

Lounge / Diner

16'0" x 13'6" (4.88m x 4.11m)

This elegant room, is found with two internal jack and jill style doors either side of the wood burner that compliments this room perfectly and is spacious enough for an open plan living and dining area. It has a really cosy and relaxed feel with plenty of space and is complimented by two sash windows looking out onto Lion Street, with many pedestrians enjoying the scenic nature of the road and its location.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

12'4" x 11'6" (3.76m x 3.50m)

The kitchen has wooden worktops, panelling, single sink and bright red lino flooring from Germany. Designed to offer space for table and chairs with a fitted combi boiler.

Bathroom WC

The light family bathroom has a white bath with overhead raindrop shower and w.c

Principal Bedroom

20'3" x 11'9" (6.17m x 3.58m)

This large front facing bedroom has wooden floors with views out to Lion Street and townscape views from the back enjoying a light dual aspect. It has beams on the ceiling while walls are painted in bright colours enhancing its character.

Inner Hallway

Connecting doors to first floor rooms. Second staircase rising to the second floor

Bedroom 2

11'7" x 10'0" (3.53m x 3.05m)

Up one winding staircase is a tucked away bedroom with wooden floorboards, built-in storage, bookcases and windows to the front and rear with a light dual aspect.

Bedroom 3

19'4" x 8'2" (5.90m x 2.50m)

At the top of the house, is another bedroom with storage in the eves. It is currently a peaceful home office with townscape views.

Rear Garden

The rear lobby leads out, through glass doors, to the courtyard garden which gets the sun in the afternoon and early evening. There is also electricity. This secluded spot enjoys great privacy, is large enough for relaxing and outside dining while private enough for a morning coffee. It is fully paved with potted plants and shrubs dotted here and there, so ideal for those looking for a low maintenance retreat.

Agents Note

The property is currently classified as commercial and residential and an application can be made for change of use.