2 bedroom Mid Terrace House for sale,

Mermaid Passage, Rye, East Sussex, TN31

Situated within the Conservation Area and just a short stroll from Rye's independent shops, galleries, restaurants and mainline station, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a quintessential period home in one of England's most celebrated medieval towns.

Location

The setting is both peaceful and remarkably convenient, with Rye's excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants, galleries and amenities all within a short walk, together with the mainline station providing regular services to Ashford International and onwards to London. Located within the designated Conservation Area, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished period home in one of England's finest medieval hilltop towns. Equally suited as a principal residence, weekend retreat or investment, it offers an exceptional combination of architectural interest, historic significance and an enviable town-centre setting.

Accommodation

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with exposed timber floorboards, immediately setting the tone for the character found throughout the property. To the front is a versatile study, which also serves as a practical utility room with plumbing and space for domestic appliances.The sitting room is a beautifully proportioned reception space, enjoying a dual aspect that fills the room with natural light. An impressive brick fireplace with open fire forms an attractive focal point, complemented by oak flooring. The room flows seamlessly into the kitchen/breakfast room, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining.The kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with a range of fitted units beneath solid wooden work surfaces and incorporates a traditional Butler sink. There is space for a fridge/freezer together with a recess designed to accommodate a range cooker with extractor canopy above. A wide-angle bay window provides an attractive outlook over the garden, while French doors open directly onto the terrace, creating an effortless connection between the house and outside. Quarry tiled flooring completes this charming and highly functional space.From the entrance hall, a staircase rises to the first-floor landing. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC, complemented by tiled walls and housing the wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.The second bedroom is an attractive dual-aspect double room, enjoying excellent natural light and delightful views towards the historic Mermaid Inn. A walk-in wardrobe provides generous dressing and storage space. Access via this bedroom to an office space/nursery/study area offering versatile living and overlooking the garden and Mermaid Inn.A further staircase ascends to the second floor, where the principal bedroom occupies the upper level of the house. This delightful dual-aspect room enjoys far-reaching views across the rooftops of Rye towards the surrounding countryside. The bedroom benefits from a well-appointed en-suite shower room fitted with a glazed shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, together with a substantial walk-in wardrobe incorporating access to the roof void.

Outside

A particular feature of the property is its delightful garden, which is notably larger than one might expect for such a central town location. Enjoying a good degree of privacy, the garden provides a peaceful setting with established borders planted with a variety of mature flowers, shrubs and trees, creating colour and interest throughout the seasons.Enclosed by a combination of traditional brick walling and timber fencing, the garden offers an attractive balance of seclusion and character, providing an ideal space to relax outside.A brick-built garden store, beneath a traditional peg-tiled roof, provides valuable external storage and complements the period character of the property.

Utility Room

6'11" x 5'10" (2.12m x 1.78m)

Sitting Room

16'11" x 8'10" (5.15m x 2.70m)

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

13'8" x 7'8" (4.17m x 2.34m)

Bedroom 2

11'9" x 11'2" (3.58m x 3.40m)

Dressing Room / Office

6'12" x 6'9" (2.13m x 2.07m)

Family Bathroom

9'8" x 5'9" (2.95m x 1.75m)

Bedroom 1

12'3" x 11'8" (3.74m x 3.56m)

En-Suite

9'4" x 4'0" (2.84m x 1.22m)