2 bedroom terraced house for sale

This charming Grade II listed cottage is tucked away in the highly sought-after Citadel area in the heart of Rye. Centrally located yet privately positioned, the property is surrounded by beautiful period homes and set within the town’s iconic cobbled streets, creating a truly picturesque setting. The current owner has carried out a programme of sympathetic improvements, with the owner having fitted many new modern fittings over the last year that include new oven/microwave a boiling tap in the kitchen and state of the art heated tap in the bathroom, broadband and top of the range energy efficient storage heaters. The property now presents exceptionally well while retaining a wealth of original character and charm that make homes of this nature so special.

The accommodation is entered via a traditional wooden door leading into a welcoming and atmospheric reception room with exposed timbers and diamond leadlight window to its front elevation onto the private twitten. This impressive room benefits from an attractive central fireplace instantly making it feel more cosy and in complimented by wooden floorboards whilst a concealed winding staircase is set behind a wooden latch door and rises to the first floor. Remaining on the ground floor a door from the reception room at the rear leads through to the recently modernised kitchen. The kitchen enjoys excellent natural light with twin windows and a vaulted ceiling with attractive exposed timbers that enhance the blend of character and modern refinement by way of a range of quality wooden base units with wooden work surfaces set above, incorporating integrated appliances. To the front of the property, accessed via a wooden latch door, is a well-presented shower room with W.C. which has been tastefully improved while maintaining the cottage’s character.

The first floor is accessed via a winding polished wooden staircase that leads into an elegant principal bedroom that features exposed timbers, oak flooring and a diamond leaded window enjoying attractive townscape views. A unique feature of this room is a trap door to the living room below (which provides access for furniture) From this room a wooden latch door leads via a staircase through to the second bedroom. The second bedroom revels more elevated views across the River Rother towards Rye Harbour from its dormer window and is offered with exposed beams and wooden floors.

It should be noted that the property includes a small element of flying freehold, where part of the adjoining property extends over the shower room of No. 2 Hucksteps Row.

Property if this nature within this location is highly sought and is being offered for sale chain free (with an option of fixtures, fittings and furniture to remain. In addition the property enjoys a real sense of privacy being accessed from a twitten style pathway set back from its central and historic position.

This location is particularly desirable and will likely appeal to purchasers seeking second homes or holiday properties within Rye’s historic Citadel, as well as buyers looking to downsize to a manageable yet characterful home in a prime location.



IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: 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 traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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