House For Sale £1,850,000
A beautifully refurbished Grade II listed town house in the heart of the picturesque Cinque Port of Rye.
Location
The First House occupies a prime position within the Conservation Area, on a cobblestone street in the heart of this picturesque Cinque Ports town.
The historic hilltop town of Rye has an excellent selection of antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and Kino cinema. Sport and leisure facilities include excellent golf courses, fishing, sailing and various watersports at nearby Camber.
Rail services: Train services run from Rye to Ashford with a high speed link running from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.
Schools: There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary level. These include Vinehall at Robertsbridge, Dulwich School Cranbrook, Marlborough House and St Ronans preparatory schools. Cranbrook Grammar, Ashford School, Highworth Grammar School, Ashford, Norton Knatchbull for Boys, Homewood School Tenterden, Sutton Valence, Benenden Girl's School and Kings College at Canterbury.
Communications: The M20 can be joined at Ashford with links to London, the coast and other motorway networks. The A21 at Flimwell with links to the M25 at junction 5 and Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Description
Occupying a prime central position, situated at the top of one of Rye's wonderful cobblestone streets is The First House, a handsome, predominantly Georgian attached Grade II listed town house that was built by Thomas Lamb in 1789.
This elegant property has been the subject of an extensive two year renovation and refurbishment programme, with the emphasis on quality and attention to detail. The end result is a beautifully finished home that is all ready to move in to and enjoy.
The internal accommodation comprises; a reception hall with stairs to the first floor, a lovely dual aspect drawing room with Nordpeis woodburner, an interconnecting study with tri-fold doors opening to create a wonderfully versatile space for entertaining. The light and airy kitchen/dining room, with underfloor heating, is custom made with a range of sleek modern cupboards and central island, all complemented by corian work surfaces. From the dining area three sets of double doors open to the lovely westerly-facing landscaped courtyard garden.
A utility room with space for white goods and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. Steps lead down from the reception hall to a substantial centrally heated 26ft cellar which benefits from some natural light and a dehumidifier. This is an extremely flexible space and could be suitable for a wide range of uses.
Over the first and second floors are four attractive double bedrooms (one currently used as a sitting room), a stylish bathroom and shower room both equipped with contemporary white sanitary ware and two separate WCs. The two bedrooms with windows to the front elevation enjoy splendid views down West Street to the open countryside beyond Rye town. Access can be gained to a superb roof terrace, which also enjoys a westerly aspect and overlooks the courtyard garden below.
Outside electric gates open to a parking area for three cars. The delightful walled courtyard garden designed by Chelsea Gold Medalist, Tina Vallis, features raised beds planted with various perennials and a number of specimen trees. There is also a useful summerhouse with power and light connected.
Square Footage: 2393 sq ft
Directions
On entering Rye from the north, (A268), proceed over the railway bridge to a small roundabout. Turn right into Fishmarket Road and at the very end of this road is another roundabout, turn right into Wish Street and the road bends to the left and then turn right, by Jempsons Supermarket, into Station Road. Proceed passed the station and up to the next turning which is Cinque Ports Street, here turn left and proceed to the end of the this road and turn right through the 'Landgate', into the High Street, take the third left turning into West Street and First House will be found on the corner of Mermaid and West Street.
Location
The First House occupies a prime position within the Conservation Area, on a cobblestone street in the heart of this picturesque Cinque Ports town.
The historic hilltop town of Rye has an excellent selection of antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and Kino cinema. Sport and leisure facilities include excellent golf courses, fishing, sailing and various watersports at nearby Camber.
Rail services: Train services run from Rye to Ashford with a high speed link running from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.
Schools: There is an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary level. These include Vinehall at Robertsbridge, Dulwich School Cranbrook, Marlborough House and St Ronans preparatory schools. Cranbrook Grammar, Ashford School, Highworth Grammar School, Ashford, Norton Knatchbull for Boys, Homewood School Tenterden, Sutton Valence, Benenden Girl's School and Kings College at Canterbury.
Communications: The M20 can be joined at Ashford with links to London, the coast and other motorway networks. The A21 at Flimwell with links to the M25 at junction 5 and Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Description
Occupying a prime central position, situated at the top of one of Rye's wonderful cobblestone streets is The First House, a handsome, predominantly Georgian attached Grade II listed town house that was built by Thomas Lamb in 1789.
This elegant property has been the subject of an extensive two year renovation and refurbishment programme, with the emphasis on quality and attention to detail. The end result is a beautifully finished home that is all ready to move in to and enjoy.
The internal accommodation comprises; a reception hall with stairs to the first floor, a lovely dual aspect drawing room with Nordpeis woodburner, an interconnecting study with tri-fold doors opening to create a wonderfully versatile space for entertaining. The light and airy kitchen/dining room, with underfloor heating, is custom made with a range of sleek modern cupboards and central island, all complemented by corian work surfaces. From the dining area three sets of double doors open to the lovely westerly-facing landscaped courtyard garden.
A utility room with space for white goods and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. Steps lead down from the reception hall to a substantial centrally heated 26ft cellar which benefits from some natural light and a dehumidifier. This is an extremely flexible space and could be suitable for a wide range of uses.
Over the first and second floors are four attractive double bedrooms (one currently used as a sitting room), a stylish bathroom and shower room both equipped with contemporary white sanitary ware and two separate WCs. The two bedrooms with windows to the front elevation enjoy splendid views down West Street to the open countryside beyond Rye town. Access can be gained to a superb roof terrace, which also enjoys a westerly aspect and overlooks the courtyard garden below.
Outside electric gates open to a parking area for three cars. The delightful walled courtyard garden designed by Chelsea Gold Medalist, Tina Vallis, features raised beds planted with various perennials and a number of specimen trees. There is also a useful summerhouse with power and light connected.
Square Footage: 2393 sq ft
Directions
On entering Rye from the north, (A268), proceed over the railway bridge to a small roundabout. Turn right into Fishmarket Road and at the very end of this road is another roundabout, turn right into Wish Street and the road bends to the left and then turn right, by Jempsons Supermarket, into Station Road. Proceed passed the station and up to the next turning which is Cinque Ports Street, here turn left and proceed to the end of the this road and turn right through the 'Landgate', into the High Street, take the third left turning into West Street and First House will be found on the corner of Mermaid and West Street.
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