Hucksteps Row, Church Square, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7HG

Hall, Living/dining room, Kitchen, Utility / boot room, Cloakroom, Three bedrooms, Bathroom. EPC rating D. Small courtyard garden 

Hucksteps Row (formerly known as Fishgut Alley) is a twitten off Church Square in the heart of the Conservation Area of the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye, renowned for its historical associations, medieval fortifications, including the Landgate and Ypres Tower, and fine period architecture with half timbered houses clustered around the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin with its ornate gilded Quarter Boys clock and 18th century Town Hall with open arcaded lower storey and cupola on the roof. As well as its charm and history, the town has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and an active local community, with the arts being strongly represented; Rye Festival is held annually and a two screen Kino cinema complex has recently opened. From the town there are local train services to Brighton and to Ashford, from where there are high speed connections to London St Pancras (37 minutes) and the Continent via Eurostar. Sporting facilities in the area include a leisure centre with a 25m pool, lawn tennis club, sailing at Rye Harbour and numerous golf courses within a 15 mile radius, Rye is also located on the edges of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Romney Marsh, as well as being a short drive from 7 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, affording local residents many fine countryside and coastal walks. 

An attached Grade II Listed period cottage of fifteenth century origin, presenting mellow brick lower elevations with exposed oak framework and daub panelling to the upper section set with leaded light windows beneath a pitched peg tiled roof with a catslide to the rear. The heavily timbered, stylish accommodation is arranged over three levels, as shown on the floorplan. In common with many properties in Rye, No 4 has a small area of 'flying freehold' with the adjoining property.
 

An oak front door opens into a hall with exposed beams, a staircase leading to the first floor and a wide opening to a traditional country style double aspect kitchen with Shaker style cabinetry painted in light grey beneath solid wood worktops with a Butler sink, integrated dishwasher, inset 4 burner gas hob with filter hood above and stainless steel oven below and a built-in fridge. The double aspect living/dining room has part glazed double doors opening to the covered courtyard, an inglenook fireplace with a fitted gas stove, panelling to one wall, fitted book shelving and exposed timber framing. To the rear is a utility/boot room with a stainless-steel sink unit, below counter space and plumbing for a washing machine and coat hanging hooks. Adjoining is a cloakroom with a wall mounted wash basin and low level wc. 

On the first floor, there is a landing with an ornate decorative staircase leading to the second floor. Bedroom 1 has a part vaulted ceiling and a double aspect corner window with far reaching townscape views to the River Rother. Bedroom 2 has an oriel window, painted floorboards and exposed timber framing. The bathroom has a window to the rear and fitments comprising a close coupled wc, panelled bath with shower over and wash basin set into a vanity unit. 

On the second floor, there is a third attic bedroom or studio with exposed timber framing, distant views over the River Rother and a cupboard housing a gas combi boiler. 

OUTSIDE The Roundel is approached by a shared twitten leading from Church Square. To the side of the property is a quaint brick pathway lined with shrubs and climbing plants leading to a seating area and a charming, small wall enclosed courtyard with a clear roof. No 28 Church Square has a pedestrian right of way over the pathway.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION Local Authority: Rother District Council. Council Tax Band F
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Predicted mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three and 02
Broadband speed: Ultrafast 1800Mbps available. Source Ofcom
River and Sea Flood risk summary: Very low risk. Source GOV.UK