Udimore, Rye, East Sussex, TN31

A HANDSOME DETACHED GRADE II LISTED EARLY VICTORIAN PROPERTY WITH WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION AND WONDERFUL VIEWS ACROSS THE TILLINGHAM VALLEY

Forge House is a most attractive, three bedroom detached house with generously proportioned rooms and well presented accommodation. The property is in a semi rural position on the edge of Udimore and within easy reach of the Ancient Cinque Port town of Rye, with mature gardens and fabulous views to the rear. Attached to the main building is the original Forge, a former blacksmith’s workshop, plus other versatile outbuildings which subject to the necessary consents could be further developed. There is off street parking to the front for several cars.

FEATURES
- Attractive front elevation including grassed area, verge and low level brick walls
- Gated, covered archway leading through to side of the house with a porch and front door
- Large entrance hallway with window and staircase to first floor. Tiled floor and radiator
- Generous sized coat cupboard in hallway
- Downstairs cloakroom comprising WC, basin and window
to the rear
- Double doors to Drawing Room with two large attractive windows, decorative coving, bookshelves either side of the fireplace with wood burner
- Cellar with lighting, access hatch in hallway
- Sitting Room currently arranged as a home office, with large window to front and fireplace with wood burner.
- Dining Room with tiled floor and window looking out to the rear of the house. Wood burner and back door to outside terrace and garden
- Through and up two steps to Kitchen/Breakfast Room fitted with ample base and wall units. Two electric ovens, electric hob, extractor fan, granite worktops, wine rack, integrated dishwasher and under counter fridge. Booster heater in plinth and French doors to garden
- Former garage offering ample storage with apex ceiling
- Utility room with fitted units, both wall and base units plus sink. Space for washing machine and further appliances. Floor standing boiler plus two large windows.
- Stairs to first floor and to split level landing with large window overlooking the old forge
- Master bedroom with windows to the front of the property, fitted wardrobes with door to ensuite; ensuite shower room with walk in shower with rain shower head, WC, heated towel rail, double basins and double mirror, window to front of house
- Second double bedroom with plumbing for a basin and fitted wardrobes
- Landing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion
- Double bedroom at the back of the house with basin and fitted wardrobes with far reaching views across the valley
- Family bathroom with bath, basin, WC and large airing cupboard with electric heater bar, wall to wall mirror
- Loft access with pull down ladder
- Off street parking for several cars to front
- Woodstore
- Original Blacksmith’s Forge
- Mature gardens of a little under half an acre with far reaching views over the Tillingham Valley, summer house, greenhouse and vegetable garden
- Versatile out buildings for storage, workshop or conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.



Udimore and within a short drive of the Ancient Cinque Port town of Rye which offers extensive shopping, bars and eateries within its historic cobbled streets.

Udimore is situated within The National Landscape and the property is surrounded by beautiful countryside offering rural walks with stunning countryside and valley views.

Battle, another historic town, is also nearby and home to the famous Battle Abbey and the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Hastings and Tenterden are accessible via the A28, and the coast is also within a 15 minute drive. Peasmarsh has a Jempsons superstore with its own large pharmacy, and Hastings offers further facilities.

The mainline station at Rye gives access to Hastings and Ashford. Slightly further afield is Robertsbridge with the line to Tunbridge Wells and London. Ashford International offers the High Speed service to both London and the Kent coast.

Brede Primary School is within easy reach, as is Marlborough House Vinehall. Iklesham, Rye and Peasmarsh offer further primary options. Senior Schools including both state and independent alternatives are available at Hastings College, Claverham College, St Leonards, Claremont School and Buckswood.


Rye - 4 miles
Peasmarsh - 6.5 miles
Ashford - 20 miles
Winchelsea Beach - 5 miles

(All distances are approximate)