Rock Channel Quay, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7DQ

A riverside, two bedroom ground floor apartment, with wraparound terrace overlooking and fronting the river Brede. with open plan living accommodation to take advantage of the views, forming part of a private waterside residential development.

LOCATION Situated in the Rock Channel area of the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye, this apartment boasts stunning views over the river Brede and fields beyond. The tidal river produces an ever-changing view and an abundance of wildlife. Rye is renowned for its historical associations, medieval fortifications and fine period architecture. As well as its charm and history, the town has an extensive range of shopping facilities and an active local community, with the arts being strongly represented. Rye Arts Festival and Rye International Jazz Festival are both held annually and a two-screen cinema complex is available in Lion Street. From the town there are local train services to Eastbourne and to Ashford International from where there are high speed services to London St. Pancras (37 minutes).

ROOMS Hall, Open plan living room, dining area & kitchen/breakfast room with south and west facing veranda & terrace, Two bedrooms, Shower room. Double glazing. Gas central heating. EPC rating C. Basement store. Allocated parking. Moorings available by separate arrangement 


DESCRIPTION As one of only two significantly larger properties in the block (up to twice the available area of the other apartments). This represents a rare opportunity to purchase a spacious riverside apartment with allocated parking, close to the centre of Rye. The property is located in an early 1990's purpose built development of 18 units constructed with a mix of brick and upper level weatherboard cladding under a pitched tiled roof and benefitting from the recent installation of high performance double glazed windows. The property also boasts a wraparound terrace and a large basement workshop/storage area with power, water and drainage.

No.17 is currently run as a successful holiday let business and is available fully furnished.


GROUND FLOOR The property is approached via a short flight of external steps leading to a double-glazed front door, with matching side panel, opening into a hall with a storage cupboard housing a wall mounted gas combi boiler.

The main open plan living space is triple aspect and enjoys fabulous views both ways along the river and across the marsh towards Rye Harbour. The kitchen area comprises a range of cabinets including base cupboards and drawers beneath work surfaces with a breakfast bar, an undermounted stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap, an inset stainless steel 4 burner gas hob and built in gas oven, below counter fridge and a freezer, together with a range of matching wall mounted storage cupboards. The remainder of the living space is used as a combined dining room and sitting room with full height windows overlooking the river and a glazed sliding door with a matching side panel leading out to a west facing terrace and a paved south facing river front veranda with a stainless steel and glass balustrade which extends the length of the apartment.

Bedroom 1 overlooks the river and has a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards to one wall. The fully tiled Jack and Jill shower room has contemporary fitments comprising a large walk-in rain shower, a close coupled wc and a wash basin with a vanity cupboard. Bedroom 2 is of an irregular shape and has an internal mullion window.


OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a walled communal parking area providing an allocated parking space, together with four additional visitor parking spaces. Beneath the Boathouse building there is a private lockable store 17' x 10'9 for cycles, sailing gear etc. with light and power. In addition, there is a common area with and space and plumbing for a washing machine for No.17.

SERVICES AND LEASE DETAILS Lease details: Term 999 years from September 1991 with a peppercorn rent. A 1/18 share of the freehold of The Boathouse building transfers with the sale of the property. Currently there is a monthly charge of £85.00 plus water which includes insurance, maintenance and management costs. Council Tax Band B