MAIDLANDS COTTAGE UDIMORE ROAD BROAD OAK NEAR RYE EAST TN31 6BX Price Guide: £320,000 Freehold

A SEMI-DETACHED VICTORIAN COTTAGE SET IN A LARGE GARDEN OF APPROACHING HALF AN ACRE AND ENJOYING FAR REACHING, WIDESPREAD RURAL VIEWS TO THE REAR ACROSS OPEN COUNTRYSIDE IN THE TILLINGHAM VALLEY.

Entrance Porch | Open Plan Sitting Room, Kitchen and Dining Room│Family Room│Bathroom│Three Bedrooms│Double Glazing│Oil Central Heating │Off Road Parking for Several Vehicles│Large Garden│

The property occupies a semi rural position being situated on the edge of the village of Broad Oak which is conjoined with the neighbouring village of Brede, and both are served by a village primary school, bakery, local store and public houses. The nearest mainline station with a direct service to is at . 6 miles to the east is the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye renowned for its historical associations, medieval fortifications and fine period architecture with half timbered houses clustered around the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. 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. From the town there are train services to and to Ashford with connections to London and to the Continent. A high speed service between London St. Pancras and Ashford has been introduced, reducing the journey time to about 37 minutes. Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Rye, Cooden and , sailing on the south coast and many fine countryside and coastal walks. Other local towns include Tenterden with its treelined High Street, Battle (7 miles) with its historic Abbey and Hastings with its seaside promenade and Priory Meadow shopping centre.

A semi-detached Victorian property with later additions to the rear, forming one of a pair of cottages presenting mellow brick external elevations set with replacement double glazed windows beneath a pitched tiled roof. The property is very habitable but would now benefit from some modernisation and improvement work. The living accommodation is arranged over two floors, as shown on the floor plan.

The property is approached via a panelled front door opening into an entrance lobby with a quarry tiled floor, natural brickwork to two walls and an inner door leading to the family room, which overlooks the front of the property.

An inner hallway has stairs off to the first floor with a boiler cupboard beneath housing an oil boiler and gives access to a large triple aspect open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining room which enjoys fabulous views Also on the ground floor is a bathroom with white lies primarily to the rear of the house, extends to across the Tillingham Valley via three sets of double fitments comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash approaching half an acre in total being set down to lawn doors which open onto the garden. To one corner is a basin and panelled bath with a shower attachment. with a pond in one corner. Garden Shed. fireplace with a fitted wood burning stove. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms two of Directions: Leaving Rye on the B2089 in a westerly The kitchen area is fitted with a range of units to three which have fireplaces of the period. direction towards Battle, proceed for approximately 6 walls including cupboards and drawers beneath work miles until approaching the village of Broad Oak. Having surfaces with an inset sink unit and ceramic hob with a Outside: The property is approached from the road via passed the turning to Stubb Lane on your left, the stainless steel oven under. a pair of wooden gates opening into an extensive area entrance to Maidlands Cottage will be seen on your used for off road parking and turning. The garden, which right after a further 150 yards. Bedroom 2 10'11 (3.33) max Bedroom 1 x 8'4 (2.54) max 12'3 (3.73) max Family Room Kitchen / x 12' (3.66) max 12'3 (3.73) max Dining Room x 11'11 (3.63) max 22'9 (6.93) max x 12'3 (3.73) max Down

Bedroom 3 Up 9'9 (2.97) x 6'11 (2.11)

Porch 9'2 (2.79) x 3'11 (1.19)

FIRST FLOOR GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room 15'2 (4.62) x 15' (4.57)

APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1128 SQFT / 104.7 SQM Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plans contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Phillips & Stubbs and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2011 Produced for Phillips & Stubbs REF : 145521

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