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£375,0002 bedroom apartment for sale
Rock Channel Quay, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7DQ
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Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
624 sq ft / 58 sq m
EPC rating: C
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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
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
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Phillips & Stubbs – a regional property consultancy with a national profile at home in Rye LOCAL KNOWLEDGE – BETTER RESULTS We know every square mile and having an intimate knowledge of the local area and market enables us to get outstanding results for our clients. Whilst we may never compete with the large, corporate concerns in terms of their financial might and self promotion, they can never get close to the local community in the way that we can and develop those all important long term relationships on which the success of our business and reputation is built. Knowing the various micro-markets that make-up the local property scene and forging affinities with individuals in those communities over a long period of time gives us a deeper understanding and permits us to make those all important connections that go beyond conventional marketing. Despite all the advances in technology, this business is still very much a people business and local ‘know-how’ is often the difference between success and failure. COASTAL & COUNTRY We understand that particular properties require a bespoke, lifestyle approach and our Coastal and Country brand gives us the platform to market intriguing properties of merit using a tailored service built around a team of experienced professionals specialising in their field, high impact marketing and a clear understanding of the local market. One of the UK’s natural treasures is its unique coastline. Often charming, sometimes awe-inspiring, never boring, it is not surprising that so many people choose to live along the 7,760 miles of UK coast. We are acutely aware that properties with a sea view or located in close proximity to the beach are among the most sought-after for the lifestyle opportunities they provide. It’s the dream of many to live on the coast and in response to this strong demand we have set up a dedicated coastal service for the discerning buyer. It is a distinct market with different forces at work to the mainstream one and characteristics requiring our deep level of local knowledge that our team can use to deliver outstanding results through innovative marketing for our clients. Just as we benefit from a unique and historic coastline, so the inland rural areas, villages and market towns are exceptionally beautiful being both diverse in nature, from the rolling countryside of the High Weald to the low lying plains of Romney Marsh, and wide ranging in style with a high density of architecturally interesting buildings and Grade II listed properties including converted outbuildings, old farmhouses and charming cottages, which collectively ‘have been slowly and richly coloured by the personality of the people who have dwelt in them these hundreds of years. One may say of them that they are of the colour of English history’. W. Beach Thomas. Such unique properties demand particular attention and a focus on the special qualities of an individual property through tailored marketing rather than a ‘one size fits all approach’ in order to ensure you get the best possible outcome. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION It is the advice you hear from us all the time and we apply it to ourselves. Our distinctive office in Rye occupies a high profile, corner position which ensures your property will get noticed. It also has a contemporary feel reflecting our forward thinking approach whilst being conducive to discussing business and property related matters in a relaxed yet professional environment. Rye is a destination of choice for people and often the starting point for their property search, not just in the town but right across the wider area as many people are simply too ‘time-poor’ to travel around the outlying villages to register with estate agents, thereby, making them increasingly irrelevant whilst boosting our own profile as a regional property hub. In addition, we open 7 days a week and most Bank Holidays to make sure we take full advantage of any opportunity to market your property. It is vitally important to maintain this presence given that high number of buyers who come to this area from London looking to relocate or to buy a second home and yet the vast majority of estate agents are closed for business on these prime viewing days. We find it bizarre in this day and age but we are not complaining! STYLE & SUBSTANCE Contemporary marketing is integral to our business. From branding to advertising, from how our office looks to the bespoke brochures we produce using floor plans, professional photography, dusk shots and aerial images and through our online presence and the use of social media channels, journalist interviews and historical research on individual houses, we are committed to constantly evolving our marketing approach to ensure your property is shown to maximum advantage. The benefits are greater awareness and better results for both us and our clients. A STRONG ONLINE PRESENCE Over 80% of all property searches begin online and so it is a very important factor when it comes to marketing but in order to differentiate your property in an overcrowded market there is in our view a need to go beyond simply replicating what can be seen on the main property portals on our own website. Accordingly, our website continues to develop to become a valuable resource for anyone looking to buy or rent property by providing additional information about individual houses and the locality and has an interactive design delivering an enhanced experience. In addition, individual micro-sites with extra features can be created for an individual property. PARTNERSHIP We see our relationship with our clients as a partnership. We all have a stake in the result and the importance of focusing and working together is vital in getting the best result for our client. Like any relationship, communication is vital in understanding what each party wants to achieve. Any estate agent would covet the opportunity to market your property on your behalf and at the outset you will probably see plenty of enthusiasm but often the activity can tail off if there is no early result. Not every property sells within a few weeks, of course, but from the outset we agree a marketing strategy with you that has regular reviews built-in to it to ensure your property remains firmly at the forefront of our minds. By working together it takes less energy and time and creates a better understanding and appreciation of the outcome. As an independent firm with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a business built on professionalism, energy, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge, we understand it is the quality of service we offer to clients that determines our success and we are particularly proud of the repeat business and recommendations we get from satisfied clients. LET ME SELL YOU A SECRET Evoking Robert Cialdini’s Scarcity Principle of Influence, there are certain circumstances where it may be advantageous for a property owner to sell off-market and we have a discreet service aimed at search agents and specific buyers who have clearly defined criteria.
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