Summary -
32a, Military Road,RYE,TN31 7NY
TN31 7NY
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Secluded four-bed detached on a large plot with river views — substantial renovation required.
River views from first-floor living room across River Rother and tennis club
Large secluded plot circa 0.28 acres with tiered rear garden and woodland
Four bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes; large unconverted loft for extension
Single garage, car port and paved hardstanding; garden store to rear
Needs total refurbishment; safety work already removed balcony for safety
EPC rating E; dated 1968 services and interiors likely require upgrading
Council Tax Band G — relatively expensive for buyers to consider
Crime level above average in the local area, noted for buyer awareness
Set on a large 0.28-acre plot and tucked into mature woodland, this 1968 detached house offers a private riverside setting within half a mile of historic Rye. The raised first-floor living room has wide casement windows with uninterrupted views across the tennis club and the River Rother, ideal for family living and relaxed entertaining. Local schools, festivals and a direct rail link to London make the location family-friendly and well connected.
The house provides four bedrooms, two bathrooms and substantial usable space (approx. 1,679 sq ft) arranged over two floors, plus a large unconverted loft for potential extension subject to consent. Practical outside features include a single garage, car port, garden store and tiered rear garden leading to a wooded escarpment — excellent scope for landscaping or adding private outdoor living areas.
Important to note: the property requires total refurbishment and some safety work (first-floor balcony previously removed). The EPC is rated E and the council tax is Band G, which is relatively expensive. Crime levels are above average in the area. These factors depress the purchase price but mean significant investment will be needed to modernise systems, finishes and safety elements.
For buyers after a family home with character and future potential, this plot and layout offer strong long-term upside once refurbished. For those seeking a turnkey move, the current condition will demand time and budget for works. Broadband and mobile connectivity are excellent, which supports remote working during refurbishment.
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