- Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms and Conditions apply. +
- 3 Double Bedrooms (one with ensuite Shower /WC) +
- Living Room with Inglenook Fireplace +
- Dining Room with Rayburn +
- Wrap Around Garden +
- Brick Outhouse with scope for Updating +
Description: Little Stocks is a charming semi-detached Grade II listed 16th century former farmhouse with brick and tile elevations, beneath a pitched tiled roof. The property is situated within the heart of Udimore within its own private grounds that include a former washhouse of brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof.
The property is accessed from Udimore Road via a bitumen driveway owned by the property that provides access to a rear parking area and garage and also access for neighbouring properties. A picket gate leads from the parking area up four steps to the garden with a stone chip path leading up to the side stable door entrance that opens into a dining room with solid fuel Rayburn, brick flooring and side window. The kitchen is accessed beyond the dining room with cream country units with oak worktops, butlers sink below a rear facing window. There is currently space for a large range cooker and space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer and two free standing fridges. The main living room is accessed from the dining room with large inglenook fireplace and south facing window, while stairs lead from the living room to a lower ground floor games room or possible bedroom 4. A central staircase leads up between the ground floor rooms to a first-floor landing off which is the master bedroom with period fireplace, south facing window, exposed wooden floorboards, ensuite shower room /WC and also small ensuite dressing room. A second generous double bedroom is also accessed from the landing with north facing window, along with a family bathroom with roll top free standing bath, walk in shower, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. A second staircase from the landing provides access up to the second floor and double bedroom with front facing dormer window.
Externally the property enjoys the benefits of wrap around lawn garden that leads onto a timber decked entertaining area at the rear of the property. At the side of the house is a brick constructed former washhouse now used as a store shed that has potential to be converted to a home office, while at the rear of the house is an external privy WC. The property also benefits from an end single bay garage in a former six bay cart shed (now providing garaging for the neighbouring properties).
Location: Little Stocks is situated in Udimore village with its charming church of St Mary's nestling down a lane nearby with Norman nave dating from 1170, village hall, and two local pubs including the Kings Head and The Plough. The property is approximately 5 miles from the ancient cinque port town of Rye with its pretty cobbled streets and period buildings that offer shops, recreational and cultural facilities. The spa town of Tunbridge Wells is approximately 27 miles distant offering further shopping and recreational facilities, while closer are the coastal towns of Hastings and St. Leonards on Sea (11 miles), the market town of Tenterden (14 miles) with its pretty tree lined high street, and Ashford with the McArthurGlen shopping centre being only 23 miles away. Leisure activities in the area include a local thriving tennis, sailing, and links golf clubs as well as being only 4 miles to Winchelsea Beach and 8 miles to Camber Sands. There are opportunities for riding, kite surfing and walking in the surrounding countryside.
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold