Guide price
£495,000
3 bed property for saleGhyllside Road, Northiam TN31
3 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
- Chain free
- Freehold
Warner Gray
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About this property
Recently completely refurbished / converted to 2 storeys
Circa 1,600 sq ft of flexible living space including garage
Attractive link-detached 3/4 bedroom chalet bungalow
Good size enclosed garden to rear / not overlooked
Off-street parking for up to 3 cars / Attached Garage
Tucked away location towards end of private cul-de-sac
Short walk to centre of village and local amenities
High Weald aonb / Great Dixter House & Gardens close by
Towns of Tenterden & Rye approx. 6 and 8 miles distant
Wide choice of good schools & transport links nearby
As there is no onward chain, this lovely property, which has undergone recent extensive refurbishment and conversion from one to two storeys by the current vendors, would make the ideal home for a buyer wishing to move straight in and enjoy living there without having anything to do. And with circa 1,600 square feet of versatile living space, it has the space and flexibility to suit any number of different buyers including couples who work from home, retirees who need room for visitors, and active families.
On the ground floor, there is a welcoming entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen, spacious sitting room with wood burner, conservatory that overlooks the garden, separate dining room that could also be used as an additional double bedroom, generous principal bedroom, and a contemporary bathroom. The newly converted first floor houses two further bedrooms with built-in storage, a newly fitted shower room and useful walk-in storage cupboard. This floor also has extensive eaves storage, easily accessed from both bedrooms.
Outside, there is off-street parking for up to two cars on the driveway in front of the attached garage / workshop and a further parking space on the gravel area in front of the house. A side gate takes you through to the good size enclosed garden which is not overlooked and benefits from different places to sit, dine and entertain. There is also a large timber shed, log store and handy outside cloakroom.
EPC Rating: D
Location
Situation: This lovely property is situated towards the end of a quiet, tucked away private cul-de-sac in the centre of the thriving village of Northiam, which has many amenities including two general stores, a doctors surgery, dentist, bakery / café, primary school, hardware store and veterinary clinic. The famous house and gardens of Great Dixter are close by and there are many wonderful walks through the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village and which makes up part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby towns of Rye (8 miles) and Tenterden (7 miles) offer a more comprehensive range of local day to day shopping, health, leisure and sporting facilities. There is excellent schooling in the area in both the private and state sectors and for transport to London, there are regular rail services from Etchingham, Robertsbridge and Staplehurst.
Entrance Hall
The front door opens into a generous entrance hall that forms the centre of the house. Turned staircase to first floor with with oak balustrade and stair string LED lighting. Open storage under stairs. Room for free standing furniture and cloaks.
Sitting Room (5.13m x 3.33m)
A spacious room with French doors that open onto the conservatory beyond. A fireplace with oak beam and wood burner makes a cosy focal point. Built-in ceiling sonos speaker system. Log store and shelving to alcoves either side of fireplace.
Conservatory (3.84m x 2.74m)
This bonus space which gives lovely views over the garden could be used in a number of different ways, including as an additional seating or dining area, playroom or hobby room. Patio doors give access to the terrace area beyond.
Kitchen (3.48m x 3.05m)
The newly fitted kitchen has a range of base and wall units with sleek modern doors beneath wood effect laminated counter tops. Inset four ring lamona gas burner with fitted extractor canopy above and built-in lamona electric oven below. Inset single stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Under counter spaces for slimline dishwasher and washing machine. Space for free standing fridge/freezer. Door to garden.
Dining Room/ Bedroom 4 (3.48m x 2.97m)
This versatile space could be used in a number of different ways, including as a formal dining room or additional downstairs bedroom, as the main family bathroom is handily situated next door.
Study / Snug (2.51m x 2.13m)
The perfect additional reception space for a study cum snug, home office, playroom or teenage den.
Bedroom 1 (4.04m x 3.56m)
A most spacious principal bedroom with large window to the front bringing in lots of natural light.
Family Bathroom (2.49m x 2.01m)
A generous bathroom with panelled bath, separate shower, WC, heated towel rail and wash basin with storage under.
First Floor Landing
Stairs from the ground floor lead to the newly converted first floor accommodation. The landing gives access to both the bedrooms, shower room and walk-in storage cupboard which houses the security system for the property. Velux window over staircase. Nb: Some restricted head height to this floor.
Bedroom 2 (5.05m x 2.46m)
This lovely, light space has a dormer window to the rear overlooking the garden and a Velux in the roof to the front of the room. Built-in cupboards not only provide storage, but also house the hot water cylinder and Worcester boiler. At one end of the room is a cosy cubby hole, ideal for small children. A door gives access to the extensive eaves storage space (unmeasured).
Bedroom 3 (5.05m x 2.64m)
This third bedroom, with its dormer window to the rear and Velux to the front, has good amounts of built-in storage and access to the eaves storage space (unmeasured).
Shower Room (2.21m x 1.52m)
This modern shower room serves the two bedrooms on this floor and comprises a corner shower, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail. Window to rear.
Outside
The property occupies a corner plot towards the end of a sought after residential cul-de-sac. To the side of the house is a driveway for two cars in front of the attached garage / workshop. The garage has light and power and an electric roller door. There is also access to the garage from the garden at the rear. A further gravelled area at the front of the house provides an additional parking space if needed. Beyond this, a side gate leads through to a generous space at the side of the house where there is a large timber shed, log store and outside WC. The garden itself is well screened by a natural hedge to the side and fence to the rear and is not overlooked. Laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs, it would be suitable for gardeners, children and pets alike.
Services
Mains: Water, electricity, gas and drainage. EPC Rating: D. Local Authority: Rother District Council. Council Tax Band: D.
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