4 bed property for sale

Iden, Sussex TN31

Set in the picturesque hilltop village of Iden overlooking the Rother Levels, Partridge is a beautifully restored 17th century Grade II Listed home, offering heritage charm and thoughtful modern touches. The village is known for its close-knit community, with a local community run store and post office, a Norman church, a cricket ground and a welcoming pub. Footpaths from the village meander through rolling countryside to the Royal Military Canal.

Inside, Partridge blends period character with contemporary flair. The oak timber-framed structure features restored traditional limewashed wattle and daub panels, mullion glazed leaded light windows, and a recently renewed thatched roof. The interior showcases exposed beams and fine herringbone parquet flooring. The sitting room centres around a vast inglenook fireplace, with open studwork linking to a dual-aspect dining room.

A vaulted oak-frame garden room opens onto the rear garden, while the kitchen/breakfast room combines rustic charm with practicality — limed oak cabinetry, Belfast sink, induction hob and a stable door to the outside. There’s also a stylish cloakroom with oak panelling and copper details.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts a cosy study/living area and three bedrooms, two with inglenook fireplaces, plus a Jack-and-Jill shower room with copper finishes. The top floor forms a characterful principal suite with vaulted ceiling, study/dressing area, and en suite bathroom featuring a copper bath and views across open farmland.

The house also benefits from a state-of-the-art auto watermist fire protection system.

Outside, electric gates open to a sweeping gravel drive, generous parking, and a double garage with thatched roof. Gardens front and rear are laid to lawn, with olive trees, buxus hedging, and a central rose and lavender garden — all set in private grounds approaching half an acre, surrounded by mature hedging.

Planning permission was granted by Rother in 2020 for a striking two-storey oak-clad extension (Ref: Rr/2019/2841/L). The application has since lapsed but could be renewed, if required.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating.

EPC Rating: E

Location

In the village of Iden, just two miles north of the historic town and Cinque Port of Rye, famed for its medieval architecture, independent boutiques, galleries, and a thriving arts scene, including the annual Rye Arts and Jazz Festivals. Rye also boasts an independent cinema, tennis club, traditional links golf club, leisure centre, a Jempson's supermarket in partnership with Morrisons, and regular train services to Ashford International (for frequent superfast Javelin services to London in 37 mins). The famous golden dunes and sweeping sandy beach at Camber are just a short drive away.

The picturesque town of Tenterden, the 'Jewel of the Weald' is 9 miles away with its array of independent and branded shops, as well as Waitrose and Tesco supemarkets.