Playden, Rye, East Sussex, TN31
- Land size
- 3.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
An attractive and detached Victorian property dating back to 1887 with later additions made and occupying an elevated position with outstanding far-reaching views.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides many original features along with lovely garden views from all aspects.
The ground floor comprises of a brief entrance porch with access to the reception rooms and stairs to the first floor. The main double aspect reception room has a wood burning stove and French doors opening into the conservatory/garden room with a tiled floor and French doors opening out to the garden.
The snug/sitting room has part panelled walls and
an original brick fireplace with a wooden mantle and wood burning stove. A further large reception room is currently used as a games/play room with French doors opening out to the garden.
The kitchen/dining room is a lovely open plan
room with a comprehensive range of fitted units,
complimentary work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, an
AGA with freestanding cooker, butler sink and space for other appliances. The dining area has French doors opening out to the rear garden.
The separate utility room, boot room and shower
room complete the ground floor.
The first floor provides four double bedrooms (one
with an en suite bathroom), a further bedroom/
study and a family bathroom.
Externally further accommodation is available
above the barn styled double garage which has
been converted into two self-contained onebedroom apartments. It is considered that the
two apartments could easily be arranged into one
spacious apartment.
There is ample off-road parking available along with
access to the double garage. There is a block of
three sheds in the garden ideal for outside garden
storage and has solar panels above.
The garden and grounds are a particular highlight
of this delightful family home with large areas of
lawn with established hedging, well stocked borders and a mature vegetable garden. The pergola covered with climbing plants and a paved terrace under provides a lovely outside entertaining space.
The field to the rear offers delightful views and
further entertaining space. The garden and grounds total approx 3.5 acres (tbv).
Agents Note: Buyers should note that there is a
public footpath passing down the drive and leading through to the field to the rear.
The property is delightfully situated away from
the main road on high ground, about 1 mile to the east of the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye.
The town has a comprehensive range of shopping
facilities and restuarants. Rye Arts Festival and Rye
International Jazz Festival are held annually. From
the town there are local train services to Eastbourne and to Ashford International with high-speed connections to London St Pancras (37 minutes).
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-09
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,861 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
26 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School907 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 75
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rye Community Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Academy converter
- Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 65
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wittersham Church of England Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 138
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 148
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Rye College1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 645
- Type
- Academy converter
- Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre7.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,772
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mulberry Academy Hastings8.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 833
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Marsh Academy9.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,019
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ark Alexandra Academy9.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,315
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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