Iden, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PU
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Use Class
- Use Classes: A4, Sui Generis
Key Features
- Located in picturesque Iden, near Rye
- Notable period property in heart of the village
- Bar, snug & restaurant (65)
- Three bedroom accommodation
- Two gardens (80-90) & car park (15)
- Well-appointed self-contained letting bedrooms
Description
The Bell Inn is located in the charming and picturesque East Sussex Village of Iden in the High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Iden lies approximately 9 miles south of Tenterden, and 2 miles north of the historic citadel town of Rye, on the East Sussex and Kent border. Rye is one of the largest tourist destinations in East Sussex and houses a number of historic attractions including Rye Castle, Rye Harbour, Camber Sands, Camber Castle and Pontins Holiday Camp. Iden boasts an idyllic countryside setting and benefits from local amenities including a village shop and post office.
Iden is situated along the B2084 Wittersham/Iden Road which connects Rye to Tenterden. Also located nearby is the A259 trunk road which provides fast road access from the M20 through Kent and East Sussex to Hastings. Mainline railway services are available from Rye providing trains to Hastings and Brighton, as well as services to Ashford International in under 25 minutes, which provides high speed services to central London.
The Bell Inn occupies a notable detached Grade II Listed public house of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof with tile hung elevations. This charming two-storey property is understood to date back to the seventeenth century, however can be traced as far back as 1107.
GROUND FLOOR
- BAR: Presented with carpeted flooring, brick built fireplace and centralised bar servery. Potential to seat 20-30.
- SNUG: A comfortable carpeted trade space boasting an Inglenook fireplace with log burner. Potential to seat 15.
- DINING AREA: With stripped wood flooring and exposed beams. Potential to seat 30 and provides patio door access to the rear trade garden.
- GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS
- LADIES TOILETS: With baby changing facilities
- WAITER AREA.
- TRADE KITCHEN: Equipped extractor.
- PANTRY.
- BASEMENT CELLAR.
FIRST FLOOR
Private owners accommodation comprising:
- LANDING
- 3 x DOUBLE BEDROOM
- LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
- OFFICE
- LAUNDRY ROOM
- BATHROOM
EXTERIOR
- CAR PARK: Space for 15 vehicles. Tesla charging stations.
- SIDE GARDEN: Potential to seat 40-50.
- REAR PATIO & GARDEN: Potential to seat 30 - 40.
- TRADE YARD with outbuilding storage
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Located within the rear trade garden there is a separate brick built outbuilding with tiled roof that plays host to two well-appointed SELF-CONTAINED LETTING BEDROOMS. Both rooms boast vaulted ceilings, writing desk, TV, wardrobe, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. These letting bedrooms a both serviced by en suite shower and WC rooms. Given the businesses prime position on the main drag between the tourist hotspots of Tenterden and Rye the letting accommodation is well utilised by tourists.
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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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Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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