2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Elmsmead, Iden TN31

Price range: £280,000 - £300,000

This home has been lovingly restored and brought up to date with a complete refurbishment, creating a home where the next owner can simply move in and make it their own. There is no decorating list waiting for the weekend, no need to lift a paintbrush and no immediate work to take on.

The house is a two bedroom semi-detached freehold home, with a comfortable sense of space and a layout that works equally well for a couple, a small family or someone looking for a quieter base within easy reach of Rye. The refurbishment has given the interior a clean, fresh feel, while the generous gardens keep a sense of openness that is increasingly difficult to find at this price point.

At the rear, French doors open directly onto a new decked area and out into the garden. It is an easy connection for everyday life: Morning coffee outside, children playing, a summer lunch with friends or simply opening the doors on warmer days and letting the house breathe. The rear garden has enough depth to feel useful rather than simply decorative, with space to enjoy now and potential to think about for the future.

The property features a heat pump system powered by solar panels, providing energy-efficient heating and cooling, which not only reduces energy bills but also contributes to a greener lifestyle.

There is also ample off-road parking, a practical advantage for village living and particularly useful when friends and family visit.

For those looking ahead, the existing footprint and generous garden also give scope to explore extending the house to create a sizeable third bedroom, subject of course to the necessary planning permissions and consents. It means the property can work as a finished home today while still offering an opportunity to adapt as life changes.

The home has been partially staged throughout, helping to show how the rooms can be used day to day. There is also an opportunity for the next owner to purchase the furniture and furnishings, should they wish to retain the look and feel of the house without having to start from scratch.

Iden offers a slower pace without feeling cut off. Elmsmead sits within a residential part of the village, with local pubs, eateries, the village hall, green spaces and countryside walks close by. It is the sort of setting where village life is part of the everyday rhythm, while nearby Rye provides the wider choice of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, schools, services and the station.

For anyone working from home, wanting more space and calm, or looking to put down roots close to Rye while still having a garden and room to grow, the combination is worth paying attention to

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