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RYE, EAST SUSSEX
Trade in your £275,000 two-bed flat in Shepherd's Bush for this Grade II listed period cottage in the ancient Citadel area of Rye, East Sussex. A rustic brick and tilehung façade, cobbled path and leaded light windows add to the property's old-world charm. Interior details include fireplaces in the living room, dining room and two bedrooms, and Shaker-style cupboards in the kitchen. The bathroom has a marble vanity unit, tiled shower cubicle and maple strip flooring. An attractive back garden has a raised timber deck and is secluded by a mellow brick wall. Commuting time into London by train is roughly 11/2 hours. Through Phillips and Stubbs (01797 227338).
TWYFORD, HAMPSHIRE
An extra £5,000 could secure you this Victorian Lodge in Twyford, Hampshire. Mature gardens with an orchard, woodland area and large paved terrace surround the house which enjoys views across to the village church spire. An octagonal shaped sitting room leads to a kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory/dining room, utility, shower room and three bedrooms (one ensuite). Travelling to London by train takes an hour from nearby Winchester.
Contact Penyards (01962 860300).
