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WESTCOTT HOUSE
Chick Hill, Pett, East Sussex, TN35 4EQ
Offices in:
Rye, Edenbridge, Canterbury, Wye and Park Lane, Mayfair
WESTCOTT HOUSE, CHICK HILL, PETT, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4EQ
In an elevated position with far reaching views over neighbouring farmland to the sea, a detached cottage ideal for those looking to ‘get away from it all’,
compact yet very cosy and situated within established gardens with a good range of outbuildings,of great appeal to writers and artists.
DESCRIPTION
Westcott House dates from 1919, built in Arts and Crafts style of attractive elevations under a peg tile roof and with superb sea views, particularly from the first floor balcony.
Planning consent previously existed for a large extension (RR/2011/2067/P) which would enlarge the balcony and provide additional rooms on the north/east side of the cottage.
The gardens are well stocked, arranged in ‘rooms’ and with various outbuildings including an artist studio and library, ‘orangery’, alpine chalet and a small office/writers retreat.
Access to the property from the adjacent farm track is via a series of steps then through a gate leading to the house. The front door opens into the entrance hall with window over
stairs, under stairs recess. Sitting room with stone fireplace, square bay window, double aspect and with French doors to rear sun terrace, American black walnut flooring. Dining
room with wood-burning stove, leaded light windows. The kitchen is fitted with base level units and natural wood work surfaces, plumbing and space for dish washer, fridge and gas
cooker, wall mounted central heating boiler, Belfast sink, Amtico flooring, and access to outside WC. From the entrance hall painted stairs and banisters lead to the first floor
galleried landing, a light and airy space, largelinen/airing cupboard.
The master bedroom is light and double aspect with stunning sea views, marble open fireplace. The bathroom includes a 1930’s suite of bath with panelled surround, wash hand
basin, W.C. and attractive Amtico marquetry flooring. Bedroom 2 (double) also enjoys stunning views to the sea.
Approached from the rear garden, accessed by external wooden steps is a first floor wooden sun deck, overlooking the rear garden and with fine sea views, ideal for al fresco dining
and with external lighting.
Adjacent to the back door of the cottage is a walk in shelved larder with meat safe, utility room with space for appliances, an ideal office. There is a further store room with
plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier.
The mature gardens surround the property, planted with established shrubs, rambling roses and specimen trees including palms. There are areas of lawn with stepping stone
pathways leading to secret garden areas and with far reaching sea views over neighbouring fields across Rye Bay. There are three useful outbuildings one, the Acropolis 19’2 x 14’3
comprises of a studio and library but would also serve as a home office. The ‘orangery’ 11’7 x 8’4 is a further useful outbuilding and the alpine chalet 13’3 x 11 has various uses. The
smallest building, 8 x 8 is to the rear boundary of the garden, a quiet spot from which to contemplate.
DIRECTIONS
Driving in a westerly direction along the A259 from Rye, after approximately 2 miles turn left signposted to Winchelsea Beach and continue for around 4 miles to Pett Level. Take a
sharp right hand turn signposted to Pett Village onto Chick Hill; continue to the top of the hill where on the right you will see two garages. Adjacent is a farm track and Westcott
House can be found shortly along on the left with green painted gates.
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