Grade II listed building in the heart of rye reimagined as your next luxury stay
Chequer is a striking Georgian property located at the top of one of Rye’s typical winding streets, offering breathtaking views across the salt marshes and beyond. With seven generous bedrooms and ample reception rooms, it is the perfect place for gatherings of family and friends offering entertainment and gathering spaces as well as the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the glorious local area of East Sussex. Lovingly restored and reimagined by a local family, the house combines original Georgian features with sumptuous modern updates, resulting in vast, bright, living spaces and 7 well appointed double bedrooms.
oversize sash windows let the natural sunlight pour in
antiques and interiors sourced and styled in the local area create inviting spaces for gathering, eating and entertaining.
details
Accommodation comprises a large entrance hall and media room on the ground floor, along with a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a snug complete with a neat kitchenette perfect for gathering for drinks. The first floor offers the main living space, with a vast drawing room, featuring original floor to ceiling windows, a large well appointed kitchen with double ovens, Fischer & Paykel refrigerator and extra long dining table.
Entrance to a beautiful sun terrace is located on the first floor and is the perfect spot for breakfast or sundown while taking in the magnificent view.
The second floor offers a further four generous double bedrooms including the master with panoramic views of Rye with en suite bathroom. Bedrooms are luxuriously finished and include bespoke wardrobes, king size beds and sumptuous linens for the perfect nights sleep or relaxing lie in.
A perfectly fitted out basement floor offers opportunities for a separate living space with a further generous double bedroom, its own kitchen, large bathroom and living space / games room. Perfect for an additional family or a place for teens to make the space their own.
Sweeping outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens from the floor offer a luxurious respite from the buzzing streets of Rye, while taking in those amazing views of the marshes and all the way to Camber Sands.
Interior design by Hannah Smith of Smith Textile Design
Photography by Chris Snook