1-2 Strand Ct

The property is well situated within the Conservation Area of the medieval town of Rye, occupying a prominent position at the base of Mermaid Street in the Strand Quay area in a good retailing position adjacent to other retail units, guest houses and art/antique galleries. The Ancient Town and Cinque Port is renowned for its historical associations, medieval fortifications, including the Landgate and Ypres Tower, and fine period architecture with half-timbered houses clustered around the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin with its ornate gilded Quarter Boys clock and 18th century Town Hall with open arcaded lower storey and cupola on the roof. From the town there are local train services to Brighton and to Ashford International, from where there are high speed connections to London St Pancras in 37 minutes. The M20 may be joined at Ashford via the improved and upgraded A2070 and A259. Rye attracts visitors from throughout the UK, Europe, America and the Far East.