Winchelsea is an unspoilt pretty town (though more of a village than a town) of much character. It is one of the Cinque Ports and is officially the smallest town in England, standing two miles west of Medieval Rye. Not withstanding its ancient history, the town is also home to an active modern community, providing a quiet haven for its residents, by passed, in part, by the A259 between Rye and Hastings. If you’ve always wanted to live by the sea in a peaceful location then it would definitely be worth your while to consider Winchelsea property. The estate agents in Winchelsea have a good selection of properties for sale, many benefiting from sea views. People searching for houses for sale in Winchelsea should expect to pay £275k+ for a three bedroom detached residence
Amenities for properties in Winchelsea
The town centre offers its residents and visitors unrestricted free parking, where along its streets you will discover two ‘olde worlde’ pubs, tea rooms, a family butchers, and an award winning community owned general store (open seven days a week), which sells a wide range of stock, including fresh bread from Rye Bakery, fruit and vegetables, dairy produce, newspapers and lots of local produce. The town also has a primary school, a well attended church, a community owned sub-post office as well as a community office, providing public access to computers, broadband internet and photocopier and fax facilities. The nearby town of Rye has a wider selection of shopping, education, and recreational facilities, including tennis and sailing clubs and a nearby well known golf links.
Transport for Winchelsea
Winchelsea has a railway station set on the Ashford/Hastings line, both destinations providing commuter services to Charing Cross/Cannon Street. Nearby Ashford has an International station providing services to Europe. By road Winchelsea is accessible via the A21 (leave the M25 at Junction 5 and take the A21 south).
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Winchelsea, you might like to register with estate agents in Hastings, Pevensey and Seaford.
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