The conversion of the Old Granary in Ferry Road is well under way and what was once an unloved, grey, vacant and uninspiring building is at last having a new lease of life and looking so much better than it did.
Beneath the scaffolding and protective covering, the yellow brickwork looks very striking in stark contrast to the recently re-slated roof with skylight windows appearing.
The selling agents, Rush Witt Wilson confirm that of the nine units being developed seven are residential, i.e. 1, 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments plus two offices, ranging from a starting price of £250,000.
The developers, BBG Commercial Properties Ltd, have taken on a well known and very visible landmark building which many locals will remember fondly and are keen to see restored to something like its former glory, a building steeped in history and which holds many memories as the former Club Horizon, also known affectionately by many night clubbers as Rye-anappa.
With the acute shortage of properties currently available to buy in Rye and given the proximity of the station to this development it probably won’t be long before you see the sold signs going up.
Image Credits: Nick Forman .
It would be nice if anyone had considered how the scaffolding impacts on an already tricky and dangerous exit right from Cyprus Place, even in a short-bonnet car.
A temporary (or better still permanent) mirror on the opposite side of the road would suffice as it’s impossible to see anything to the right without cautiously poking the car out, usually into oncoming traffic.
My partner’s elderly parents have had to resort to turning around and exiting via Wish Street – illegal but the safer option!
Second homes?
One must agree with Nearly a Ryer, expensive flats not for the locals, not only the conversion of the Granary, but at Strand quay, and probably next to follow the Rye Club,and then at Skinners roundabout, ideal for the weekenders,buy to let brigade,and holiday lets, but does nothing for local young people, who wish to make Rye their home 24/7.
Some of us went there for chicken feed a long time ago!