Savills
“It is no wonder why that when it was initially designed, The Ryes was proudly exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts showcasing the very best home design of the day,” says Tim Phillips of Savills Country Department, in a press statement. “And now, thanks to a comprehensive renovation, all of the architectural elements that make Georgian homes so popular with our buyers are showcased at The Ryes.
Converted to a school in the late 20th century, the building has since been returned to a private home.Upon entering, a foyer and a grand hallway with herringbone-pattern parquet flooring and original cornicing lead to several reception rooms, a dining room, the kitchen with its walk-in pantry, a breakfast room, and a gym. Elsewhere are a study, an office and a huge boot room for stashing raincoats and muddy shoes.
In addition to the main house, The Ryes has a one-bedroom, one-bath bell tower apartment that includes a kitchen, study, and lawned private gardens. There’s also a pool house with a bathroom and kitchenette, and a two-bedroom garden cottage that is currently under renovation and will need to be completed by the next owners.