High Street, Lewes

Charles Whycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to announce the sale of this unique and characterful second and third floor maisonette on Lewes High Street, with views over rooftops towards Castle Gate and the Castle itself. The property was converted within a building which dates from around 1750 and retains a host of attractive wall and ceiling beams, cast-iron fireplace, panelled walls and great charm. It is entered at the second floor, on which is a large 20' x 17' sitting room with superb High Street views, including of the celebrated bonfire night in November. There is a bespoke fitted kitchen, a further shower room with modern walk-in waterfall shower. Further, there is another double bedroom (2) with wall beams and access to the large shared roof terrace for surprisingly quiet afternoon/evening sun relaxation and dining. The third floor holds the large principal bedroom with attractive ceilings as well as a separate bathroom with roll-top bath. The property also benefits from an allocated car parking space accessed via Castle Ditch Lane and from the rear exit of the property.
The property could not be more convenient in the heart of the town with a castle view. Period properties, independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants are on the doorstep with the popular Depot Cinema and Lewes Railway Station just a few minutes downhill walk (London Victoria/London Bridge 70 mins & Brighton 15 mins). The town has further shopping facilities with 3 superstores, and offers excellent riverside and downland walks.
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-
GROUND FLOOR
The property is approached from the High Street ground floor entrance via a stairway rising to a first floor landing for Flat A, and further stairs to the second floor, Flat B.
SECOND FLOOR
HALLWAY:
Entrance door with wall-mounted telephone entry system and door to:-
SITTING ROOM: 20'7 x 17'7
Double aspect with two windows overlooking the High Street. Wood panelled walls and tall ceilings with painted beams and picture rails. Twin built-in cupboards offering hanging and shelving. Beautiful cast iron fireplace with functional open fire. Room for seating and dining. Radiator.
KITCHEN: 18'7 x 6'3
Bespoke kitchen with sloping ceilings, exposed uprights and timbers. Granite worktop with reclaimed oak doors to units with drawers and cupboards. Recessed ceramic sink with single drainer and mixer taps. Built-in hob with extractor fan and space for electric oven. Integrated fridge and freezer. Sliding wooden door and port-hole window.
BEDROOM 2: 15'8 x 9'5
Original ceiling and wall beams with hatch to external decked steps to first-floor roof terrace and parking space. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM: 8'10 x 5'7
Glazed walk-in shower with waterfall shower. Low level wc. Wash basin. Wall beam. Oak-effect flooring. Rooflight.
THIRD FLOOR
LANDING:
Turning stairs ascend to second floor with a large window, wood-panelling, painted balustrade and handrail.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (1): 19'9 x 12'
Full width of the building with exposed timbers and attractive rear aspect towards Castle Gate. Front window, via eaves, overlooking the High Street. Characterful sloping ceilings. Generous eaves storage. Radiator.
BATHROOM: 8'5 x 5'6
Refurbished to a high standard with a striking vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and frosted pane internal window to stairwell. Roll-top bath. Wash basin. Low level wc. Heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
ROOF DECK: approx. 26' x 22'
A particular feature of the property is the large decked roof terrace (shared with the one-bedroom Flat A) accessed from Bedroom 2 or Castle Ditch Lane. The timber deck has balustrading to 2 sides and views over rooftops towards Lewes Castle.
ALLOCATED CAR PARKING SPACE
Approached via Castle Ditch Lane. Roof terrace is accessed via a gate with key code lock. Room alongside for a shed.
TERMS
Tenure: Leasehold (100 years remaining)
Ground rent: £250 per annum
Service charge: £300 per quarter
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage; gas central heating. Front windows are leaded lights; all other windows are timber double-glazed.
Included in the sale: integrated fridge, integrated freezer, washing machine, hob and extractor. The oven is excluded.
Approximate total floor area: 105.7 sq m / 1,138 sq ft.