South Way, Lewes, BN7 1LX
Listed 24 Jul 2026 · price reduced 18 Aug 2026 · Lewes
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Key features
- THREE BEDROOMS
- NOW IN NEED OF UPDATING
- POTENTIAL TO FURTHER EXTEND stpp
- DESIRABLE NEVILL AREA OF LEWES
- SITTING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW AND FIREPLACE
- DINING ROOM WITH FRENCH DOORS TO GARDEN
- FAR REACHING VIEWS
- OFF STREET PARKING
- GENEROUS REAR GARDEN
- WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF TOWN CENTRE AND LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
About this home
This three-bedroom family home offers generous living space across two floors, complemented by impressive views over Lewes, a generous rear garden, and potential to further extend stpp, with room for modernisation and personalisation. Understood to have been in the ownership of the same family since its construction in 1922, the property is located in the Nevill estate, a sought after area of Lewes offering direct access to the South Downs National Park. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a bright and airy living room featuring a large bay window and attractive fireplace, and a generous dining room with a feature fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. The fitted kitchen is positioned to the rear of the property, enjoying delightful, elevated views over Lewes and the South Downs beyond, and benefits from convenient side access. Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms, varying in sizes, all enjoying beautiful far-reaching views, along with a fitted family bathroom and separate wc. Outside, the property boasts a gated driveway with off street parking, and generous front and rear gardens. ACCOMMODATION ENCLOSED PORCH- A welcoming entrance porch, perfect for coats and shoes, leads into ENTRANCE HALL- Spacious with stairs to first floor and cupboard under, and doors to principal rooms SITTING ROOM- A good size room with double glazed bay window overlooking the front garden, feature fireplace with tiled surround and hearth and wooden mantel, exposed floorboards DINING ROOM- A wonderfully bright room with rear aspect double glazed windows and French doors opening seamlessly into the rear garden. Featuring fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantel KITCHEN- A modern fitted kitchen comprising white wall and base units with granite effect work surfaces and tiled surround, stainless steel sink with expansive double-glazed window above, overlooking the rear garden and filling the room with natural light. Space for appliances, further storage with built in cupboard and side door with convenient alternate access FIRST FLOOR LANDING- Side aspect double glazed window and doors to principal rooms BEDROOM- A super double room, measuring 14’6ft x 10’11ft, with front aspect double glazed bay window BEDROOM- A good size double room with rear aspect double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and further over the South Downs, built in wardrobes BEDROOM- Single bedroom with front aspect double glazed window, built in wardrobe, exposed floorboards BATHROOM- Fitted with a suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with shower over, tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, airing cupboard and expansive rear window. Separate wc with side window FRONT OF PROPERTY- Enclosed by picket fencing, gate to space for off street parking. Generous area laid to lawn bordered with a range of trees, plants and shrubs. REAR GARDEN- A deceptively generous garden with an area of paved patio at the rear of the dining room, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. This leads to a larger area laid to lawn with an established range of trees, hedges and flowers including a fruiting Damson Tree believed to have been planted in the 1920’s. A wonderful, private space to relax, great for keen gardeners, with lots of opportunities for keen gardeners. PLANNING PERMISSION– Planning permission was approved in 2024 for a modest ground floor bathroom to the side of the property. Whilst construction has begun for the extension works are far from completed. Ref - SDNP/24/01806/HOUS South Way is located in the Nevill estate and is highly sort after area offering direct access to the South Downs National Park. Within walking distance of highly regarding primary school and slightly further are higher education facilities. The High Street is just a 17- minute walk (source Google Maps) where you can find a selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and public houses. Lewes has many direct connections with regular buses to Brighton and Tunbridge Wells and the mainline Railway station providing direct routes to Eastbourne, Gatwick and London. Lewes prides itself with its array of clubs including Lewes golf course, football, rugby, cricket, stoolball, tennis, athletics, cycling and swimming. There is also the Pells outdoor swimming pool and Depot Cinema to fulfil every need. Tenure – Freehold Gas Central Heating Double Glazing. EPC Rating – TBC Council Tax Band – E
EPC Rating: E
Parking - Driveway
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 1,006 sq ft / 93 sq m
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas central
Floorplan
Location
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- Lewes Station0.9 mi
- Cooksbridge Station2.0 mi
- Southease Station3.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BN7 over the last 12 months: terraced £475k · semi-detached £515k · flat £235k · detached £925k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 South Way Lewes BN7 1LY | Semi-detached Freehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £665,000 |
| Harbourlands, South Way Lewes BN7 1LX | Detached Freehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £675,000 |
| 23 South Way Lewes BN7 1LX | Semi-detached Freehold | 15 Dec 2025 | £685,000 |
| 52 South Way Lewes BN7 1LY | Semi-detached Freehold | 10 Oct 2025 | £640,000 |
| 62 South Way Lewes BN7 1LY | Semi-detached Freehold | 19 Sept 2025 | £590,000 |
| 21a, South Way Lewes BN7 1LX | Detached Freehold | 14 Aug 2025 | £900,000 |
| 1 South Way Lewes BN7 1LX | Detached Freehold | 13 Mar 2025 | £640,000 |
| 26 South Way Lewes BN7 1LY | Detached Freehold | 16 Sept 2024 | £675,000 |
| 51 South Way Lewes BN7 1LY | Semi-detached Freehold | 26 Jul 2024 | £510,000 |
| 27 South Way Lewes BN7 1LX | Semi-detached Freehold | 25 Mar 2024 | £662,500 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BN7
Buying costs
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Listed by Mansell McTaggart, Lewes on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 18/08/2026.
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