Sun Street, Lewes, BN7 2QB

Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to show this superbly modernised and attractive period Grade II listed cottage to the market. The property is on 3 floors with an additional cellar in good condition. The double aspect sitting room with restored sash windows and a cast iron wood-burner, leads to an improved fitted kitchen. The first floor has 2 bedrooms (1 double) with a modern white bathroom with shower. The second floor has 2 rooms, one being a double bedroom (3), and an additional study or dressing room, but also having the potential for an ensuite bathroom. In June 2021 the property had a brand new Welsh slate roof installed, and it has gas fired central heating, The property is beautifully presented with a 39` west facing garden and excellent views to both sides to the South Downs, particularly from the second floor.

Sun Street is a picturesque central street of eclectic property, though predominately cottages. Lewes High Street is just 5 minutes` walk, with this historic core having so many magnificent period properties including Lewes Castle, the Town Hall, Annes of Cleves House, the Priory Monastery etc. There is an abundance of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, the town has a charm all of its own. The Pells area with pond, open-air swimming pool and riverside walks, are on the doorstep, with the South Downs not much further, but so too are the 3 superstores, particularly Waitrose. Lewes Railway Station, with the Depot Cinema alongside, is only a little over 5 minutes` walk, with services to London Victoria/London Bridge (70 mins) and Eastbourne/Brighton (20 mins).

ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 1: 11`6 x 14` expanding to 17`2 An attractive room opening to a separate rear room, with sash window with shutters and view over rooftops to the South Downs and Lewes golf course. Painted wooden floorboards. Attractive painted brick chimney arch. Antique style radiator. Exposed painted ceiling beams. Fitted shelves over stairwell. Dimmer switch. Pine door to staircase leading to first floor landing and hatch to small roof space. Brick plinth.

SEPARATE ROOM/BEDROOM 4/STUDY/POTENTIAL ENSUITE: 12`10 x 5`9 Double aspect with view to St. John Sub Castro Church. Window to west with view over Wallands Crescent to the South Downs. Painted wood panelled ceiling and skeilings. Antique style radiator. Telephone point. Space for wardrobe area and storage.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Stairs to second and ground floors with painted wood treads and balustrades. Hive Smart thermostat. Painted wood floorboards. Exposed pine doors.

BEDROOM 2: 10`7 x 11`6 max Original sash window with attractive shutters, looking to Sun Street. Painted wood floorboards. Double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail, shelf and cupboards over. Painted brick fireplace with exposed brick hearth. Fitted bookshelves to reveal. Pine door. Antique style radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 9`9 x 7` Sliding sash window overlooking the rear garden to the west and with glimpses of the South Downs. Painted floorboards. Exposed brick chimney breast. Fitted side shelves. Antique style radiator. Pine door.

BATHROOM: 12`2 x 5`2 Modern bathroom with wood panelled bath, mixer taps, independent drench` shower and hand shower attachment. Glazed screen. Tiled walls. Low level wc. Contemporary wash basin in stand with drawers under. Antique style radiator with chrome towel rail. Wood panelled ceiling. Painted wood floorboards. Xpelair extractor. Cupboard housing Vaillant EcoTec Pro 30 gas fired boiler. Pine latch door.

GROUND FLOOR

SITTING ROOM: 20`9 x 11`4 Entrance door to double aspect room. Original sash window with wooden shutters looking to Sun Street. Sliding sash window to rear. Painted brick fireplace with slate tiled hearth and Chesney wood-burner. Exposed wood floorboards. Antique pine cupboards over and under. Fitted mirror alcove with shelves over. Ceiling beam. Rear section with old cast iron range and painted brick hearth. Exposed pine floor. Stairs with painted treads to first floor landing. Shelved storage cupboard under stairs. 2 Antique style radiators. Door to cellar.

KITCHEN: 12`10 x 5`10 Fitted kitchen with double aspect with west facing window to garden and further window and door to outside covered area. Stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, mixer taps, drawers and cupboards under. Tiled splashback. Free-standing Hotpoint cooker with double oven. Worktops to each side with washing machine and dishwasher under. Space for fridge/freezer. Range of wall cupboards. Electric radiator. Hotpoint extractor fan. Fitted larder type shelving.

CELLAR: 10`9 x 9`7 Window to Sun Street. Electric light. Under-stair storage. Clay tile top steps with storage. Exposed brick floor. Gas meter. N.B. Good space for storage or an additional study area.

OUTSIDE

GARDEN: 26` expanding to 39` Covered area with brick floor. Outside water tap. Pebbled area to attractive brick patio, receiving all-day sun. Brick and flint walls and trellis with wisteria. Rear brick outbuilding, 5` x 3`. Gate to side access for bikes and bins.

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