Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present this charming detached home, combining part timber framing with timber cladding, set within an impressive approximately 150ft² plot on Cuilfail. Offering exceptional panoramic views over Lewes with the South Downs beyond, this single-storey residence provides versatile accommodation, with potential for extension to the western or northern elevations, subject to maintaining the existing roof height. The property features a generous 25' sitting room, a well-appointed kitchen, and five bedrooms served by two bathrooms, alongside a second kitchen/utility area. To the east, a driveway provides access to a garage, with an adjoining garden featuring a tool shed. A separate entrance from the lower road leads to an additional garage and a long, sloping west-facing garden. The home benefits from a mix of double-glazed windows, gas central heating, and a southwest-facing terrace with a rockery garden, all designed to take full advantage of the outstanding views.
Cuilfail is one of Lewes' most sought-after neighbourhoods, renowned for its collection of detached houses, many of which have been extended or rebuilt, set within spacious gardens that offer privacy and tranquility. The location provides convenient access to the town centre, with its supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, and is within a 15-minute walk of Lewes Railway Station, offering connections to London Victoria in 65 minutes, London Bridge in 90 minutes, and Brighton in 20 minutes. The area is renowned for its stunning walks along the river valley and South Downs, and Lewes itself, a historic market town and former county town of East Sussex, boasts landmarks including the Norman Castle, visible from the property and Lewes High Street.
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-
GROUND FLOOR
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: 16' X 11'
The ground floor of this exceptional home offers a spacious kitchen/breakfast room arranged as a double-aspect space with a double-glazed window overlooking the front driveway and a tilt-and-turn window to the south. Fitted with a modern Franke stainless-steel 1½ bowl sink, generous worktops with cupboards beneath, and under-unit lighting, the kitchen also provides space and plumbing for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. An Aga cooker range with two hotplates and two ovens sits alongside further worktops with cupboards and drawers, complemented by a dedicated point for an electric cooker. Recessed spotlighting, a stone-style tiled floor, a range of wall cupboards including a glazed shelved unit and a double radiator complete this practical and inviting space, which also enjoys direct access to the garden. A corridor area provides a hatch to the insulated roof space and a fitted storage cupboard, with convenient access to the property's electric fuse box and alarm.
BATHROOM: 10' X 7'10
The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a tiled panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low-level WC, and an independent shower with curtain and rail. Tiled splashbacks, a radiator, fitted shelving, and a Worcester Greenstar Compact boiler are complemented by an extractor fan, mirror, and wall lighting, creating a bright and functional space.
SITTING ROOM: 25'10 X 12'8
The sitting room is a double-aspect reception with uPVC windows to the south and garden, alongside tilt-and-turn windows and patio doors framing the spectacular views over Lewes and the South Downs. A brick open fireplace with a tiled hearth, two double radiators, and an electric storage heater provide warmth, while a smoke alarm and TV point offer modern convenience.
INNER HALLWAY
An inner hallway leads from the kitchen, featuring a fitted double wardrobe cupboard and a radiator.
BEDROOM 1: 11'10 X 7'3
Bedroom 1 overlooks the east lawn and driveway, with fitted shelving and a double radiator.
HALLWAY
A further hallway provides a smoke alarm, a double cupboard, and additional storage space.
BEDROOM 2: 12' X 11'
This bedroom enjoys stunning rear-facing views over the west garden and across Lewes to the South Downs, and features two double wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelving, as well as a double radiator, with a connecting door to the sitting room.
BEDROOM 3: 10'3 X 7'9
Bedroom 3 has double-glazed windows overlooking the east garden, a wardrobe cupboard, and a double radiator.
BEDROOM 4: 11'2 X 8'4
Bedroom 4 is fitted with a wardrobe and a double radiator, and enjoys views over the rear west-facing garden.
ORIGINAL ENTRANCE HALL
The hall provides a welcoming space with cloaks hanging facilities and a double radiator, offering a practical and inviting first impression.
SHOWER ROOM: 8' X 8'
The shower room has a double-glazed window, a waterproof wet-floor shower compartment with independent shower, wash basin, low-level WC, and radiator, combining functionality with contemporary convenience.
BEDROOM 5: 28'4 X 14'2
The principal bedroom is a spectacular space, flooded with natural light from a full-width picture window framing panoramic views over Lewes High Street, the Norman Castle, and the South Downs beyond. Additional double-glazed windows and a door open onto the garden, while a granite fireplace with hearth, together with two double radiators, provide both warmth and a charming focal point.
UTILITY / SECOND KITCHEN: 14'9 X 9'8
A generously sized utility/second kitchen offers a double-aspect outlook with a double-glazed window to the east. Fitted with a stainless-steel sink unit, worktops with cupboards and drawers beneath, space for a freezer, and plumbing for a washing machine, it is both practical and versatile. Shelving, a hatch to the roof space, an extractor fan, and a further cupboard with a separate electric fuse box complete this functional service area, with a glazed door providing external access.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS
The gardens surrounding the property are a true feature, accessed via two paths from the lower lane one rising from the lower garage through the west-facing lawn and a third entrance from the top lane through five-bar gates onto a sloping driveway providing parking for at least two vehicles. Steps with a handrail lead to the kitchen entrance, while a separate path past a rockery provides access to the original entrance door. Crazy-paved steps ascend to the main west-facing garden, featuring a raised terrace and timber deck with exceptional views over Lewes and the South Downs. A long, gently sloping lawn with central planting beds completes this stunning outdoor space.
2 GARAGES: 18'3 X 8'5 & 15' X 8'5
Both garages have up-and-over doors, power and lighting, providing secure storage and parking.
Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band G
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
