Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to introduce to the market this attractive Grade II listed double-fronted period house in a most spectacular Lewes location. No. 1 sits in a stunning position on Pipe Passage, which is a spine footpath across from Lewes High Street to New Road. This therefore affords the best views to the east face of Lewes Castle imaginable, but also of St. Michael's Church and over Westgate to South Down views to the west. The house is a rarity, being so quiet and yet in the heart of Lewes town centre. The ground floor enters into a through sitting room with aspect to west and east to the Castle. There is a separate snug/dining room and a superbly fitted kitchen/breakfast room, again double aspect. The property was built in the early 1800's and was likely originally three cottages, and has a stunning 21' x 17' triple aspect master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom, and a further bedroom and bathroom. The top floor is accessed by 2 staircases and has 2 interjoining rooms, probably ideal for a further third bedroom and study/occasional bedroom 4, with double aspect and excellent wardrobes. The property has a stunning 2-section garden with uninterrupted outlook to the Castle, but also to the south to St. Michael's Church, with a flint wall surrounding and separate entrance. The west section has a totally secluded seating area with shrub border and gateway to a garden room/potential office and a largely lawned garden to the east. The property has the most valuable asset of 2 garages, immediately accessible on New Road with car parking space for 2 cars in front.
Pipe Passage is a gem of a Lewes location, so quiet and yet so central, being a twitten off the High Street by the town clock, close to the Westgate car park and in sight of cobbled Keere Street. The property is just a few paces to the High Street with the convenience of so many independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, 3 superstores, attractive period properties and historical attractions and in lea of Lewes Castle. Lewes benefits from so many cultural activities, South Down and riverside walks, Glyndebourne Opera House and the south coast close by, and easy access to Brighton and Hove city centre. Lewes has good schools, an excellent cinema and mainline Railway Station (London Victoria 65 mins, London Bridge 80 mins and Brighton 15 mins).
SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
17'8 x 11'8. Double aspect room with 2 dormer windows to each side, offering excellent Castle view to the east with a South Down backdrop, and over the garden and High Street rooftops and further westerly view over Westgate Street to the South Downs towards Black Cap and Kingston Windmill and Ridge. Full set of wardrobe cupboards with arched wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail, bracketed doors and fitted shelf. Staircase with exposed wooden balustrade and exposed wood panelling to ensuite bathroom. Stainless steel spotlighting. Eaves cupboard. Radiator. Arch door to:-
STUDY/OCCASSIONAL BEDROOM 2
10'2 x 10'1. The 2 rooms can be used separately if bedroom 1 is accessed via the ensuite bathroom. Alternatively, this is a study/through room. 2 Dormer windows with excellent Castle views and the South Downs, also to the west. Fitted oak desk with drawer and open shelves. Telephone point. Stainless steel spotlights. Wall light. Further oak top with cabinet drawers and open shelves. Stairs with wrought iron hand rail to first floor family bathroom.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Stairs with wrought iron hand rail to ground floor.
BEDROOM 3 (MASTER)
20'4 x 17'10. Triple aspect room with front sash window to Pipe Passage and South Downs view over rooftops to the west. Southerly view to St. Michael's Church spire and picture window to Lewes Castle and South Downs beyond. Double and single wardrobe cupboard with baskets and cupboards over. Feature cast iron fireplace. Fitted shelves to alcove. 2 Radiators. Central arch with wooden case beam. Recessed spotlights. Telephone point. TV point. Dimmer switch. Latch door.
ENSUITE BATHROOM
8'1 x 6'5. Double aspect over rooftops to St. Michaels Church and South Downs to the south and east to the Castle. Wood panelled steel bath with independent shower over, tiled splashback and glazed screen. Heritage suite of low level w.c. and double wash basin. Utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, slatted shelves over. Latch door opening to stairs to second floor bedroom.
BEDROOM 4
10'7 x 9'8. Sash window looking south to Pipe Passage. Double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelves, fitted shelves to other alcove. Recessed spotlights. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
8'5 x 5'2. Sliding sash window with view to the Castle. Glazed shower cubicle with independent shower and tiled walls. Saniton wash basin. Low level w.c. with wooden seat. Half tiled walls to basin area. Latch door to second staircase leading to the second floor.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance door with arched fanlight over and sash window looking west to Pipe Passage.
SITTING ROOM
18'5 x 10'10. Picture window to rear garden and excellent Castle view. Double patio doors to east facing garden. Oak wood flooring and built-in floor mats. Recessed spotlighting. Exposed ceiling beam. Telephone point. Arch and step to additional ‘L' shaped reception space, 10'6 x 7'10. Dimmer switch. Understairs cupboard with shelves and hanging rail for coats. Stairs to first floor landing with painted wood and exposed hand rail.
SNUG (OR DINING ROOM)
9'5 x 9'2. Sash window to Pipe Passage to west. Open fireplace with cast iron ‘duck's nest' grate. Glazed display cabinets to reveals with cupboards under. Radiator. Oak flooring. Dimmer switch.
KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM
17'9 x 11'. Exceptional Castle view to east. Sash window to Pipe Passage to west. Superb painted wood fitted kitchen with ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit, single drainer and mixer tap. Granite worktop to each side with drawer and cupboards under. Tiled splashbacks. Tray shelf. Further worktop with drawer under. Skirting heater. Wall cupboards. Cupboard housing Logic+ System 30 gas fired boiler. Ceramic Neff 4-ring electric hob and stainless steel electric oven under, extractor hood with light over. Fitted Bosch fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Pull-out hinged corner cupboard. Recessed spotlights. Fireplace with mantel and brick hearth. Recessed spotlights. Fitted shelved cupboards with cupboards over and glazed crockery cupboard.
OUTSIDE
2 SECTION GARDEN
Front section approximately 31' x 24'. Fan brick step to decked seating area enclosed by feature flint wall, shrub borders and superb outlook to the Castle. Outside light, power point and water tap. Brick side entrance with timber gate to Pipe Passage. Arch to:-
Rear section approximately 53' x 75' with superb view to the Castle and St. Michael's Church. Lawn with raised and shaped borders, apple and fig trees. Summer house with double doors. Timber shed 4' x 4'. Garden room, 11'5 x 6'9. Modern brick building with fan window to the east, power and lighting.
2 GARAGES
15'5 x 9'1, with 12' depth brick parking space in front of automatic garage doors.
Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band D
Notice
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