Priory Crescent, Lewes

Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present this fine and elegant first floor apartment in this exquisite Regency building, in the prime location of the picturesque Priory Crescent in the heart of Southover. The property enjoys exceptional views towards Lewes Castle in one direction and over gardens towards countryside and the South Downs to the south. From the attractive shared entrance hall, you pass a stunning first floor south facing balcony and into the apartment's entrance hall, with a high quality roll-top bath/shower room and separate cloakroom. There is a superb double bedroom with sash window over Priory Crescent gardens to Lewes' historical town centre and a second bedroom/study, currently with fitted shelving. The third room to the front of the property is the large formal sitting room with attractive fireplace, high ceiling, picture rails and tall skirtings. The pièce de résistance is the large 21' kitchen/dining room with a superb open fitted kitchen and a large area for sitting and dining. The apartment has high ceilings and gas fired central heating.

Priory Crescent is a stunning and much renowned Regency crescent in a prime Southover location. The property has an open outlook to the front over the Grange Gardens towards Keere Street and the historic town centre properties, including St. Michaels Church and Lewes Castle. To the south, the property overlooks the Priory Crescent gardens to the old nursery field with sports club beyond, open countryside and the South Downs. The property is just a few minutes walk to the excellent Depot Cinema and Lewes Railway Station (London Victoria 65 mins, London Bridge 90 mins & Brighton 15 mins). The town centre and High Street are just beyond, with a plethora of period properties, independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, together with 3 superstores. There are superb walks easily accessed from the flat to the South Downs, across open fields and along the banks of the River Ouse.

ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-

GROUND FLOOR

SHARED ENTRANCE HALL
Attractive original entrance door with Georgian fanlight. Stairs to:-

FIRST FLOOR

SHARED LANDING
Access to:-

BALCONY
7' x 5'. View over the large garden and views beyond. Wrought iron railing. Cushioned floor. N.B. Use for this property and the second floor apartment.

APARTMENT ENTRANCE LOBBY
7'2 x 4'11. Entrance door with glazed light over. Entryphone. Oak flooring. Dado rail. Box for gas and electric meters and fuse box.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM
12'2 x 9'8. Sash window facing south to the rear garden. Modern roll-top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Glazed shower cubicle with independent Mira ‘drench' shower with hand shower attachment, tiled walls and shower tray. Wash basin with mixer tap and wood top to both sides. Low level w.c. Chrome ladder towel rail. Picture rail. Mirrored bathroom cabinet. Wall light. Cupboard housing Worcester Greenstar 25i condensing combination boiler.

SEPARATE W.C.
7'4 max x 3'6. Sash window facing south to the rear garden. Modern low level w.c. Contemporary glass wash hand basin with mixer tap. Oak flooring.

INNER HALLWAY
9'9 x 8'9. Central arch, picture rail and high skirtings. Attractive architrave to sitting room. Oak flooring. 2 Wall lights. Underfloor heating control.

BEDROOM 1
13'4 x 10'. Sash window with superb view to Lewes town centre and the castle. Radiator. Recessed spotlighting. Picture rail and high skirtings.

BEDROOM 2 (currently used as a study)
8'9 x 8'7. Glazed doors to rear and tall sash window with superb view over The Red House garden to Southover and High Street and further to Lewes Castle and St. Michael's Church spire. Fireplace. Oak flooring. Picture rail and high skirtings. Fitted shelves to each side of door and overhead shelves. Double wardrobe cupboard.

SITTING ROOM
20'5 x 13'8 with 10' ceiling height. 2 Superb sash windows overlooking Southover to Rotten Row and Lewes High Street with Lewes Castle as a centrepiece. Panelled area below window. Cast iron fireplace with ornate wood mantle, fitted bookshelves to each side. Bureau to east wall with base cupboards and bookshelves over. TV point. Picture rails and high skirtings. Radiator. Original door.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
21'2 x 13'2. 2 Sash windows with southerly aspect, overlooking the rear garden. Fitted kitchen with butler's sink and mixer tap. Oak wood top with rounded end. Cupboard with fitted washing machine. Fitted dishwasher. Pull-out spice rack. Rounded end cupboard. Miele 4-ring electric ceramic hob with stainless steel electric oven and stainless steel extractor hood with lights over. Drawers and cupboards under and wall cupboards over. Space for fridge/freezer. Oak flooring. Radiator. 3 Wall light points. Space for table and chairs. Open fireplace. Shelved larder style cupboard with space over. Further fitted shelved cupboard with cupboard and shelves over. Telephone point. Recessed spotlighting.

Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band D

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.