King Henrys Road, Lewes

Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer to the open market, this very spacious and light first floor apartment in a mansion style property divided into five flats. This imposing property stands on a fine corner site in a very well thought of area of the Wallands district, and has garages, parking and gardens. The apartment has its own separate entrance to the west side, with porch/boot room to the ground floor, door to a utility room and stairs to a 28' dining/reception hall with a large south facing window. The flat has 3 double bedrooms, 2 being very spacious with windows overlooking King Henrys Road to open countryside and South Downs beyond. There is a modern shower off the second landing and a family bathroom, a large 18' x 15'6 sitting room with south facing aspect over the garden, and a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room and larder. It is very rare to find such a sizeable apartment in Lewes, particularly with its own garage, additional communal driveway parking and a section of garden to the south-west exclusively used by this apartment. There is gas fired central heating as well as many characterful features including high ceilings, sash windows, picture rails and fireplaces.

Highfield House is located on the west corner of De Warrenne Road and King Henrys Road, with vehicular access. This is in the celebrated Wallands area of Lewes with wide tree-lined roads and grass verges, situated to the north of Lewes Castle and the town centre. There is an excellent primary school close by, a corner shop in Leicester Road and access to superb South Downs walks off Hill Road which adjoins King Henrys Road. Lewes' charming town centre is just a 10 minute walk and offers a plethora of historic attractions and period buildings, along with an abundance of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. There are 3 superstores in the town and an excellent cinema which is adjacent to the mainline railway station (London Victoria 65 mins, London Bridge 70 mins & Brighton 15 mins).

ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
11'5 x 6'3. Double aspect with windows to the garden and driveway. Coloured leadlight window. Cloaks hanging space. Clay tiled floor. Radiator. Stairs to first floor. Dado rail.

UTILITY ROOM
8'1 x 4'4. South facing window to garden. Clay tiled floor. Radiator. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboard under. Tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Window to south. Dado rail. Glazed door to inner landing with 2 double cupboards with hanging rails.

SHOWER ROOM
7'4 x 5'8. Shower cubicle with independent shower cubicle with Independent drench shower and hand shower. 2 tone wall tiling. White suite comprising wash basin with mixer taps and cupboards under, and low level w.c. Lighted mirror. Extractor fan. Recessed spotlighting.

DINING/RECEPTION HALL
28'2 x 8'1 on 2 levels with French doors onto south facing flat roof area. Fitted book shelves. 3 steps up to dining area. 2 Radiators. Base cupboard. Dado rail. Wall light. Entryphone.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
15'5 x 13'2. West facing sash bay window. Solid oak worktops over range of white wooden cupboards and drawers. Fitted dishwasher. Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap. Oak wood wall shelves. Ideal gas fired combination boiler. Free-standing Bosh cooker with hob and double oven. Stainless steel extractor hood with light. Space for dining table. Radiator. Dimmer switch. LARDER 6'4 x 4'3, with window and fitted shelves.

SITTING ROOM
18' x 15'6. South facing sash window. High ceiling, picture rail and cornice. Open fireplace with granite hearth and wood-burner. 2 Radiators.

BEDROOM 1
14'9 x 17'3 into bay. Feature sash bay window overlooking King Henrys Road and fine views to open countryside. Picture rail, cornice and high skirtings. Fitted double wardrobe cupboard. Radiator. Wall light.

BEDROOM 2
15'6 x 16'2 into bay. Feature sash bay window overlooking King Henrys Road and fine views to open countryside and Crowborough Beacon. Full wall of fitted wardrobe cupboards (2 double & 1 single) with hanging rails and shelves. Radiator. Picture rail, cornice and high skirtings. Dimmer switch.

BEDROOM 3
11'4 x 8'6. East facing sash window. Picture rail, cornice and high skirtings. Radiator.

BATHROOM
9' x 7'2. Frosted sash window. Modern roll-top bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin. Shaver point. Low level wc. Bidet with mixer tap. Mirrored bathroom cabinet. Tiled floor. Modern radiator. Dome light. Dimmer switch.

INNER LOBBY
Airing cupboard housing modern pressurised water tank, immersion heater and slatted shelves. Dado rail.

OUTSIDE

GARDEN & PARKING
Highfield House has a fine concourse with a large communal tarmacadam driveway, also leading to garages and entrance hall. Additional garden area to the south-west, used by no.2, with steps to a pebbled area with raised beds and fenced seating area to the west side.

GARAGE
17'2 x 9'4. Up-and-over door. Power and lighting. Fitted shelves.

LEASE DETAILS
Shared freehold.
Length of lease: 999 years from 20/10/1994
Service charge: £3232.09 pa (2025-2026)
Ground rent: peppercorn

Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band C

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.