West Street, Lewes

Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer this unique period property to the market originally the Co-op Dairy, later home to the renowned Wallace & Wallace Arms, Armour, and Toy Auction House.

This remarkable building combines period charm with outstanding development potential, featuring two galleried showrooms with feature staircases, offices with vaulted ceilings, attractive bay windows, and a distinctive clock tower.

Planning & Development Potential

Current Commercial Permission:

Ground Floor Retail Unit: Approx. 645 sq ft

Lower Ground Accommodation: Approx. 1,160 sq ft Excellent position opposite a public car park, ideal for retail or gallery use.

Residential Development Permission: Full planning permission has been granted for five apartments (one affordable unit), each of unique design and character.

Total development: six units

Parking: Four allocated spaces with four additional tandem spaces

Communal Features: Provision for large sedum/grass roof terrace

Location
The West Street Auction House occupies an attractive position within Lewes town centre's one-way system, opposite The Needlemakers and its car park.
Just 100 yards from the historic High Street, the property sits among Lewes' many period landmarks, including the Norman Castle to the west.

Lewes Railway Station: 5-minute walk services to;

London Victoria & London Bridge: approx. 70 minutes

Brighton: every 20 minutes

Close to the Pells area with riverside walks and the open-air swimming pool

Waitrose and other major stores are within easy reach

Commercial Unit

Retail Space: 645 sq ft Attractive West Street frontage overlooking The Needlemakers car park.

Lower Ground Floor: 1,160 sq ft Direct access from retail space; ideal for additional display, storage, or office use.

Proposed Apartments

Apartment 1 1,185 sq ft

Private entrance from West Street.

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, open-plan living room/kitchen, bathroom, large sitting room

First Floor: Double landing, two double bedrooms, and separate access to second bathroom

Apartment 2 Largest Unit 1,216 sq ft

Private entrance from Edward Street.

Ground Floor: Double bedroom, large open-plan reception/kitchen area, bathroom

First Floor: Private staircase to double bedroom with attractive architectural features

Apartment 3 592 sq ft (Affordable Unit)

Private entrance.

Entrance lobby, bathroom, bedroom, and open-plan sitting room/kitchen with storage

Apartment 4 828 sq ft

Access via shared passageway between West Street and Edward Street.

First Floor: Separate kitchen, good-sized sitting room, bathroom

Second Floor: Bedroom with Velux roof lights and attractive sloping ceilings

Apartment 5 968 sq ft (Maisonette)

Accessed from shared main stairway and landing.

Entrance hall, shower room, family bathroom

Large open-plan sitting room/kitchen with bay window overlooking West Street

Second Floor: Double bedroom

Parking & External Features

Four tandem parking bays approached from Edward Street

Communal sedum roof terrace

Business Rates
Lewes District Council

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.