Sussex House LEWES  EAST SUSSEX Sussex House

212 HIGH STREET, LEWES EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2NH

Style and substance: an elegant Grade II listed townhouse

House Reception hall, Drawing room, Sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cinema room, Utility room, Boot room, Cloakroom

Principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms (2 en suite), Study, Bathroom

Flat Living room/bedroom, Kitchen/dining room, Bathroom

EPC exempt

Savills Haywards Heath Chelsea House, 8-14 The Broadway Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3AH Tel: 01444 446 000 Email: [email protected] About the property

Sussex House is a superb Georgian townhouse, with brick elevations and sash All of the bathrooms have been individually designed and feature fine details windows to the front, and elegant five bay windows to the rear. including vintage showers and Barber Wilson taps.

The property occupies a prime position on Lewes’ High Street, and is believed to The guest bedroom is served by a separate bathroom, and the first floor study lies date from the early eighteenth century. In the 1950s it was converted into office beyond. There are two further en suite bedrooms on the second floor. To the rear of space; two years ago it was acquired by the current owners, who have undertaken the second floor is a self-contained flat, with living room/bedroom, a well-equipped a comprehensive and painstaking renovation, restoring the property to its original kitchen/dining room and a bathroom, which would be ideal for staff or for extended grandeur and creating a wonderful home with generous proportions and luxurious family. fittings. The walled garden is a fine feature, fully enclosed with a generous lawn and a It is approached from the High Street via a classic solid wood front door, sheltered classic Sussex knapped flint wall to one side. Reclaimed stone steps have been by an elegant porch with graceful Doric columns. excavated down, creating terraces, and there is space to eat and relax outdoors. A gate set into the rear brick wall gives access to the off street parking space, The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full extent and layout of the which is approached via a right of way from East Street. accommodation, with points of note including the reception hall which sets the tone, reflecting the understated elegance of the property with high ceilings, a working Georgian fireplace and a turned staircase. The drawing room has the Local Information original mantelpiece and is connected to the sitting via interior double doors, which open up to create an impressive entertaining space. The picturesque County Town of Lewes is one of the oldest and most important in Sussex, with a rich and varied history. It is set within the beautiful countryside of A galleried walkway leads across the stunning open space of the double height the South Downs National Park. dining room to the stairs leading down to the lower ground floor. The dining room has full height glazing on the one corner, ensuring light floods the room and Lewes offers good schools and transport links, and has many independent creating a focal point both on the interior, by framing the view of the garden, and restaurants and shops, a thriving farmer’s market and a range of supermarkets externally, with its architectural contrast with the original rear elevation. and High Street chains.

The dining room is open to the kitchen/breakfast room, which fitted with Recreation and sporting activities are plentiful, with open air swimming at contemporary solid oak cabinetry offering plenty of storage with clean lines, and the Pells pool, a leisure centre and local golf, rugby, cricket and football clubs. is complemented by the polished concrete floor that runs through to the dining Walking and riding can be enjoyed across the South Downs; Ashdown Forest lies room. There is a spacious bespoke steel island, set with a sink, a Gaggenau gas to the north and the south coast is readily accessible. hob and electric grill and with space for seating. An impressive curved, glazed door replaces the original bay, creating a flow to the rear garden. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene across Sussex. Lewes has an independent cinema, The Depot, an active local theatre company, and there is The lower ground floor is a good counterpoint to the formal reception rooms and world-class opera at Glyndebourne. The annual Brighton Festival presents a huge ideally suited for day to day family life; to the front is a cosy yet spacious cinema programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. room, with wood panelled walls providing a splash of colour. There is an entrance from street level to the stone-flagged boot room and adjoining utility room. A Rail: Lewes station (about a third of a mile walking distance) offers direct services cloakroom and boiler room complete this floor. to London Victoria, journey time from 70 minutes, London Bridge, from 74 minutes, and Brighton, from 16 minutes. The bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors, reached by the graceful turned staircase which has been refurbished and extended. The principal Road: A27/A23/M23 to the west and A26 to the east. Brighton 10 miles, Gatwick bedroom lies to the rear, benefitting from the elegant curved bay window. Its airport 25 miles. luxurious en suite is a truly individual room, with a vintage French shower enclosure as its centrepiece. Schools: There is a good selection of state and independent schools in the area including Southover CEP School, Priory School, Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College, Hurstpierpoint College and Roedean. SussexSussex House, House, Lewes Lewes

Sussex House, Lewes Gross internal area (approx) 440.7 sq m / 4743 sq ft

Kitchen Kitchen 3.92 x 3.743.92 x 3.74 Agent’s Note 12'10 x 12'10 12'3 x 12'3 Living roomLiving / room / The garden statue is excluded from the sale. Some light fittings may be included BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom by separate negotiation. 6.82 x 4.596.82 x 4.59 6.82 x 4.576.82 x 4.57 22'4 x 15'022'4 x 15'0 DressingDressing room room 22'4 x 15'022'4 x 15'0 Sussex House, Lewes Services Gross internal area (approx) 440.7 sq m/ 4743 sq ft Sussex House, Lewes Wet underfloor heating to kitchen and dining area. Gas fired central heating Gross internal area (approx) 440.7 sq m/ 4743 sq ft elsewhere. All mains services.

Study Study BedroomBedroom BedroomBedroom 4.54 x 3.874.54 x 3.87 BedroomBedroom 4.74 x 3.664.74 x 3.66 4.70 x 4.404.70 x 4.40 utgoings Sussex House,Sussex Lewes House, Lewes 15'6 x 12'015'6 x 12'0 O 14'10 x 14'10 12'8 x 12'8 4.34 x 3.354.34 x 3.35 15'5 x 14'515'5 x 14'5 Dining room Gross internal Grossarea (approx) internal area440.7 (approx) sq m/ 4743440.7 sq ft Voidsq m/ over 4743 sq ft dining room 14'2 x 11'014'2 x 11'0 Lewes District Council, 01273 471600. 5.95 x 3.72 19'6 x 12'2 Dining room Void over 5.95 x 3.72 dining room Sitting room First floorFirst floor SecondSecond floor floor enure 19'6 x 12'2 T 6.87 x 4.63 Kitchen / 22'6 x 15'2 Freehold. Breakast room Sitting room 6.41 x 3.01 Dining room Dining room Void over Void over 6.87 x 4.63 21'0 x 9'10 5.95 x 3.72 5.95 x 3.72 Kitchen / dining room dining room © 22'6Trueplan x© 15'2 Trueplan (UK) Limited (UK) Limited Breakast room iewing 19'6 x 12'2 19'6 x 12'2 V 6.41 x 3.01 21'0 x 9'10 Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000 or their joint agents. Reception hall Sitting room Sitting room If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to Cinema Drawing room 6.02 x 4.46 6.87 x 4.63 6.87 x 4.63 Boiler 22'6 x 15'2 22'6 x 15'2 4.22 x 3.76 Kitchen / 6.28Kitchen x 4.41 / 19'9 x 14'7 discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. room Utility 13'10 x 12'4 Breakast room Breakast20'7 x room14'5 Reception hall room 6.41 x 3.01 6.41 x 3.01 Cinema Drawing room 6.02 x 4.46 Boiler 21'0 x 9'10 21'0 x 9'10 4.22 x 3.76 6.28 x 4.41 19'9 x 14'7 room Utility 13'10 x 12'4 20'7 x 14'5 room Lower ground floor Ground floor Reception hall Reception hall Cinema Cinema Drawing room Drawing room6.02 x 4.46 6.02 x 4.46 Boiler Boiler 4.22 x 3.76 4.22 x 3.76 Lower ground6.28 floor x 4.41 6.28 x 4.4119'9 x 14'7 19'9 x 14'7 Ground floor room room Utility Utility 13'10 x 12'4 13'10 x 12'4 20'7 x 14'5 20'7 x 14'5 room room © Trueplan (UK) Limited

Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: 1.They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared: July 2020 Photographs taken: July 2020 © Trueplan (UK) Limited© Trueplan (UK) Limited TP20207002