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Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1HT

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Rare 60ft private south-facing walled garden – a truly unique feature in central Lewes
  • Situated in elegant Southover Manor House – a prestigious Grade II-listed former manor and girls’ school
  • Two spacious double bedrooms – including a principal with en-suite shower room
  • Versatile 22ft reception room with French doors to the garden
  • Stylish modern bathrooms – including a contemporary family bathroom and en-suite
  • Beautiful period details – high ceilings, original sash windows, ornate cornicing, and picture rails
  • Newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room – with quartz worktops and views over the garden
  • Prime location just 5 minutes from Lewes station – direct trains to London & Brighton
  • Includes private garage – located just off nearby Cluny Street
  • Historic and picturesque surroundings – moments from Anne of Cleves House, Grange Gardens, and Southover Church

Description

Elegant Garden Apartment in Historic Southover Manor, Lewes - We are delighted to present this exceptional two-bedroom garden apartment with en-bloc garage, nestled within the grand and highly desirable Southover Manor House – a distinguished former manor and private girls’ school, tastefully converted into prestigious residences in the 1980s.

Located just moments from Southover Church, Anne of Cleves House, and the picturesque Grange Gardens, this ground floor apartment boasts a rare and tranquil 60ft private south-facing walled garden—an incredibly rare find in the heart of Lewes.

Offering just over 1,000 sq ft of stylish accommodation, the property features a wonderful balance of period charm and modern convenience. There are two generous double bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with a modern en-suite shower room, and a second bedroom enjoying views over Southover High Street and historic surroundings. A smart contemporary family bathroom serves guests and residents alike.

The impressive sitting room, features a striking bay window with French doors that open directly onto the garden, flooding the space with natural light and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Original period features are beautifully preserved throughout, including high ceilings, sash windows with acoustic glazing, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, picture rails, and deep skirting boards.
The kitchen/breakfast room has been newly fitted with wooden cabinetry, quartz worktops, and modern appliances, with views and access to the peaceful rear garden. Additional highlights include: Gas central heating, Garage located nearby, Video entry system, Generous hallway storage

Southover Manor sits within one of Lewes’ most attractive and historic quarters, just a 5-minute walk to Lewes railway station (London Victoria, Brighton, and close to local amenities including the Depot Cinema and Lewes High Street - 6 month charge £1,932

Sitting Room - 4.88m x 4.55m (16'0 x 14'11) -

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 2.95m x 2.69m (9'8 x 8'10) -

Bedroom - 6.60m x 3.23m (21'8 x 10'7) -

Bedroom - 4.62m x 3.76m (15'2 x 12'4) -

Garage - 4.50m x 2.79m (14'9 x 9'2) -

Council Tax Band - E £3,211 Per Annum -

Lease Information - The seller advises that the propety is offered as leasehold and has approximatley 950 years remaining on the lease. The service charge is £1,932 per annum with a ground rent of £100 per annum. The agent has not had sight of confirmation documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitors or surveyor.

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About Oakfield, Lewes

64 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG

Oakfield Estate Agents is an independent company, and property has been our speciality since 1996.

Our wealth of experience brings with it a guarantee of in-depth local knowledge as well as an astute understanding of the housing market, and the benefits of property as an investment.

Oakfield is driving the market forward in residential lettings, property sales and block management, with branches throughout the South East of England and Kent.

Our customer base is primarily centred around those looking to rent or buy our clients' properties and our successful track record and strong reputation means that we are often the first company that customers will turn to. With Oakfield's customer service supported by the very latest technology we remain one of the leading, modern, independent agents in the South East.

Our superb team in Lewes has vast knowledge of lettings and sales, with decades of combined local industry experience. So whether you're renting, letting out, buying or selling, we're ideally placed to help.

Professional yet friendly, our staff's huge expertise makes us much more than just another estate agent.

Excellent advice is underpinned by a deep knowledge of the industry in general, and this part of the world specifically. Our deep-seated local knowledge is partly down to our own love of our neck of the woods; we've all lived and worked in Lewes and around for years. And it's a running gag that we've been into most properties in the area at one time or another over the years.

The welcome is as warm as it is genuine - you'll notice the great atmosphere the second you walk through the door.

We're all about forging long-term relationships with everyone we work with, tailoring our services to suit individual requirements and doing more than perhaps the competition would to be there at every stage with our support, whatever you need us for.

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