The St, Lewes, BN8

Property Reference: 2928329.

The first ever opportunity to make your home in this highly desirable two double bedroomed single storey cottage sympathetically converted out of a redundant range of historic agricultural buildings finished to an exceptionally high standard. Situated in a delightfully peaceful idyll nestled at the foot of the parklands of Glynde Place adjacent to a pond boasting enviable panoramic views of Mount Caburn, Firle Beacon and the surrounding downs and only a short walk away from the centre of Glynde Village with ready access to its mainline train station, recently reopened and popular Trevor Arms pub, village shop/post office and tea rooms, community swimming pool, recreation ground and cricket club. This property is one of three on this development which are all attached. 

The property embraces a range of low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies to deliver high levels of sustainability including thermal insulation, solar slates, air source heating and high-performance vacuum glazing.

KEY FEATURES:

• Enviable rural location and position
• Traditional Estate Landlord
• Spacious open plan living accommodation
• Quality fitted kitchen with stone work surfaces
• 2 Double bedrooms
• En-suite to main bedroom
• Bathroom
• Underfloor heating throughout
• An abundance of revealed character structural oak beams
• High levels of thermal efficiency with sustainable heating and solar slate PV systems
• Off-road parking
• Front and rear garden
• Pets will be considered

Property Access:

Access to the property is via a private driveway lined with trees and traditional estate rail fencing cutting through a picturesque downland farmland setting.

On arrival a block paved pedestrian pathway leads from a designated off road parking space up to the partially glazed front door opening into the:

The Entrance Hallway:

Located in front of you as you enter is a single external doorway leading out into the rear enclosed garden/patio area.

A door off to Walk-in Cupboard 1 - Houses the electrical distribution boards and space/plumbing for a washing machine.

A door off to Walk-in Cupboard 2 - Houses the pressurised hot water tank and other plant.

 A doorway to the right leads off into:

 The Living/Dining Area:

A generously proportioned open plan and flexible living space with natural stone finished floor and fitted wood burner. Vaulted ceiling throughout with an abundance of oak timber trusses and structural beams on show framed by lime plaster finishes. A pair of Georgian glazed doors lead off onto the patio/enclosed rear garden. A pair of sliding Georgian styled full height glazed pocket doors lead through into:

The Kitchen:

Includes a fitted range of neutrally coloured base units topped in quartz stone work surfaces with a single drainer sink unit and mixer tap over. A range of matching wall units with mechanical extractor hood are fitted above the base units across the width of the kitchen to include a 110cm space to accommodate  a range styled cooker and a 60cm space for a self standing fridge freezer. The room has the benefit of good sized windows on either side - one overlooking the parkland of Glynde Place and the other the front garden area with its paved access pathway leading up to the front door.

(Note: For the purposes of advertising the property, the kitchen worktops have been AI generated but are due to be installed by mid-June).

On turning left on entry through the front door is a hallway leading off into:

Bathroom:

Includes a low-level panelled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin/WC built into vanity units and heated/lit mirror over. A chromed heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2:

A good-sized double bedroom with a window overlooking the rear enclosed garden. Carpeted floor covering.

Bedroom 1:

A generous sized double bedroom with a single external doorway leading off out onto a small patio area and the enclosed garden beyond. Carpeted floor covering.

An internal door leads off into:

The Ensuite Bathroom:

Including a close coupled WC , Jack & Jill wash hand basins with a heated/lit mirror over, large walk in power shower and a wall mounted chromed heated ladder towel rail.

General Notes re: Internal Finishes:

With the exception of the bathrooms and walk-in cupboards, all rooms have ceilings vaulted to eaves with revealed character oak beams/trusses on view.

All floors have wet underfloor heating systems with individually zoned controls

Both bedrooms have carpeted floor finishes with all other areas laid to natural stone or ceramic tiling

All plasterwork is in a natural lime finish.

All ceilings are fitted with LED down lighters. Additional dimmable up-lighter spots are fitted onto the oak beams in the main vaulted rooms to provide softer lighting and controlled by a separate switching system

Outside:

To the rear of the property is a good sized secluded enclosed garden area predominately laid to lawn that includes two edged borders on the South facing elevation, a large scalloped sandstone patio area outside the French doors leading out of the living/dining room and a useful garden shed in the Southern corner with mains power and light. This garden area is a real sun trap and enjoys views up towards Mount Caburn.

Services:

• Foul drainage runs to a private sewage treatment plant which also services three neighbouring properties with a shared liability to the periodic costs of emptying.
• Mains power connected
• Potable Water - Fed through a sub-meter off a private water supply system owned and managed by the Landlord
• Heating/Hot Water: From an electrically powered air source heating system

• The property benefits from an integrated solar slate PV system designed to help reduce imported electricity consumption. Any surplus electricity generated may be exported to the grid and could qualify for Smart Export Guarantee payments, subject to the occupier's electricity supplier, meter and tariff arrangements.
• EPC - B Rating 
• Council Tax Banding - yet to be confirmed by Lewes District Council but estimated Band C
• Offered unfurnished and available now. Viewings strictly by appointment.                              

Additional information on the solar slate system:

Assumed annual electricity consumption: 3500–3999 kWh

Estimated annual electricity generation from the solar slate PV system: 2865 kWh

Expected solar PV self-consumption (PV only): 818 kWh

Expected solar PV self-consumption (PV only): approximately 28.6% of generation

Estimated grid electricity independence/self-sufficiency (PV only): 21.8%

Important Note:

The above figures are estimates only. Actual electricity generation, self-consumption and savings will vary depending on weather conditions, seasonal variations and occupier energy usage patterns.

Definitions:
Self-sufficiency is the percentage of electricity consumed in the property over a year that can be met by the PV or battery.
Self-consumption is the amount of solar electricity generated by a domestic solar PV system which is subsequently consumed within the property and not exported to the distribution network. This includes solar PV directly consumed during the day and any solar PV generated electricity which is first stored in an electrical energy storage device (battery) and then discharged into domestic loads when the solar PV not generating enough electricity to meet the demand. The self consumption can be quoted in kWh or as a percentage of the total PV generation.

White Goods:

The Landlord does not supply white goods and the tenant of this property will be required to purchase these at their own expense, install and subsequently maintain/repair them. The necessary spaces and connections are provided.

 

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £2,395.00 per month (£552.69 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £2,763.46
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 19 June 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 4
- No Students
- No Smokers
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- Property has garden access
- Property has fireplace
- EPC Rating: B

If calling, please quote reference: 2928329

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.


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