High Street, Lewes

A Piece of Lewes History, Reimagined for Modern Life.
Built in 1863 by the Nevill Estate on the site of a demolished manor, this exceptional townhouse sits at the heart of Lewes, where period character meets a striking, light-industrial sensibility. Once a shop and residence, it has been thoughtfully reimagined throughout to create a home that feels both rooted in history and effortlessly liveable today.
From the doorstep, the South Downs rise at the top of the street, the River Ouse is a short walk away, and on Bonfire Night the legendary Lewes celebrations and the Battle of Lewes processions pass right by the front door.

The sitting room is the great surprise of the house: a double-sized, light-filled reception room over twenty-one feet long, centred on a working open fire set against an Italian glass surround with a black limestone hearth. Espresso engineered oak flooring runs throughout, and a ceiling-height bookshelf spans the full length of the room. Sliding barn doors give the floor a flexible rhythm, opening rooms up or closing them off as needed.
The dining room has been enlarged by the removal of the original hallway, creating generous space for entertaining around a second working open fire and matching Italian glass surround. Crittall doors open onto the patio, where original red brick, gently sloped for drainage, catches the midday sun.
The kitchen, fully restored in 2019, is full of character: a La Canche range sits beneath cast-iron and solid walnut shelving, with quartz worktops above bespoke cabinetry finished in Farrow & Ball's "Dinnerware" blue with walnut inserts.

The principal bedroom suite is a genuine sanctuary, with sliding barn doors allowing it to open onto or close off a second bedroom as required, alongside bespoke fitted wardrobes. A further bedroom and a generous bedroom/dressing room complete this floor, served by a beautifully restored bathroom with Bayswater suites, high-level WCs, brass taps, metro tiles and a Carrara marble landing WC.

A custom spiral staircase, cast from an original Parisian Métro design, leads up to a bedroom tucked beneath the eaves with its own en-suite - Italian glass hexagonal mosaic tiles, Italian taps and shower, and Carrara marble flooring. There is scope to add a dormer and rear balcony, subject to consent.
Lower Ground Floor
A substantial cellar room, over twenty feet long, houses a private sauna and washroom - a flexible studio space with real potential, including the option to reinstate a separate outdoor entrance.

A sheltered patio garden with original sloped red-brick flooring offers a private pocket of greenery, with Crittall doors blurring the line between indoors and out.

This is a town people leave cities for. On your doorstep: independent shops, the Black Horse and the Pelham for a pint, Abyss Brewery for something local, and live music year-round at the Con Club. Baxter's Field is a minute's walk, the South Downs rise at the top of the road, the River Ouse and Pells Pool are five minutes away, and the coast at Tidemills just nine minutes by car. Lewes Grammar, Lewes Priory and Lewes College are all within easy reach.

A rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Lewes history, beautifully and intelligently restored for the way we live now.

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Bees Homes use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested.

Floor plan measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built in furniture.

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Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold