Mount Street, Lewes, East Sussex

Rose Cottage is an attractive home offering approximately 843 sq ft of thoughtfully designed accommodation. The property has been carefully reconfigured to create bright, contemporary living spaces while retaining a number of attractive period features, making it well suited as either a permanent residence or a town base.

The principal reception space is the open-plan sitting, dining and kitchen area, where vaulted ceilings with exposed painted timber beams and rooflights create an impressive sense of space and light. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units, wooden work surfaces and a breakfast bar, while the adjoining dining area benefits from full-height glazing and double doors opening directly onto the courtyard garden.

The accommodation comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room incorporating an original brick arch and exposed flintwork, while two further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working. One of these enjoys direct access to the courtyard through double doors. A contemporary family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Approached through a wrought-iron gate, the enclosed brickpaved courtyard provides a private and sheltered setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is bordered by mature hedging, climbing roses and established planting, creating an attractive, low-maintenance outdoor space.

The property enjoys a prime position on Mount Street, one of Lewes’ most attractive and historic residential roads, within easy reach of the town’s extensive amenities. Lewes offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, supermarkets and cultural attractions, together with a renowned independent cinema and a popular farmers’ market. The surrounding South Downs National Park provides opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, while the Sussex coastline is also accessible. The area is well served by a number of highly regarded schools, including Lewes Old Grammar School, Cumnor House Sussex and Bede’s Senior School, alongside well-regarded state schools and sixth form colleges.

Lewes railway station provides regular services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Brighton and Eastbourne, while the A27 offers convenient road connections to Brighton, Gatwick Airport, the M23 and the wider motorway network.