Charming historic Lewes, the county town of East Sussex ,has steep streets, little alleyways and red-roofed Georgian houses. A house given to Anne of Cleves after her brief marriage to King Henry VIII ended is now the towns museum. The town has community, culture and beauty in abundance, as well as being set amongst beautiful countryside, with many opportunities for walks or picnics. There are a variety of different types of properties for sale in Lewes including a selection of Georgian, pre-Georgian and Victorian properties, as well as new properties that have been built in styles that blend in with the existing architecture. You will also discover flats for sale in Lewes in modern purpose built blocks, and apartments in converted period houses.
Amenities for properties in Lewes
The town of Lewes is famous for having a rich variety of thriving independent shops situated in its three High Streets. There are boutiques, antiques shops, a monthly farmers market, antiquarian bookshops, art galleries, specialist chocolate shops and delicatessens. All the major banks and building societies have at least one branch in Lewes, as well as Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets. Families who are searching for houses for sale in Lewes will discover the town has a leisure centre, a library, an outdoor swimming pool as well as good schools, a castle and a selection of cafés and restaurants. The universities of Sussex and Brighton are less than 10 miles from Lewes, and the famous and popular Glyndebourne Opera House is close by. Lewes is the administrative centre of East Sussex, housing the headquarters of fire, police, ambulance and health authority services - these, together with Lewes Prison, are the towns major employers.
Transport for Lewes
Regular train services operate during peak times from the mainline station in Lewes into London Victoria in a journey time of just over one hour. Lewes is easily accessible by road via the A26 and A27. There are also regular bus services to Lewes from all major surrounding towns.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Lewes, you might like to register with estate agents in Brighton, Seaford and Hailsham.
house, 3 bedrooms
PRICE RANGE £265,000 - £275,000 A linked terrace family house close to the centre of Lewes. The property occupies an elevated position and has 3 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms with galley style...
house, 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL OPEN HOUSE DAY ON SATURDAY 17 MARCH.
A beautifully presented period townhouse, situated in a sought after position close to the High Street.
house, 2 bedrooms
Guide Price £225,000 - £250,000
Two bedroom semi-detached house within the popular village of Laughton. Open-plan sitting/dining room, Level rear garden with patio area. Cul-de-sac location,
house, 4 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
An opportunity to acquire, in our opinion, a bright and well-appointed four bedroom semi detached period property situated in an elevated position on one of Lewes' sought after roads, enjoying...
house, 5 bedrooms
A substantial detached 5 bedroomed family house in around 2 acres (tbv) with established gardens, swimming pool, paddock and double garage (with integral annex potential) and available with early...
house, 4 bedrooms
MARIGOLD FARM, NASH STREET, CHIDDINGLY, EAST SUSSEX BN27 4AA ON THE SITE OF AN ANCIENT FARMSTEAD, MARIGOLD FARM IS AN OLD COUNTRY HOUSE, EXTENDED AND IMPROVED WITH STYLE AND CHARACTER, RETAINING...
house, 4 bedrooms
LOWER MAJORS, NASH STREET, CHIDDINGLY BN27 4AA. AN OLD WHEELWRIGHT'S COTTAGE DATING BACK TO 1898 EXTENDED AND IMPROVED OVER RECENT YEARS. NOW A VERY SPACIOUS & STYLISH COUNTRY RESIDENCE...
house, 2 bedrooms
FIR TREE VIEW NURSERY, HALLAND, TN22 5RE. AN IMPOSING GATED SITE, DEFINED BY A SUBSTANTIAL BOUNDARY WALL EDGED BY TWO DISTINCTIVE LAMP POSTS. ALTOGETHER APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES (TO BE CONFIRMED)...
house, 4 bedrooms
CHESSLANDS, ARLINGTON VILLAGE, EAST SUSSEX BN26 6RX. A DELIGHTFUL 17TH CENTURY COTTAGE, NESTLING IN THE HEART OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE, SURROUNDED BY OTHER HOMES OF DISTINCTION. SET IN LARGER THAN...
house, 3 bedrooms
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2012 FROM 11AM TO 12PM.
3 bedroom semi-detached house.
Approx. 2 acres of land.
Newly refurbished including solar powered hot water