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, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
An extremely attractive and well presented modern detached family house situated close to the centre of this popular East Sussex village and enjoying large rear gardens.
house, 4 bedrooms
Situated in a small and select private cul-de-sac, detached four bedroom house offering good-sized living accommodation, gardens to the rear with useful log cabin and garage. Apply Lewes 01273 474101
house, 4 bedrooms
A spacious period cottage on the edge of this popular Sussex village. About 0.2 acre
house, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
A SPACIOUS FOUR BEDROOM VICTORIAN BAY FRONTED HOUSE OF CHARACTER HAVING THE BENEFIT OF A LARGE ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, USEFUL OUT BUILDINGS AND FURTHER GENEROUS OFF-ROAD PARKING. The property...
house, 3 bedrooms
PART OF AN ANCIENT MILL COMPLEX SET BACK FROM THE ROAD WITH THE BENEFIT OF ABOUT 2 ACRES OF ORCHARD, PADDOCK & LIGHT WOODLAND. MILL HOUSE IS A GRAND FORMER MILLER'S ABODE DATING BACK TO 1830...
house, 2 bedrooms
Delightful detached bungalow, only built 2 years ago, with countryside views and off-road parking.
Sunny gardens to the side and rear.
Flexible rooms can be adjusted to suit your needs.
house, 3 bedrooms
OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY (2ND JUNE).
Delightful Victorian mid-terrace house with a sunny rear courtyard garden.
Ensuite and bathroom. Close to local shops and schools.
Cellar, stri
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms
A charming detached three bedroom Sussex country house. Secluded in approx one acre of delightful gardens and backing on the open countryside. Originally a farmhouse believed to date back to 1680....
house, 3 bedrooms
FIRSTBUY PRICE BASED ON 80% / 20% SHARED EQUITY SCHEME. FULL PRICE IS 204950. Aimed at first-time buyers, OWN YOUR OWN HOME WITH A MORTGAGE FOR JUST 80% of the property value with the remaining...
house, 3 bedrooms
FIRSTBUY PRICE BASED ON 80% / 20% SHARED EQUITY SCHEME. FULL PRICE IS 204950. Aimed at first-time buyers, OWN YOUR OWN HOME WITH A MORTGAGE FOR JUST 80% of the property value with the remaining...