Detached house for sale in Keere Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7

19 Keere Street is located just off the High Street in the highly sought after and picturesque county town of Lewes. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the 18th century. Externally the house is very pretty, with brick, flint and tile hung elevations. Internally the house provides well arranged and interesting accommodation over three floors.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall with a useful walk-in utility cupboard and a lovely double aspect 25' sitting / dining room with an impressive inglenook fireplace and glazed doors giving direct access to the garden. In addition and approached via glazed casement doors there is a well-fitted kitchen with walk-in larder.

Arranged over the first floor is a delightful guest bedroom with a useful nursery / dressing room, a further bedroom with a built-in study area and a well appointed bathroom. On the second floor there is a particularly generous principal bedroom. From all three bedrooms and the bathroom there are spectacular far reaching views over Lewes towards the South Downs.

Planning permission was granted by the South Downs National Park Planning Authority in May 2019 under reference sdnp/18/06213/lis for "proposed internal alterations to layout of dwelling." Whilst this planning consent has lapsed it is understood that as our client has implemented part of the consent the planning should be valid in perpetuity. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries. The unimplemented elements of the consent include creating a wet room on the ground floor and an ensuite shower room on the second floor.

The lovely walled garden lies to the rear of the property and west of the house and is a particular feature of the house being laid to lawn with various well stocked borders.

The historic county town of Lewes provides an extensive range of restaurants, shops and recreational facilities including the Depot Cinema. In addition there are three supermarkets including Waitrose. Lewes mainline station is 0.3 of a mile walk from the house with direct services to Central London, Gatwick and Brighton. The surrounding South Downs National Park provides wonderful scenic walks.

There is an excellent selection of both state and public schools within easy reach. State schools include Western Road and Southover Primary Schools, East Sussex College and bhasvic. Public schools in the area include Lewes Old Grammar School, The Annan School, Brighton College and Eastbourne College.

Local Authorities: Lewes District Council and The South Downs National Park Authority
Tax Band: E
EPC: Not applicable.