5 bed detached house for sale

Timberyard Lane, Lewes BN7

Guide price £1,300,000 - £1,350,000. Tucked away in a peaceful riverside position close to the heart of Lewes, Timberyard Lane is a striking contemporary home designed around space, light and flexibility.

Arranged across three levels, the house offers an unusually versatile layout, with five bedrooms (including a self-contained two-bedroom annexe), dedicated studio and gym, generous storage, a double garage and a private terrace. It is a home that can adapt remarkably easily to family life, multigenerational living, working from home or for building additional income.

The main living space is at the heart of the house and immediately sets the tone. Vaulted ceilings create a wonderful sense of scale, while full-height glazing draws in natural light and frames views towards the River Ouse. Engineered oak flooring and underfloor heating run beneath, giving the space a clean, contemporary finish without losing its warmth.

The kitchen sits naturally within this open-plan room, with sleek white gloss cabinetry, marble work surfaces and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances. There is plenty of room to cook, eat and spend time together, while bi-folding doors open directly onto the decked terrace beyond.

This outside space feels like a natural extension of the house. Sunny and generously proportioned, there’s room for outdoor dining, relaxed seating and entertaining.

Also on this level is a self-contained annexe, connected to the main house but with the independence to work beautifully in its own right. It includes its own kitchen, two double bedrooms and a shower room, although the layout could just as easily be arranged as a bedroom and private living room. It is ideal for older children, extended family, long-term guests or as an additional income stream.

Upstairs, a galleried landing overlooks the living space below. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with a dual-aspect outlook towards the river and nature reserve, alongside a dressing area and contemporary en-suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom complete this floor.

The lower ground floor adds another dimension entirely. A studio or office has its own street-level entrance and adjoining shower room, making it particularly well suited to anyone working professionally from home. Alongside is a dedicated gym, while a substantial storage and workshop area provides invaluable space for bikes, sports equipment and everything that tends to accumulate around busy family life.

A double-width garage completes the additional spaces, with further off-street parking outside.

Six solar panels contribute towards the home's electricity, while an EPC rating of B reflects the property's more contemporary approach to energy efficiency.

For all its scale, one of the greatest strengths of Timberyard Lane is its location. The house feels surprisingly private and tucked away, yet Lewes station, the High Street and the everyday life of the town are all within easy walking distance.

Additional Property Information

Property type: Detached house
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Double garage and off-street parking
Outside space: Decked terrace
Council tax: Band G
EPC rating: B
Building warranty: Remainder of new-build warranty
Solar: Six roof-mounted pv panels
Heating: Underfloor heating to principal living areas

The Area

Set within the South Downs National Park, Lewes combines the independent spirit and cultural life of a small town with beautiful countryside quite literally on its doorstep.

Its historic streets are filled with independent shops, bookshops, cafés, restaurants and pubs, alongside everyday essentials and larger supermarkets. There is a thriving food scene too, with regular markets and a strong emphasis on local producers.

The Depot cinema sits beside the station and has become one of the town's cultural landmarks, while the internationally renowned Glyndebourne is only a few miles away. For weekends outdoors, the surrounding South Downs offer an almost endless choice of walking, running and cycling routes.

Timberyard Lane is particularly well positioned to enjoy it all. Despite its peaceful setting beside the river, the centre of Lewes is just a short walk away, making this a home where the car can very easily be left behind.

Transport Links

Lewes railway station is within easy walking distance of the property, with regular direct services to Brighton in around 15-20 minutes and London Victoria in just over an hour. Services also connect with Gatwick Airport and destinations across the south coast.

By road, the A27 provides straightforward access towards Brighton, Eastbourne and the wider Sussex coastline, while the surrounding South Downs can be reached within minutes.

Schools

Lewes is well served by a broad choice of schools and colleges, with several within walking distance of Timberyard Lane.

Local options include well-regarded primary schools, Priory School for secondary education and Lewes Old Grammar School, alongside further education provision within the town.

The wider area also offers a strong selection of independent and state schools across Lewes, Brighton and the surrounding villages, making the location particularly practical for families at different stages of education.

EPC Rating: B

Garden

Private decked garden accessible via the open-plan living room and via a side entrance. Benefits from two sets of bi-folding doors.

Parking - Off Street

Off-street parking for 3 vehicles.

Parking - Double Garage

Double garage with automated doors, abundant storage, multiple power sockets and internal access to the house and an adjoining designated binstore. The garage leads on to a spacious storage void below the house that has been decked out as a workshop.

Disclaimer

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