A charming three bedroom Grade II Listed Georgian cottage of unrelenting quality and craftmanship, believed to have been constructed circa 1802. Originally a terrace of seven dwellings, 1 Pipe Passage was created combining three of the cottages into one residence in the early 1950s, and occupies a delightful, elevated position with commanding panoramic views to neighbouring Lewes Castle and beyond. With a stunning, well stocked flint walled garden over two levels and benefitting from two garages with off-street parking spaces close by, this serene and enchanting home has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Please contact our Lewes office for an appointment to view.

DESCRIPTION:

A charming three bedroom Grade II Listed Georgian cottage of unrelenting quality and craftmanship, believed to have been constructed circa 1802. Originally a terrace of seven dwellings, 1 Pipe Passage was created combining three of the cottages into one residence in the early 1950s. This much cherished family home occupies a delightful, elevated garden plot with captivating and commanding panoramic views to neighbouring Lewes Castle and beyond. With a stunning, well stocked flint walled garden over two levels and benefitting from two garages with off-street parking spaces close by, this serene and enchanting home has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

The charming and tastefully presented accommodation is laid out over three floors. It comprises a Reception Hall/Drawing Room with original sash windows and French doors onto the flint walled courtyard Garden. A second reception room is an ideal snug or second dining area. The bespoke fitted open plan Kitchen with an integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, microwave, electric oven with electric four ring hob over, triple aspect (E, S & W) extending to Dining area. Feature pantry cupboard with wall mounted 'gas fired' boiler housed in a corner cupboard.

There are three bedrooms and a forth room, currently a study but with the potential of a fourth bedroom, over the first and second floors. Of special merit is the large, first floor triple aspect Principal Bedroom suite which has uninterrupted views of the garden, Lewes Castle, Lewes Golf Course and the downs on the horizon. This lovely room boasts a range of built-in wardrobes, dressing area along with an en-suite Bathroom.

Gas fired central heating serves panel radiators appointed throughout. All main services are connected to the property. Lewes District Council Tax band F.

Outside:

The property is situated in an elevated position on a small twitten leading off from the High Street to New Road. There is a side entrance gate into the secluded and truly delightful flint wall enclosed rear garden with an area of paved patio from which to sit and admire the views over the garden to the Castle and beyond, and enjoy al fresco dining. Steps lead down onto an expanse of lawn, edged with deeply planted and well stocked flower beds. An hexagonal timber framed Summerhouse set on a concrete base with leaded light windows, cedar shingle pitched roof, and electric light and power, provides a charming vista of the walled garden; brick-built garden store room. The two adjoining single garages (Leasehold) with electric up-and-over doors and off-street parking to the front, are found at the end of the twitten on New Road.

LOCATION:

Set in an elevated location in the very heart of Lewes town centre, Pipe Passage is a pedestrian pathway or 'twitten' that leads from the High Street in a Northerly direction to New Road. Lewes is a thriving county town situated in The South Downs National Park and has an excellent range of individual shops, restaurants and several supermarkets, together with many cultural and recreational facilities, including an independent three-screen cinema. There is a fast main line railway service to London - Victoria in just over the hour. The South Downs National Park provides wonderful opportunities for walking and recreation. The city of Brighton and Hove is about 8 miles to the south west. The internationally renown Glyndebourne Opera House is about 3 miles to the East. The A27 lies a short distance to the south of Lewes, and provides fast access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.

Lewes has some excellent state schools and there are many well respected and established private schools in the area, including Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College, Roedean, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College and Lancing College.