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2 bedroom apartment

Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
Added > 14 days

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TenureLeasehold
Council taxBand D
BroadbandSuper-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal
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Features and description

Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present this fine and elegant first floor apartment in this exquisite Regency building, in the prime location of the picturesque Priory Crescent in the heart of Southover. The property enjoys exceptional views towards Lewes Castle in one direction and over gardens towards countryside and the South Downs to the south. From the attractive shared entrance hall, you pass a stunning first floor south facing balcony and into the apartment's entrance hall, with a high quality roll-top bath/shower room and separate cloakroom. There is a superb double bedroom with sash window over Priory Crescent gardens to Lewes' historical town centre and a second bedroom/study, currently with fitted shelving. The third room to the front of the property is the large formal sitting room with attractive fireplace, high ceiling, picture rails and tall skirtings. The pièce de résistance is the large 21' kitchen/dining room with a superb open fitted kitchen and a large area for sitting and dining. The apartment has high ceilings and gas fired central heating.

Priory Crescent is a stunning and much renowned Regency crescent in a prime Southover location. The property has an open outlook to the front over the Grange Gardens towards Keere Street and the historic town centre properties, including St. Michaels Church and Lewes Castle. To the south, the property overlooks the Priory Crescent gardens to the old nursery field with sports club beyond, open countryside and the South Downs. The property is just a few minutes walk to the excellent Depot Cinema and Lewes Railway Station (London Victoria 65 mins, London Bridge 90 mins & Brighton 15 mins). The town centre and High Street are just beyond, with a plethora of period properties, independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, together with 3 superstores. There are superb walks easily accessed from the flat to the South Downs, across open fields and along the banks of the River Ouse.

ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-

GROUND FLOOR

SHARED ENTRANCE HALL
Attractive original entrance door with Georgian fanlight. Stairs to:-

FIRST FLOOR

SHARED LANDING
Access to:-

BALCONY
7' x 5'. View over the large garden and views beyond. Wrought iron railing. Cushioned floor. N.B. Use for this property and the second floor apartment.

APARTMENT ENTRANCE LOBBY
7'2 x 4'11. Entrance door with glazed light over. Entryphone. Oak flooring. Dado rail. Box for gas and electric meters and fuse box.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM
12'2 x 9'8. Sash window facing south to the rear garden. Modern roll-top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Glazed shower cubicle with independent Mira ‘drench' shower with hand shower attachment, tiled walls and shower tray. Wash basin with mixer tap and wood top to both sides. Low level w.c. Chrome ladder towel rail. Picture rail. Mirrored bathroom cabinet. Wall light. Cupboard housing Worcester Greenstar 25i condensing combination boiler.

SEPARATE W.C.
7'4 max x 3'6. Sash window facing south to the rear garden. Modern low level w.c. Contemporary glass wash hand basin with mixer tap. Oak flooring.

INNER HALLWAY
9'9 x 8'9. Central arch, picture rail and high skirtings. Attractive architrave to sitting room. Oak flooring. 2 Wall lights. Underfloor heating control.

BEDROOM 1
13'4 x 10'. Sash window with superb view to Lewes town centre and the castle. Radiator. Recessed spotlighting. Picture rail and high skirtings.

BEDROOM 2 (currently used as a study)
8'9 x 8'7. Glazed doors to rear and tall sash window with superb view over The Red House garden to Southover and High Street and further to Lewes Castle and St. Michael's Church spire. Fireplace. Oak flooring. Picture rail and high skirtings. Fitted shelves to each side of door and overhead shelves. Double wardrobe cupboard.

SITTING ROOM
20'5 x 13'8 with 10' ceiling height. 2 Superb sash windows overlooking Southover to Rotten Row and Lewes High Street with Lewes Castle as a centrepiece. Panelled area below window. Cast iron fireplace with ornate wood mantle, fitted bookshelves to each side. Bureau to east wall with base cupboards and bookshelves over. TV point. Picture rails and high skirtings. Radiator. Original door.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
21'2 x 13'2. 2 Sash windows with southerly aspect, overlooking the rear garden. Fitted kitchen with butler's sink and mixer tap. Oak wood top with rounded end. Cupboard with fitted washing machine. Fitted dishwasher. Pull-out spice rack. Rounded end cupboard. Miele 4-ring electric ceramic hob with stainless steel electric oven and stainless steel extractor hood with lights over. Drawers and cupboards under and wall cupboards over. Space for fridge/freezer. Oak flooring. Radiator. 3 Wall light points. Space for table and chairs. Open fireplace. Shelved larder style cupboard with space over. Further fitted shelved cupboard with cupboard and shelves over. Telephone point. Recessed spotlighting.

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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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About this agent

Charles Wycherley - Lewes
Charles Wycherley - Lewes
56 High Street Lewes BN7 1XE
01273 083818
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Formally a partner of Messrs A. Wycherley, Charles has chosen to set up a new exciting venture as Charles Wycherley Estate Agents and Surveyor. As a specialist in Lewes, a town that he loves, and within a ten mile radius including the local villages and hamlets that he knows so well, Charles has unsurpassed knowledge of Lewes property over 30 years of valuing, selling and surveying in the town and area over these many years. Charles was within a fifth generation of estate agent in the Wycherley firm, starting in 1853 in Keere Street, previous generations dealing with Leonard and Virginia Woolf purchasing The Round House, Pipe Passage and most famously Monks House in Rodmell. Three generations alone are mentioned in the popular historical book ‘Mrs Dudeney’s Diary’. Charles Wycherley Estate Agents incorporates the skill, experience and knowledge of 30 years property work in Lewes and being a qualified Chartered Surveyor. This expertise combines with a new clear-cut modern image with new website, particulars, advertising campaign and property portals including Rightmove, to continue strong links with London, Brighton and Hove and throughout the country, to continue to sell in this highly attractive town and area. Charles Wycherley has a B.Sc in Estate Management from South Bank University, working for St. John Smith, Chartered Surveyors, Uckfield in his ‘sandwich’ year, including auction work. He worked at Lewis & Tucker in the West End, doing a full range of property management and then was 2nd Surveyor for Barnard Marcus carrying out full surveys, rent reviews and mortgage valuations in south and west London. Charles returned to the family firm in 1986, qualifying as an Incorporated Valuer in 1985 and then as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990. Charles was Junior Chairman of the RICS Sussex Branch and has won two national auction competitions. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have now established the qualification of RICS Registered Valuer. Valuations underpin nearly all financial decisions from home mortgage to major investment and corporate finance. We provide probate valuations instructed by Banks, Solicitors, Executors and Beneficiaries,Registered Valuers giving added experience and credence to valuations and indeed his other servicessuch as Structural Surveys,Homebuyers Reports or indeed as agents giving qualifications in aid of the sale of property. Charles Wycherley holds the qualification of RICS Registered Valuer which, where necessary, can be used at the same time as a structural survey, Homebuyers Report or becoming agents for the sale of the property.
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