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Firle House & Petworth House Apartments At Southdowns Park, Lewes Build complete - now available to view Introducing the newest show home of Firle and Petworth Houses, A total of 24 brand new contemporary apartments situated in the exciting Southdowns Park Development in central Lewes.
Each property is finished with the highest attention to detail including beautifully crafted kitchens and contemporary bathrooms.
Southdowns Park is ideally located just a short walk along the river from the historic Cliffe High Street, where you will find a fabulous selection of independent, shops, bars and restaurants.
Opposite is a vast tree lined open park, that lead onto the banks of the River Ouse. Jenners Way connects Cliffe & Wileys Bridges, which sit at the centre of the Egrets Way.
This stunning river walk stretches south of Lewes throughout Piddinghoe, Rodmell and Southease and continues north towards Offham & Hamsey.
Location The County Town of Lewes is a unique shopping and leisure destination, offering a wide range of local shops and independent boutiques.
Southdowns Park puts you in the perfect starting place for either a stroll into town for a cappuccino and a read of the papers, or an invigorating walk along the banks of the River Ouse.
Dining out in Lewes is a pleasure, with a wide range of cafes, restaurants and gastro pubs on hand, many of which support the resident Harveys Brewery.
You can also visit the farmers market on the first Saturday of every month to pick up some delicious local fare. You can even get a drink at our local independent cinema, The Depot.
Lewes is steeped in tradition and hosts a world famous Bonfire Night celebration, which is the largest and most celebrated in the UK.
It is also a tourists dream with its Norman castle dominating the skyline, the famous Lewes Priory where the first Parliament was established following the Battle of Lewes and Anne of Cleves House, which was part of Queen Annes divorce settlement from King Henry VIII.
Lewes has an active sporting hub, with a Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool and Running Track. Both Lewes Rugby and Football Clubs are well established, with significant facilities.
To cool off in the summer you can take a dip in the Pells Swimming Pool, which is located within 700 metres of Southdowns Park, the oldest documented freshwater outdoor swimming pool in the UK.
From Southdowns Park you will enjoy stunning views and access to the South Downs National Park, a historic landscape that covers 1,600km2 of breath-taking views and hidden gems.
Southdowns Park also offers immediate access to the Malling Recreation Park, which is the starting place for numerous attractive river walks and activities.
Southdowns Park is perfectly placed for the commuter with Lewes Station less than a mile away. From Lewes you will be able to get direct trains to London and along the South Coast.
By road Lewes can be reached easily via the A27 which links routes to the M23 and other major A roads in the South East.
Developer River Oaks Homes is renowned for its bespoke high-end homes and apartments throughout the southeast.
Founded in 1995 with the intent to develop a series of properties suited to modern living, River Oaks Homes has grown to become one of the top property companies in the southeast for a small developer, with new developments currently underway alongside its existing venues in Brighton, East Sussex and Kent.
Agent's Notes Please note the images used feature a selection of Flat 11 Firle House, a one-bedroom second floor apartment, and Flat 1 Firle House (show home), a three-bedroom ground floor apartment.
Please note CGI images are intended to give a general indication of the proposed development finish, property specification and site layout.
Availability Firle and Petworth House are now complete and are fully available to view.
The latest development phase at Southdowns Park offers a limited collection of three one-bedroom apartments, fourteen two-bedroom apartments and seven three-bedroom apartments.
Occupation now available. One-Bedroom prices from £300,000. Two-Bedroom prices from £425,000. Three-Bedroom prices from £490,000.
*Please note that anticipated release dates are provided for guidance and can be subject to change.
All release timings are dependent on construction progress, regulatory approvals, and other factors outside of our control. Material Information Tenure - Leasehold, 999 year lease.
Ground Rent - £0 Service Charge Estimate - Circa £1,171.10 - £2,298.93 Per Annum Council Tax Band - tbc - New Build - Council Tax rates not available yet.
Reservation Fee - £1,000 For further information on the reservation process, please speak with one of our New Homes sales consultants.
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