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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN7 2HA
For saleListed 164 days
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About
Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to announce the sale of this purpose built maisonette in a block of six, being a converted maisonette with garden.
The property has a front and rear entrance with a footpath leading from Orchard Road to the flat west facing front garden.
Stairs lead to a landing with a large sitting room and a double bedroom, which is currently partitioned into two sleeping areas for children, but this can easily be removed.
This floor has a fitted kitchen with door to rear, and a good sized bathroom.
The property was converted with paddle steps to the second floor where there is a landing and a large double bedroom with excellent view.
The property has uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating, with newly built walls and steps to the east side and with a raised east facing section of garden.
Orchard Valley Court is off Malling Street to the east of Lewes town centre.
The property is close to the Marks & Spencer food hall at the service station, as well as within easy reach of Tesco and Aldi supermarkets and The Abyss Brewery + Tap.
Just a further 10 minute walk is Cliffe High Street with many independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and over the Cliffe hump-back` bridge to the pedestrianised Eastgate shopping precinct which includes Waitrose, Boots etc., and the High Street with many historical attractions.
Beyond is the popular Depot Cinema alongside Lewes railway station with connections to London Victoria & London Bridge (approx. 70 mins) and Brighton (approx. 15 mins).
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:- SECOND FLOOR LANDING Velux window and paddle stairs to first floor landing with storage area.
BEDROOM 1: 16`5 extending to 21`7 x 14`9 West facing Velux window with fine views over Lewes and to the South Downs beyond. Storage area. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Cloaks hanging space. Radiator.
Stairs to ground floor entrance hall. SITTING ROOM: 14`3 x 13`8 uPVC double glazed window facing west over the front garden and towards Lewes. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 14`2 X 11`3 overall This double bedroom is currently divided to create 2 sleeping areas for children, but the partition can easily be removed if desired.
First space: 12` x 7`1 with shared uPVC double glazed window. Second space: 11`5 x 7`1 with shared uPVC double glazed window and radiator.
KITCHEN: 10` x 8`9 uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Stainless steel 4-ring gas hob with extractor hood over and electric oven. Worktop with drawers and cupboards under.
Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. Space for fridge/freezer. Glow Worm Energi 25c gas fired boiler. Radiator.
BATHROOM: 10`9 x 9`9 uPVC double glazed window. White panelled bath with glazed panel and Triton electric shower with potential for converting to a mains shower. Tiled walls. Pedestal wash basin.
Low level wc. Shelved cupboard. GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL uPVC double glazed entrance door and stairs to first floor landing.
OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN: 20`3 x 11`9 West section of garden approached by a pathway from Orchard Road. Seating area and leading to entrance door.
REAR GARDEN: 14`8 x 11`9 Approached from the apex of Malling Hill and Orchard Road, with stairs and path. East section of lawned garden with modern wall and path to kitchen door.
TENURE Shared freehold Length of lease: 999 year from 1/1/2008 Service charge: £50 per month (to be verified) what3words /// nitrate.running.establish Notice 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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