1-bedroom terraced house · BN7 1HU
For saleListed 258 days
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About
Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to announce the sale of this attractive Victorian cottage, converted in the 1990`s.
The property is superbly modernised on 2 floors, with a west facing walled patio garden of reasonable size and the rarity in Lewes of a garage in a block for the 4 properties.
There is a large double bedroom with cupboards and a modern contemporary bathroom on the first floor.
The ground floor has an open sitting room to the staircase with a wood-burner to the fireplace, modern flooring, and the sash window looking east to Southover High Street.
The modern kitchen is fitted with individual units.
Old Laundry Cottages is to the far west of Southover High Street and is close to South Down walks and a 10 minute walk to Lewes Railway Station (London Victoria 65 mins, London Bridge 90 mins & Brighton 15 mins), along with the neighbouring Depot Cinema.
Southover is an idyllic area with period properties including Anne of Cleves House, the Priory Monastery Ruins, the regency Priory Crescent, Southover Church, cobbled Keere Street and the town`s Southover Grange Gardens.
The town has an abundance of cultural and sporting activities and the High Street, which is also an approximate 10 minute walk, has a vast array of attractive period properties, independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants and 3 superstores.
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISE:- FIRST FLOOR LANDING 6`4 x 5`8. Window to rear garden. Hatch to insulated roof space. Radiator.
Airing cupboard with Combi Compact HRE gas fired boiler and slatted shelves. LARGE DOUBLE BEDROOM 12`6 X 11`10. Sash window with superb open view to Mount Caburn and Firle Beacon. Radiator.
Recessed double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelves. Further deep cupboard over stairs. Concrete resin for new floor surface. Recessed spotlights and dimmer switch. BATHROOM 7`5 X 5`7.
Window overlooking the rear garden. Deep panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level w.c. Contemporary charcoal wash basin with mixer tap. Tiled splashback. Radiator.
GROUND FLOOR SITTING ROOM 13`3 x 12` Tall sash window with southerly aspect. Fireplace with cast iron wood-burner and slate hearth. Fitted base cupboard housing meters. Wooden shelves into reveal.
Stairs with exposed wood treads, painted wood balustrade and handrail. Radiator. Resin floor. KITCHEN 13`3 x 6`4 Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.
Stainless steel free-standing Smeg gas cooker with 4-ring gas hob and electric oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Free-standing stainless steel sink unit. Fitted wooden shelves.
Space for fridge/freezer. Recessed spotlights. Step to barn style door. OUTSIDE REAR GARDEN 19ft depth patio garden with brick terrace and slabbed patio with rear brick and flint boundary wall.
Shrub and flower borders. Outside water tap. GARAGE 15` x 8`7. Up-and-over door, approached from a block with 4 garages and further area.
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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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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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