Summary - Market Street, Lewes, BN7 BN7 2NB
1 bed 1 bath Cottage
Well-presented one-bed cottage in central Lewes with loft room and courtyard.
Grade II listed cottage — alterations will need specialist consents and may be costly
Recently refurbished kitchen and bathroom; ready to occupy
One double bedroom, loft room and generous study landing
Potential to create second bedroom subject to planning/listed consents
Small brick-laid courtyard with neighbour right of way — limited privacy
Excellent central Lewes location; mainline station ~6-minute walk
EPC Band E; heating mains gas with boiler and radiators
Local area records higher crime levels — consider security measures
This Grade II listed cottage on Market Street offers a compact, characterful home in the heart of Lewes. Recently refurbished, it combines period features with a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, plus a useful loft room and a generous study landing. At about 682 sq ft, it suits a first-time buyer or couple wanting a central base with scope to adapt.
The property’s brick-laid courtyard provides private outdoor space with direct access to Market Lane, though neighbours retain a legal right of way across it. The layout currently offers one double bedroom and a loft room; subject to planning and listed-building consents it may be possible to reconfigure the staircase to create a second bedroom, offering clear potential for added value.
Buyers should note material constraints: Grade II listing means any structural changes or external works will need specialist approvals and may add cost and time. The courtyard is very small and shared access limits privacy. The EPC is band E and the local area records higher crime levels, factors to consider alongside the very cheap council tax and excellent transport links (mainline station about a six-minute walk).
Overall this is a well-presented period cottage in a prime town-centre spot. It’s best suited to buyers prepared to live with listed-status restrictions while enjoying immediate walkable access to shops, restaurants, the station and the South Downs, or to those looking for a renovation project that could unlock extra sleeping space with the right permissions.
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