Summary - 11 ST PETERS PLACE LEWES BN7 1YP
3 bed 1 bath House
Period character and prime Lewes location, with compact garden and cosy living spaces..
High ceilings and original floorboards throughout
Working fireplaces and wood-burning stove in sitting room
Three bedrooms across three floors; loft bedroom with Velux windows
Sunny east-facing private courtyard garden (very small)
Compact internal footprint; rooms small-to-average sized
Solid-brick construction; likely no cavity insulation (assumed)
Double glazing installed before 2002; may need thermal upgrades
Single bathroom; limited external space and no front garden
This three-bedroom Georgian mid-terrace cottage sits in one of Lewes’s most desirable central cul-de-sacs, a short walk from the town centre and railway station. High ceilings, original floorboards, working fireplaces and a wood-burning stove give the house strong period character and immediate charm. The top-floor bedroom has Velux windows and useful additional living space, while the east-facing courtyard provides a sunny, private outdoor area in the heart of town.
The property’s compact footprint and urban plot deliver convenience and location value—castle and South Downs views are accessible from nearby and many amenities, schools and transport links are within a 5–10 minute walk. At about 1,028 sq ft, the house is well suited to a family or household wanting central Lewes living with character features intact.
Buyers should note practical limitations: the plot and garden are very small and there is no front garden; internal space is modest for a three-bedroom home. The building is likely solid-brick without original cavity insulation and glazing is double-glazed but installed before 2002, so thermal performance may be below modern standards. There is a single bathroom, and occupants seeking a larger external garden or extensive open-plan living may find the layout restrictive.
This home will suit buyers who prioritise location, period detail and convenient town-centre living, and who are comfortable with modest external space and possible future works to improve insulation or modernise services. For those seeking a characterful Lewes base with good access to trains and local schools, it represents a rare central opportunity.
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