House For Sale £1,300,000
Viewing strictly by appointment - commencing Tuesday 17 August 2021:
Set high above Lewes in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the Racecourse House formed part of the Lewes Racecourse that was decommissioned in 1964. It was converted into a four bedroom dwelling in the early 1980s and has since been improved and extended to offer light and spacious accommodation over two floors. Mains gas, electricity and drainage are appointed to the property. Private water supply via a private bore hole. Lewes District Council Tax band G. The property is sold with circa 8.92 acres of wood/scrubland.
The accommodation as detailed in the accompanying floor plan, and illustrated by our commissioned professional photography, has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Therefore, to arrange a viewing appointment that is fully compliant with the Covid-19 Regulations as outlined by the Ministry of Housing, please do not hesitate to contact Rowland Gorringe in Lewes.
Description:
Set high above Lewes in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the Racecourse House formed part of the Lewes Racecourse that was decommissioned in 1964. It was converted into a dwelling in the early 1980s and has since been improved and extended to offer light and spacious accommodation over two floors. The accommodation comprises a large Reception/Dining Hall with a partly glazed roof and double doors opening to the garden; a well equipped Kitchen opening into a spacious Breakfast Room glazed on two sides with doors to rear garden, and two double Bedrooms each with en suite Bathroom on the ground floor. The delightful first floor Sitting Room with double aspect and far reaching views benefits from a balcony to two sides with steps down into the Courtyard. There is also a third Bedroom with en suite Bathroom and a small Office/Bedroom 4 on this level.
The delightful garden is predominantly laid to lawn with clipped evergreen hedging and is mainly to the south-west side of the house. There is a Summer House is tucked into the west corner of the garden and a shingle parking area for two cars.
The property is sold with circa 8.92 acres of wood/scrubland.
Mains gas, electricity and drainage are appointed to the property. Private water supply via a private bore hole. Lewes District Council Tax band G.
Location:
Lewes is described as a small town with a big heart. Historians believe the name derives from the Old English ‘hlaews’ (‘hills’ or ‘mounds’) as Lewes is built into the slopes either side of the Ouse Valley. It was here that Simon de Montfort fought the Battle of Lewes against the King and where Tom Paine, author of ‘The Rights of Man’ once lived. Lewes has long been known for its spirit of independence and the inhabitants are proud of its significant history stretching back to Saxon times. There are lots of things to do in and around the county town. Lewes is a great place to shop with so many independent, antique and quirky shops. It is also the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat or a drink in one of the eclectic number of pubs. Lewes also boasts a working brewery situated in the heart of the community on the banks of the Ouse. Commuters abound with mainline railway station (London/Victoria just over the hour) found at the bottom of Station Street, which in turn leads off the High Street. There are three supermarkets, the acclaimed independent Depot cinema, leisure centre, tertiary college, along with well attended primary and senior schools. The Universities of Sussex and Brighton and the coast at Brighton are found 6 and 9 miles away respectively and the famous Glyndebourne Opera House is about 4 miles away on the outskirts of Ringmer. Lewes is situated just off the South Downs way and within the magnificent South Downs National Park, a paradise for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
Set high above Lewes in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the Racecourse House formed part of the Lewes Racecourse that was decommissioned in 1964. It was converted into a four bedroom dwelling in the early 1980s and has since been improved and extended to offer light and spacious accommodation over two floors. Mains gas, electricity and drainage are appointed to the property. Private water supply via a private bore hole. Lewes District Council Tax band G. The property is sold with circa 8.92 acres of wood/scrubland.
The accommodation as detailed in the accompanying floor plan, and illustrated by our commissioned professional photography, has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Therefore, to arrange a viewing appointment that is fully compliant with the Covid-19 Regulations as outlined by the Ministry of Housing, please do not hesitate to contact Rowland Gorringe in Lewes.
Description:
Set high above Lewes in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the Racecourse House formed part of the Lewes Racecourse that was decommissioned in 1964. It was converted into a dwelling in the early 1980s and has since been improved and extended to offer light and spacious accommodation over two floors. The accommodation comprises a large Reception/Dining Hall with a partly glazed roof and double doors opening to the garden; a well equipped Kitchen opening into a spacious Breakfast Room glazed on two sides with doors to rear garden, and two double Bedrooms each with en suite Bathroom on the ground floor. The delightful first floor Sitting Room with double aspect and far reaching views benefits from a balcony to two sides with steps down into the Courtyard. There is also a third Bedroom with en suite Bathroom and a small Office/Bedroom 4 on this level.
The delightful garden is predominantly laid to lawn with clipped evergreen hedging and is mainly to the south-west side of the house. There is a Summer House is tucked into the west corner of the garden and a shingle parking area for two cars.
The property is sold with circa 8.92 acres of wood/scrubland.
Mains gas, electricity and drainage are appointed to the property. Private water supply via a private bore hole. Lewes District Council Tax band G.
Location:
Lewes is described as a small town with a big heart. Historians believe the name derives from the Old English ‘hlaews’ (‘hills’ or ‘mounds’) as Lewes is built into the slopes either side of the Ouse Valley. It was here that Simon de Montfort fought the Battle of Lewes against the King and where Tom Paine, author of ‘The Rights of Man’ once lived. Lewes has long been known for its spirit of independence and the inhabitants are proud of its significant history stretching back to Saxon times. There are lots of things to do in and around the county town. Lewes is a great place to shop with so many independent, antique and quirky shops. It is also the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat or a drink in one of the eclectic number of pubs. Lewes also boasts a working brewery situated in the heart of the community on the banks of the Ouse. Commuters abound with mainline railway station (London/Victoria just over the hour) found at the bottom of Station Street, which in turn leads off the High Street. There are three supermarkets, the acclaimed independent Depot cinema, leisure centre, tertiary college, along with well attended primary and senior schools. The Universities of Sussex and Brighton and the coast at Brighton are found 6 and 9 miles away respectively and the famous Glyndebourne Opera House is about 4 miles away on the outskirts of Ringmer. Lewes is situated just off the South Downs way and within the magnificent South Downs National Park, a paradise for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
