4 Bedrooms for sale in Watergate Lane, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 | £ 2,450,000

Property Description

Watergate House is a strikingly modern conversion of a 4934 sq ft (tbv) period property, centrally located in a prime town centre location with the rare benefit of a 21ft (tbv) garage and various terraces providing beautiful, elevated panoramic views over Lewes townscape towards the South Downs beyond. This property boasts stunning architectural features, luxury and modern conveniences throughout. At the heart of the property is a conical, vaulted atrium through which a sweeping staircase with glass balustrade gives access to accommodation arranged over three floors. This atrium is punctuated by internal windows and allows an abundance of natural light to flood the stairwell and internal spaces within the house creating interesting shadows and reflections where it falls. An exceptional 41ft (tbv) reception room lies to the first (top) floor and is just one of the rooms enjoying an internal window to the internal atrium and private terrace. With the original vaulted ceiling reaching in excess of 14ft (tbv) in height, exposed beams, exposed brick walls and a fireplace at each end this expansive space references the past life of this period property whist adopting the grand elegance evident throughout this restoration. Also to the first (top) floor the kitchen too enjoys an internal window to the atrium. In a white high gloss design the kitchen offers integral appliances including a dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven, microwave, five ring gas hob and extractor. Double curved glass doors open to a roof terrace. To the ground floor is an impressive dual aspect master bedroom suite with luxury en-suite bathroom featuring a domed skylight, separate dressing room also featuring a domed skylight and private juliette balcony. 2 further double bedrooms with luxury en-suite bathrooms and a separate cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. To the lower ground floor is the fourth bedroom with luxury en-suite shower room, an 18ft (tbv) cinema room and a 24ft (tbv) games room with bar and integral office space. A utility room/secondary kitchen, store room and cloakroom completed the accommodation to this floor. The garage can be accessed from the lower ground floor as well as via gated side access from Watergate Lane, has an electric door, heating, power and lighting. Set down a quiet Twitten - a Saxon name derived from 'Betwixt and Between - this unique Architect designed property is adjacent to Lewes High Street. Nestled within the South Downs National Park, Lewes is the County Town of East Sussex and Lewes mainline railway station offers a fast train service to London Victoria (approximately. 1hr 10 minutes). The A27 lies a short distance to the south of Lewes and provides fast access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network. The coastal, business and entertainment city of Brighton & Hove is some 8 miles distant. Lewes has an excellent range of amenities including an array of restaurants and recreational facilities, 3 prime supermarkets, cafés, art galleries, shops, public houses and independent cinema. A farmer's market held the first weekend of every month. The internationally recognised Glyndebourne Opera House is located approx. 4 miles from Lewes. Lewes offers several highly regarded primary schools as well as Priory Secondary School, Sussex Downs College and Lewes Old Grammar School. Agents notes; Lutron lighting system. The kitchen and all bathrooms have underfloor heating, the master bedroom and the kitchen benefit from air conditioning. EPC rating C. The owners currently rent a portion of land to the rear of the property. Photographs taken prior to the current tenancy. No onward chain.

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