South Way, Lewes, BN7
South East
£595,000
Listed on 25/07/2026
Listed on 25/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1006 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lewes has two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a family bathroom with a separate WC. The sitting room has a bay window and fireplace, while the dining room opens onto the rear garden through French doors. The kitchen is at the back of the house and has side access. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, with views described across Lewes and the South Downs.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
37out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This Lewes semi has a strong setting, with far-reaching South Downs views, two reception rooms and a substantial established garden. The dated finishes, worn floorboards and localised wall damage offer scope to refresh the interior, while the fitted kitchen looks usable. There is also an incomplete side extension to investigate and potentially finish; its approval, compliance and remaining work need checking. The roof looks broadly intact in the available views.
The main constraint is the price: £595,000 is about 14.6% above the local average per square foot. With the £18,000–£35,000 refurb range, the asking price plus works leaves costs stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area. That comparison is with current local average value, not a forecast of the value after renovation. The location and garden give the project appeal, but the numbers make this a low-opportunity buy at the asking price.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated finishes and replace or restore worn exposed floorboards across the photographed living spaces.
- Make the most of the substantial established rear garden, including clearing stored materials and improving dry lawn and dense planting areas.
- Investigate and potentially complete the side extension, subject to checking its approval, compliance and remaining work.
Key risks
- At £595,000, the purchase price plus the £18,000–£35,000 refurb range looks stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area.
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£2,248
Based on a loan of £446,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Price history
-4.8% since listed
£595,000£30,000(-4.8%)
19/08/2026£625,000Initial listing
26/07/2026Services
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