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West Street, Lewes Mixed use for sale
West Street, Lewes
£1,200,000
West Street, Lewes
£1,200,000
Our Summary
- Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer this unique period property to the market originally the Co-op Dairy, later home to the renowned Wallace & Wallace Arms, Armour, and Toy Auction House
- This remarkable building combines period charm with outstanding development potential, featuring two galleried showrooms with feature staircases, offices with vaulted ceilings, attractive bay windows, and a distinctive clock tower
- Planning & Development PotentialCurrent Commercial Permission:Ground Floor Retail Unit: Approx
- Residential Development Permission: Full planning permission has been granted for five apartments (one affordable unit), each of unique design and character
- Total development: six unitsParking: Four allocated spaces with four additional tandem spacesCommunal Features: Provision for large sedum/grass roof terraceLocationThe West Street Auction House occupies an attractive position within Lewes town centre's one-way system, opposite The Needlemakers and its car park
Description
This unique period property, originally a Co-op Dairy and later home to a renowned auction house, offers a blend of charm and development potential. The building features two galleried showrooms with feature staircases, offices with vaulted ceilings, and a distinctive clock tower. It has current commercial permission for a ground-floor retail unit and lower ground accommodation, as well as planning permission for five apartments, including one affordable unit. The property is situated in a prime location in Lewes town centre, opposite a public car park and within walking distance of the railway station, shops, and amenities. The apartments offer a range of unique designs and character, with features such as private entrances, bay windows, and Velux roof lights. The property also includes four allocated parking spaces and a communal sedum roof terrace. With its rich history and potential for redevelopment, this property presents a rare opportunity for investors or developers to create a unique and desirable living or working space.