Winkworth has an office in the sought after county town of Lewes which specialises in the sale and letting of individual character properties in Lewes and its many surrounding villages. The Lewes office covers a wide area and includes the villages of Newick, Chailey and Barcombe to the north, Plumpton to the west, Isfield to the East and as far south as Newhaven.
Lewes town has a thriving heart and is a mixture of impressive architecture such as its Norman castle, unusual specialist shops and cafes and intriguing traditions. The annual bonfire procession through Lewes centre in November sees some 20,000 visitors attend. Lewes landmark, Harveys brewery, still operates from its impressive gothic buildings in the High Street and brews beer which is enjoyed extensively throughout the County.
In Lewes there are numerous well regarded primary and secondary schools and around the Lewes area there is the additional benefit of close proximity to some of the best Independent schools in the Country.
Lewes has excellent travel links; direct access by train to London ( Victoria is 1h 15 mins) , good road links to Brighton some seven miles away, direct links to the M23 and A23 to Gatwick , the M25 and London itself and ferry links to Europe from the port of Newhaven eight miles to the south of Lewes.
Lewes enjoys a rich mixture of architecture, from the Grand Georgian properties in Priory Crescent right through to the purpose-built estates on the edge of Lewes itself. There is something for everyone in Lewes, be it a period terraced house off the High Street, post war detached house in Houndean Rise or a quaint country cottage in one of the villages. Ringmer, although still maintaining a traditional village green, benefits from a large number of modern semi-detached and detached properties. Period cottages, larger country houses and properties with equestrian facilities are to be found in Plumpton, Barcombe , Chailey, isfield and Newick.