Lewsians should move fast for pleasing properties

Whichever way you look at it there are always pro and cons in fluctuating house prices. Dropping prices are good from those wanting to step up the property ladder, whilst rising prices mean that homeowners wishing to provde their wallets with a little profit.

In Lewes the current victors in this ongoing tussle seem to be the latter as the area reaps the benefits of being the largest town in a National Park in the UK.

Wycherley, a family run firm, founded in 1853 report that business is brisk, with many properies currently coming onto the market and being snapped up equally quickly. The majority of these are more than two bedrooms (a two bedroom flat averages out at some £200,000, a three bedroom at about £310,000 - with the equivalent houses costing some £50,000 more) reflecting the family focused market.

Different areas of Lewes course play to different markets. In the Cliffe area there is sparse parking, reflecting that fact the the area is so close to thee heart of the town. Ditto Friar’s Walk and properties on the High Street, all of which present problems with parking.

Moving to the edges of town in areas such as Landport prices drop, and Fox & Sons have property available there, with a flat costing an average of £170,000 for a one bedroom, with comparible prices on the High Street being £225,000.

Catering for the upper end of the market is Strutt & Parker, with a three bedroom property (a personal favourite of mine) requesting a guide price of £800,000. This property offers some outside space - a small courtyard - which given that it is located in the centre of town is unusual.

A more controversial development is The Printworks just tucked behind the High Street, the flats there have been derided as too modern for the space but those that I know that live there (offered by Clifford Dann guide price of  for a two bedroom – with views over the Downs) have found it pleasing and problem free.

From the throughly modern to the ancient Ashton Burkinshaw recently had a place in the outer walls of the castle on their books!

However, and surprisingly given the hilly nature of the town the mature market is also catered for with numerous supported housing for the elderly for sale such as this on Caburn Court (from Retirement Homsesearch).

With demand high, the planning restrictions now in place by virtue of being in the Park and the dangers of the flood plain and London accessible by train it seems those wanting to move to BN7 better move fast.