The Old Racecourse, Lewes
- Land size
- 7 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Stunning elevated position
- 3 bedroom studio house
- 12 internal stables
- Approximately 7 acres of grass
- Part of the Lewes Old Racecourse
- Further racecourse land available by separate negotiation
Description
The Studio, stables and land, comprising of a 3-bedroom studio, stable block and approximately 7 acres. Forming part of the Lewes Old Racecourse in a stunning elevated position with views of the South Downs. For sale as a whole or individual lots with further land also available.
DESCRIPTION
The Estate is set within the tranquil elevated grounds of the former Lewes Racecourse, an iconic location with roots dating back to the 1700s. The final race was held in 1964 but the area remains steeped in history and character. Today this elevated setting offers sweeping countryside views within a wonderfully peaceful environment while remaining in easy reach of all the conveniences of town life.
The location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with direct access to a network of scenic footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes leading onto the heart of the South Downs National Park. Whether you are a avid walker, cyclist or nature lover the surrounding landscape offers endless opportunities to explore.
LOT 3 (coloured blue)
Studio, Stables and Land
The Studio offers an exceptional and architectural striking alternative living space with an elevated entrance opening into a stunning open plan layout characterised by vaulted ceilings, bespoke lighting features and high set windows. The kitchen and dining area, finished in rich timber tones occupies one side of the space and offers both style and practicality. This flows into a central living zone with room for comfortable seating or desk at the far end.
Each of the three double bedrooms enjoys dramatic ceiling lighting and is accessed by sliding doors from a central hallway providing a stylish and spacious feel throughout. The spa like bathroom offers separate zones for dressing, bathing and wc, it can also be accessed either from the hallway or directly from one of the bedrooms.
Externally from the front there is a driveway providing private parking. To the side is a private garden laid to grass. Attached to the studio is a barn housing ten purpose built stables, tack room and store with a large area of hard standing behind ideal for horse boxes or trailers.
Additionally there is approximately 7 acres of former gallops.
Please note: There is currently a planning restriction which prevents the Studio being used as a main residence.
ADDITIONAL LAND
Additionally there is a further 37 acres of racecourse land available by separate
negotiation.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-12
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 84 Equestrian listings in South East England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 93% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 324
- Type
- Community school
- Western Road Community Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Foundation school
- Southover CofE Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 288
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hamsey Community Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Community school
- Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 190
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Priory School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,153
- Type
- Foundation school
- Brighton Aldridge Community Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 808
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Chailey School3.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 862
- Type
- Community school
- King's Academy Ringmer4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 659
- Type
- Academy converter
- Longhill High School4.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 632
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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