7-9 West Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7
Key Features
- Substantial former auction house with clock tower
- PP for 5 flats (C3) + Class E unit
- Onsite parking at rear
- Suitable for a variety of uses or further conversion (STP)
- Grade II listed
- Central Lewes location
Description
LOCATION
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, nestled within the South Downs National Park, with a direct fast train service to London. The town offers an excellent range of shops including two prime supermarkets, Waitrose and Tesco, along with a variety of independent high street shops. Additionally, Lewes offers a wide range of popular cafés, old inns, and restaurants as well as a farmers market held the first and third Saturday of every month.
A location plan and street view can be viewed online through Google Maps by typing in the following postcode:BN7 2NJ
DESCRIPTION
This attractive Grade II listed property is believed to have been constructed in the early 20th century, by the Lewes Co Operative Society and was used originally as a retail store with offices. The building comprises traditional building materials and includes a feature clock tower on the southern elevation.
Wallis & Wallis acquired the building in the 1980s and used it as an Auction House successfully until its recent relocation. It comprises a mix of areas over basement and two upper floors including the large ground floor auction room, additional vaulted showrooms with wooden feature staircases, offices (with spiral staircase), large secure basement, WC's and kitchen with serving hatch. The building has a wealth of original features throughout.
The space within the property lends itself to a variety of potential uses, subject to any necessary consents.
A separate piece of land in Edward Street behind the main building, included within the title, provides car spaces for 4-8 vehicles.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-03
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Off-Street Parking, Rear Parking
- Garden
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