Six Bells, Alfriston
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Grade II Listed
- Overlooking the Tye
- Bar & Restaurant
- Freehold Property with Garage & Parking
- Attractive 'Trade' Garden
- Private Living Room
- Bar Area
- Character Features Abounding
- Restaurant Dining Area
- 2 Bedrooms
Description
Restaurant/Bar, refurbished & improved by the current owner, with access, views & garden onto the attractive Alfriston village Tye. The property offers 2 main bar areas, kitchen, gelato kiosk onto village green, garden area, outside toilets, toilet/wc & cellar. Whilst living accommodation consisting: 2 double bedrooms, living area & bathroom are above on the 1st floor.
Dated to around the 15th Century, this Grade II listed building has been lovingly improved by the current owner with a new air-conditioned cellar, bespoke wooden panelling, a new bespoke Oak bar area with original acid etched glass, new bespoke Oak coffee bar area and a refitted kitchen area. A wealth of character and charm is on display including exposed structural beams, recessed windows, wood flooring and brace‘n’latch doors.
There are 2 indoor reception areas: the first having both entrances into the building, an inglenook fireplace takes pride of place with working wood burner in situ, oak herringbone flooring as well as the coffee bar. The second reception area continues the herringbone flooring, with a partially vaulted ceiling over the bar and a service hatch/window to the garden. The refitted kitchen sits behind the bar and has a stable door to the garden. Customer toilets are located behind the kitchen with access from the garden.
Upstairs are the private quarters. Consisting of living room, 2 double bedrooms (bedroom 1 having a view over the Tye) and a bathroom.
One of the main features of this stunning commercial property is the charming rear garden. Enjoying views and direct access onto, the Tye – Alfristons village green, which itself is overlooked by a beautiful village church (with the Clergy House being the first national trust property) and surrounding trees - a peaceful beauty spot, popular with tourists and locals alike. The garden itself is a series of paved and gentle brick terraces, beginning with a wisteria draped pergola adjoining the property, all of which take advantage of the picturesque view.
The property has recently acquired a garage with parking that adjoins the garden, over looking the Tye.
Located on the High Street within the village centre of Alfriston. The village enjoys a range of shops including general store/post office/delicatessen, several other restaurants, tea rooms, coffee houses, boutiques, several hotels, public houses, a good primary school and with Drusillas Park just over a mile away. Surrounded by the South Downs National Park, there are delightful countryside walks as well as many outdoor pursuits. There is a marvellous community atmosphere, a lovely historic church, allotments and a village green where the local cricket team play. Mainline rail connections are available at the nearby village of Berwick. Alfriston is also served by the Cuckmere community bus.
Bar & Snug Area - 9.38m x 3.05m (30'9" x 10'0") -
Dining & Coffee Area - 5.83m x 5.58m (19'1" x 18'3") -
Kitchen - 3.76m x 3.16m (12'4" x 10'4") -
Cellar - 3.32m x 3.03m (10'10" x 9'11") -
Restaurant/Bar Garden -
Male Wc -
Female Wc -
Private Living Room - 4.40m x 2.77m (14'5" x 9'1") -
Bed 1 - 5.27m x 3.02m (17'3" x 9'10") -
Bed 2 - 4.22m x 2.77m (13'10" x 9'1") -
Bathroom - 2.49m x 1.35m (8'2" x 4'5") -
Landing -
Garage - 4.99m x 2.76m (16'4" x 9'0") -
Driveway -
Epc: Exempt (Grade Ii Listed) -
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-30
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
- Parking Available
- 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
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Alfriston School466 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Community school
- Chyngton School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cradle Hill Community Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 661
- Type
- Community school
- Seaford Primary School3.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 393
- Type
- Community school
- Annecy Catholic Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 189
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Seaford Head School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,461
- Type
- Academy converter
- Willingdon Community School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Type
- Community school
- Ratton School4.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,183
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Cavendish School4.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 2 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,399
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Eastbourne Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 776
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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