Sold STC Flat

FLAT 2

GREYFRIARS COURT, COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX BN7 2RF

2 beds 2 baths 797 sq ft Listed 12 May 2025 (-446d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

74 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£425,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£5,743/m²

Local average

£299,114 (+42.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,908 of 33,755)

Street crime

159 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • GROUND FLOOR FLAT
  • 2 BEDROOMS
  • 2 BATHROOMS
  • SOUGHT AFTER GREYFRIARS COURT
  • MODERNISED THROUGHOUT
  • LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN CENTRE
  • COMMUNAL LOUNGE AND DINING ROOM SERVING HOT MEALS
  • COMMUNAL GARDEN
  • DUTY MANAGER ON SITE 24 HOURS A DAY

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

A rarely available 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Ground Floor Retirement Flat, at the popular and sought after Greyfriars Court. 
The property has been modernised throughout in recent years and boasts southerly aspect views over the pleasant communal grounds. 
The property benefits from being within close proximity of a secondary entrance to the building offering a discrete exit to and from the flat without passing the communal reception hall and lounge.
 Greyfriars Court is located in the heart of the town centre and adjacent to the Nature Reserve offering easy level access to all that Lewes town centre has to offer, but also immediate access to scenic walks. 
Greyfriars Court offers residents use of a Communal Lounge and Dining Hall serving hot meals. There is great team at Greyfriars Court and a Duty Manager is on site 24 hours a day. 
VIEWING RECOMMENDED
Approach- A desirable benefit to this property is the front door is within close proximity to a seldom used secondary entrance which provides a discrete exit to and from Greyfriars Court, avoiding the communal reception area and lounge. 
Entrance Hall- Front door, doors to principal rooms and fitted cupboard with double doors. 
Sitting Room / Dining Room- Measuring a generous 21ft the light and bright room boats a Southerly aspect window with views over the well maintained grounds, large opening to; 
Kitchen- Modern fitted kitchen comprising of a range of cupboards and drawers and cleverly incorporates a breakfast bar into the design. Window with views over the pretty grounds and nature reserve in the distance. 
Wet Room- A generous size room, the modernised wet room comprises of a wet room style of shower, wc and wash hand basin. Vanity cupboard and modern tiled surrounds. Heated towel rail. 
Bedroom 1- A generously sized double bedroom with front aspect window with views over the communal grounds. Fitted wardrobe with double doors. Door to; 
EnSuite- Modern wet room style of shower enclosurewith tiled surrounds, wc and wash hand basin. Vanity cupboard. 
Bedroom 2- A double bedroom with southerly aspect views over the well kept communal grounds.
Communal Garden – A beautifully maintained and cared for communal garden adjoining the nature reserve. The walled garden is mostly laid to lawn, features a pergola with a modern paved patio, and mature plants and shrubs. The garden feels particularly private and backs onto the delightful Nature Reserve. There is a further brick laid terrace  adjacent to the communal lounge with patio furniture,  for residents to enjoy 
Residents Car Park – Ample parking available on a first come first serve basis. 
Facilities and Services – these include 1.5 hours a week of housekeeping – Dining Rooms serving a hot meal daily – Communal Laundry Room – Communal Lounge – 24 hr Pull Cords – 24 hr on site Duty Manager – Guest Suite which is available for hire to friends and family.
 
 
 
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Lewes

Mansell McTaggart

Reference: 161827373

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/05/2025

Expiry date: 29/05/2035

Current heating cost: £576/year

Potential heating cost: £484/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Price history

44% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £425,000 0%
Sold 25/03/2026 (4 months ago) £425,000 +6.3%
Sold 16/06/2022 (4 years ago) £400,000 +19.4%
Sold 24/07/2015 (11 years ago) £335,000 +13.6%
Sold 26/02/2010 (16 years ago) £295,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 21 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £400,000 12/12/2025 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 39 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £425,000 01/09/2025 Flat
49 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2SA £267,500 19/02/2025 Flat
FOUNDRY COTTAGES 5 FOUNDRY LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2AS £330,000 28/01/2025 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 14 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £292,000 07/11/2023 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 15 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £275,000 29/09/2023 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 44 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £425,000 24/08/2023 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 1 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £285,000 20/12/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 38 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £380,000 15/12/2022 Flat
36 FLAT 14 CLIFFE HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2AN £265,000 09/12/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 29 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £435,000 07/12/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 8 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £290,000 18/11/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 4 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £250,000 28/10/2022 Flat
85 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2SA £270,000 14/10/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 6 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £370,000 07/10/2022 Flat
2 FOUNDRY PASSAGE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2FJ £340,000 16/09/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 11 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £330,000 25/08/2022 Flat
3 FOUNDRY PASSAGE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2FJ £245,000 01/08/2022 Flat
20B HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2LN £378,000 23/06/2022 Flat
223C FLAT 2 HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2AF £300,000 01/06/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 32 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £420,000 24/05/2022 Flat
40 FLAT 8 FRIARS WALK, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2LG £222,500 11/05/2022 Flat
35 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2SA £290,000 01/04/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 39 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £425,000 16/03/2022 Flat
BROOMANS COURT FLAT 10 BROOMANS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2LT £225,000 07/02/2022 Flat
40 FLAT 19 FRIARS WALK, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2LG £292,500 04/02/2022 Flat
64 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2SA £235,000 04/02/2022 Flat
1A FRIARS WALK, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2LG £415,000 24/01/2022 Flat
Same street GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 43 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £405,000 30/11/2021 Flat
GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 28 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £422,000 26/10/2021 Flat
223C FLAT 3 HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2AF £325,000 14/10/2021 Flat
GREYFRIARS COURT FLAT 3 COURT ROAD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2RF £415,000 30/09/2021 Flat
8 STYLES FIELD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2LZ £1,060,000 25/08/2021 Flat

Street average: £360,467 (15 sales)

Area average: £349,861 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 53.6%
10y growth 40.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Lewes. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.5%
5y (index) -0.7%
10y (index) 8.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Lewes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,191/mo
Realistic £1,323/mo
Optimistic £1,455/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewes.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Court Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Nose To Tail Butchers 0.1 miles
Shop Bake Out 0.1 miles
Bus stop Friar's Walk 0.1 miles
Bus stop Lewes Bus Station 0.1 miles
Train station Lewes 0.2 miles
Train station Cooksbridge 2.4 miles
University Richmond AS03 Lecture Theatre 4.5 miles
University Fulton LT-A Lecture Theatre 4.5 miles
Hospital Eye Hospital 6.9 miles
Hospital The Montefiore Hospital 8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 54
Anti-social behaviour 49
Criminal damage and arson 13
Shoplifting 13
Public order 11
Other crime 7
Other theft 6
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 159

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Priory School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 14 Apr 2015
Lewes Old Grammar School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Western Road Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 23 Apr 2012
Southover CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 Oct 2013
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 10 Jan 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,375
Target investor price (1%) £132,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).