# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (BN7 3BS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 STATION ROAD, LEWES, PLUMPTON GREEN, EAST SUSSEX BN7 3BS | | Price | £445,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 80 m² | | Last sold | £425,000 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,013/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,123 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4237-5926-0200-0347-7222) ## Description This end of terrace 2 bedroom Victorian cottage occupies a position within easy reach of the village facilities, the famous race course and railway station. Constructed Beautifully presented throughout there is a stunning rear garden and ample driveway parking to the front. Approached through a porch to the front elevation which enters directly into a cosy sitting room with fireplace and fully tiled ceramic floor, which matches the kitchen and dining areas, stairs lead up to the first floor on the outside wall. A door takes you through to the extended kitchen dining room with ample space for good sized dining table. The kitchen is fully equipped with a range of floor and wall cabinets, a built in electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor, space and plumbing for dish washer, washing machine and tumble dryer and has a beautiful ceramic tiled floor. An extension across the back has created an open plan separate dining room with sliding full height doors to two walls, one opening to the garden, the other to the covered al fresco dining area linking to the covered way and garage. There is a useful shower room WC on the ground floor. Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and a further shower room. The property is decorated throughout in a neutral colour palette and has full replacement double glazed windows and doors. Central heating is provided through a modern oil fired boiler fed from an external bulk plastic tank. Outside the gardens offer a range of lawn, flower and shrub beds, patio areas and a large garden shed. A concrete path at the side leads to the rear passed an ornamental pond. The frontage comprises a block paved driveway with off road parking for cars in front of the garage which is attached to the cottage by a covered way. At the era of the garage it is open to a workshop area with paved flooring with power points and space for freezer, work bench etc. Plumpton Green is situated south east of Haywards Heath (14 mins drive) and Burgess Hill (10 mins drive). It is a pleasant and pretty village with dramatic views of the South Downs with a famous race course. It is fortunate to have a railway station linking Lewes to the mainline at Burgess Hill, with fast regular services into London Bridge and Victoria, Gatwick airport and Brighton. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside with a myriad of public footpaths. The village itself has a post office shop, pub and many facilities including a multipurposed village hall, popular primary school, cricket and rugby club. No chain. Vacant possession. Please note that exchange of contracts would not be able to take place any earlier than 20th April 2024. NB A pedestrian right of way exists for the middle cottage across the back of the building and along the drive to the road. Council Tax Band C.    EPC rating D  ## Property Photos - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/144832709/619219) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/144832709/619221) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/144832709/619222) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/144832709/619227) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/144832709/619229) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/144832709/619232) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/144832709/619241) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/144832709/619244) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/144832709/619247) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/144832709/619255) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/144832709/619257) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/144832709/619259) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/144832709/619261) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/144832709/619264) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/144832709/619265) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/144832709/619268) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/144832709/619273) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/144832709/619277) - Photo 10 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/144832709/619281) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/144832709/619285) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14932484 - **Address:** 1 Station Road, Plumpton Green, BN7 3BS - **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2021 - **Work Completed:** 30/11/2021 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £425,000 | 08/07/2024 | Semi-detached | | 1 STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £289,950 | 13/12/2012 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] SAXON GATE STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £13,663,468 | 31/08/2023 | Other | | [Same street] SAXON GATE STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £1,500,000 | 31/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] CHESTNUT HOUSE STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £1,500,000 | 31/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] CHESTNUT HOUSE STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £13,663,468 | 31/08/2023 | Other | | OLD SCHOOL COTTAGES 5 STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3DP | £350,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] TENTERDEN STATION ROAD, PLUMPTON GREEN, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 3BS | £550,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £6,175,387 (5 sales) **Area average:** £350,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £506,114 (22 Terraced, BN7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lewes). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,190/mo - **Realistic:** £1,322/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,454/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South East Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £132,200 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,563/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.8% - **10y growth:** 15.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Lewes; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 9.8% - **10y growth (index):** 23.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)