For sale Flat

FLAT 2

MARLBOROUGH PLACE, STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX BN7 2DB

1 baths 226 sq ft Listed 13 Mar 2026 (-96d)

£170,000

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# Studio flat for sale (BN7 2DB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 2, MARLBOROUGH PLACE, STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX BN7 2DB |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 21 m² |
| Last sold | £140,000 Jul 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** F
- **Expiry date:** 26/11/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £840/year

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- E (30)
- X (500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2438-9963-6279-5538-6910)

## Description

UNDER OFFER By Mansell McTaggart

We are pleased to market for sale this Studio Apartment benefitting from a private entrance and a Share of the Freehold.

Conveniently positioned in the heart of Lewes Town Centre yet away from passing traffic the property is superbly located for access to the Mainline Railway Station which is just a 3 minute walk away, Lewes High Street, 2 minutes walk away, (source Google Maps), and the gorgeous Grange Gardens.

**Entrance Hall – **A delightful modern stable front door. Door to Shower Room and opening to Studio Room.

**Open Plan Studio Room – **Enjoying elevated views to the South. The studio room benefits from modern flooring, wall mounted lights and is open plan to the Kitchen Area.

**Kitchen – **Modern fitted kitchen finished in a timeless white gloss and complimented by black worksurfaces and modern tiled splashbacks. The kitchen comprises of a range of cupboards and drawers and features integral appliances.

**Shower Room**- A Modern shower room with suite comprising of a shower enclosure with sliding glass doors and an electric shower. Wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern tiled surrounds.

**Marlborough Place **is a small mews off Station Street in the heart of Lewes Town Centre.

**Lewes **is a historic market town boasting a Mainline Railway Station with regular and direct services to London, Gatwick and Brighton. The High Street offers an excellent choice of restaurants, public houses, and shops. The town further benefits from the Depot Cinema and leisure centre, along with outdoor swimming pool and many sports clubs.

**Tenure – **Share ofFreehold with apx 111 years remaining on the lease

**Maintenance Charge**- Charged on an ad hoc basis with a regular annual charge of apx £240 for buildings insurance.

Electric Underfloor Heating – Double Glazing

**EPC Rating – **F

**Council Tax Band –** A

EPC Rating: F

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MARLBOROUGH PLACE FLAT 2 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DB | £140,000 | 18/07/2019 | Flat |
| MARLBOROUGH PLACE FLAT 2 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DB | £33,000 | 03/12/1999 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52B HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1XE | £250,000 | 25/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 26A STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DB | £392,500 | 14/07/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 26 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DB | £590,000 | 09/03/2023 | Other |
| CHAPEL QUARTER, 6 4 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £925,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| CABURN COURT FLAT 4 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £117,000 | 08/08/2022 | Flat |
| CABURN COURT FLAT 36 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £190,000 | 28/07/2022 | Flat |
| CABURN COURT FLAT 30 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £122,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| THE PRINTWORKS FLAT 33 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2GH | £365,000 | 28/04/2022 | Flat |
| CHAPEL QUARTER, 6 2 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £925,000 | 04/04/2022 | Flat |
| CHAPEL QUARTER, 6 1 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £1,150,000 | 16/03/2022 | Flat |
| THE PRINTWORKS FLAT 30 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2GH | £385,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| CABURN COURT FLAT 14 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £210,000 | 07/02/2022 | Flat |
| THE PRINTWORKS FLAT 14 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2GH | £390,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| CABURN COURT FLAT 9 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA | £110,000 | 16/12/2021 | Flat |
| 170B FLAT 2 HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1YE | £395,000 | 27/09/2021 | Flat |
| 51A HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1XE | £245,000 | 22/09/2021 | Flat |
| 49 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2JZ | £600,000 | 19/08/2021 | Flat |
| THE COURTYARD ST ANDREWS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1UW | £415,000 | 23/06/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £491,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £424,625 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £299,114 (22 Flat, BN7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -43.2%

## 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).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Morris Road, BN7 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,000/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £206/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £8,095/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 21.9%
- **10y growth:** 36.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Lewes; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 6.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

21 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£140,000 Jul 2019

Price per m²

£8,095/m²

Local average

£299,114 (-43.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,924 of 33,755)

Street crime

137 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

UNDER OFFER By Mansell McTaggart
STUDIO APARTMENT
SUPERB TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
MODERN SHOWER ROOM
AWAY FROM PASSING TRAFFIC
MOMENTS FROM MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION
MOMENTS FROM THE HIGH STREET
SHARE OF FREEHOLD

Additional details

Heating: Electric
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

UNDER OFFER By Mansell McTaggart
We are pleased to market for sale this Studio Apartment benefitting from a private entrance and a Share of the Freehold.
Conveniently positioned in the heart of Lewes Town Centre yet away from passing traffic the property is superbly located for access to the Mainline Railway Station which is just a 3 minute walk away, Lewes High Street, 2 minutes walk away, (source Google Maps), and the gorgeous Grange Gardens.

Entrance Hall – A delightful modern stable front door. Door to Shower Room and opening to Studio Room.
Open Plan Studio Room – Enjoying elevated views to the South. The studio room benefits from modern flooring, wall mounted lights and is open plan to the Kitchen Area.
Kitchen – Modern fitted kitchen finished in a timeless white gloss and complimented by black worksurfaces and modern tiled splashbacks. The kitchen comprises of a range of cupboards and drawers and features integral appliances.
Shower Room- A Modern shower room with suite comprising of a shower enclosure with sliding glass doors and an electric shower. Wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern tiled surrounds.
Marlborough Place is a small mews off Station Street in the heart of Lewes Town Centre.
Lewes is a historic market town boasting a Mainline Railway Station with regular and direct services to London, Gatwick and Brighton. The High Street offers an excellent choice of restaurants, public houses, and shops. The town further benefits from the Depot Cinema and leisure centre, along with outdoor swimming pool and many sports clubs.

Tenure – Share ofFreehold with apx 111 years remaining on the lease
Maintenance Charge- Charged on an ad hoc basis with a regular annual charge of apx £240 for buildings insurance.
Electric Underfloor Heating – Double Glazing
EPC Rating – F
Council Tax Band – A
EPC Rating: F

Listed by

Lewes

Mansell McTaggart

Reference: 173259953

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: F

Inspection date: 27/11/2018

Expiry date: 26/11/2028

Current heating cost: £840/year

Potential heating cost: £684/year

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
High performance external doors (500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

Price history

324% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£170,000	+21.4%
Sold	18/07/2019 (6 years ago)	£140,000	+324.2%
Sold	03/12/1999 (26 years ago)	£33,000	—

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
52B HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1XE	£250,000	25/10/2023	Flat
Same street 26A STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DB	£392,500	14/07/2023	Other
Same street 26 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DB	£590,000	09/03/2023	Other
CHAPEL QUARTER, 6 4 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£925,000	18/11/2022	Flat
CABURN COURT FLAT 4 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£117,000	08/08/2022	Flat
CABURN COURT FLAT 36 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£190,000	28/07/2022	Flat
CABURN COURT FLAT 30 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£122,000	13/05/2022	Flat
THE PRINTWORKS FLAT 33 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2GH	£365,000	28/04/2022	Flat
CHAPEL QUARTER, 6 2 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£925,000	04/04/2022	Flat
CHAPEL QUARTER, 6 1 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£1,150,000	16/03/2022	Flat
THE PRINTWORKS FLAT 30 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2GH	£385,000	11/02/2022	Flat
CABURN COURT FLAT 14 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£210,000	07/02/2022	Flat
THE PRINTWORKS FLAT 14 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2GH	£390,000	17/12/2021	Flat
CABURN COURT FLAT 9 STATION STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DA	£110,000	16/12/2021	Flat
170B FLAT 2 HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1YE	£395,000	27/09/2021	Flat
51A HIGH STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1XE	£245,000	22/09/2021	Flat
49 ST NICHOLAS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2JZ	£600,000	19/08/2021	Flat
THE COURTYARD ST ANDREWS LANE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1UW	£415,000	23/06/2021	Flat

Street average: £491,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £424,625 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21.9%

10y growth 36.3%

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

1y (index) -3.2%

5y (index) -1.8%

10y (index) 6.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,190/mo

Realistic £1,322/mo

Optimistic £1,454/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewes.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

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Address

Marlborough Place

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Axtell Hairdressing	0.0 miles
Shop	The Lewes Print Centre ltd	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Law Courts	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Southover Road	0.0 miles
Train station	Lewes	0.2 miles
Train station	Cooksbridge	2.3 miles
University	Richmond AS03 Lecture Theatre	4.3 miles
University	Fulton LT-A Lecture Theatre	4.3 miles
Hospital	Eye Hospital	6.7 miles
Hospital	The Montefiore Hospital	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	41
Anti-social behaviour	25
Shoplifting	23
Criminal damage and arson	9
Other crime	7
Other theft	7
Public order	7
Burglary	5
Vehicle crime	4
Drugs	3
Robbery	3
Theft from the person	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	137

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Lewes Old Grammar School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Western Road Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2012
Southover CofE Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2013
Priory School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Apr 2015
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 10 Jan 2012

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Morris Road, BN7	£1,000/mo	1	0.35 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,000/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%

Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000

Target investor price (1%) £100,000

Gross yield 7.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.2×

Monthly cashflow £206/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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