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4 bed house for sale The Street, Selmeston, BN26

Asking price

£700,000

Added on 24/09/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £324 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

Characterful and unique home
Private swimming pool
Attractive gardens and ample outdoor space
Easy access to Lewes and Polegate mainline stations and A27
Close to South Downs National Park

About this property

Gatehouse, The Street, Selmeston, Polegate, BN26 6TX

A unique and characterful gatehouse with the oldest parts dating from the 19th century, addtions added in the 1970s and 2000's all set in a private position near the desirable village of Selmeston.

The property sits within a generous and well-kept garden, providing an excellent outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining. A particular feature is the private swimming pool, adding to the appeal and making it ideal for family use or summer enjoyment.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,837
Band B

£2,144
Band C

£2,450
Band D

£2,756
Band E

£3,369
Band F

£3,981
Band G

£4,594
Band H

£5,512

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Lewes, 2026/27 bills run from £1,837 a year in band A to £5,512 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Lewes, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home

£324 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£379 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£265 / sq ft

£324 / sq ft

£507 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£324 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in BN26 (£265–£507, 10th–90th percentile, 371 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 371 homes sold in BN26 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in BN26 →

Location

The Street, Selmeston, BN26

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £700,000

£350k £1.1m

Deposit10% £70,000

£0 £700k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £630,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £140,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Canowindra, The Street Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Nov 2023	n/a	n/a	n/a	£670,000
Holly House, The Street Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Nov 2018	n/a	n/a	n/a	£450,000
Poor House, The Street Detached	Detached	Jul 2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	£357,500
Gatehouse, The Street Detached	Detached	Jan 2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	£169,500
Gatehouse, The Street Detached	Detached	Jul 2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	£165,000