2 bed house for sale Andros Close, South Chailey, Lewes
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Packed with period charm and full of personality, this beautifully quirky Victorian cottage offers flexible living, two off-road parking spaces, and a wonderfully secluded setting just moments from stunning woodland and the South Downs. Once part of the former servant's quarters of Balneath Manor House, this enchanting Victorian cottage sits within a characterful row of nine homes, set back from the road and tucked behind mature greenery - it offers a wonderfully private setting that feels worlds away from everyday life. Inside, the cottage is brimming with period detail: stripped pine floors, working feature fireplaces, and an abundance of quirky architectural touches that make every corner feel special.
Key features
- Two Bedroom Victorian Cottage
- Open-Plan Lounge/Diner
- Attic Conversion Potential (Velux Space Already Allocated, STPP)
- Private Front GArden & Rear Terrace
- Two Off-Road Parking Spaces
- Direct access to woodland & south downs national park
Floorplan
Location
Andros Close, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AT
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,756/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Lewes's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £234,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £52,000 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.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in BN8 4AT. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Andros Close Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2023 | 753 sq ft £405/sq ft | 753 sq ft | £405 | £305,000 |
| Buraimi Detached | Detached | Sept 2023 | — | — | — | £525,000 |
| Oak Cottage Detached | Detached | Jun 2021 | — | — | — | £820,000 |
| 1, Andros Close Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2016 | 829 sq ft £326/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £326 | £270,000 |
| 4, Andros Close Terraced | Terraced | Aug 2016 | 829 sq ft £338/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £338 | £280,000 |
| Partridges Detached | Detached | Feb 2015 | — | — | — | £465,000 |
| Woodstock Detached | Detached | Oct 2012 | — | — | — | £385,000 |
| 2, Andros Close Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2011 | 614 sq ft £310/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £310 | £190,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.




