Is this house a good buy?

deeboy12

Personally, I wouldn't buy any house that opens on to the street, and has no hallway. It would be a deal breaker for me.

But for this money? Gosh, I'm honestly shocked. And the rooms are so pokey.

My answer to your question is no - neither is a good buy for the money. If this is all Lewes has to offer, would you consider another town OP?

Help1234

Thanks everyone. I am considered a flat/maisonette in Hove too.
I don't mind having a small terrace in Lewes with no hallway. I just want a quiet street not on a main road.

aoleks

What's so special about Lewes other than the hype and the waitrose poshness?

Section62

anotheruser said:

ProDave said:

Neither would do me.  No front garden, no off road parking, how are you going to charge your EV?

What EV?
Most people who own a car now are unlikely to own a pure electric vehicle.
Remember, the 2040 date is the SALE of NEW diesel and petrol cars.  Used ones will be around for many, many years.

The length of time ICE vehicles will still be on sale/on the road isn't relevant to the attractiveness of having off-street space for EV charging.

In the same way not all 4-bed houses are occupied by enough people to fill the 4-bedrooms, and not all garages are used to park cars, having the flexibility to park a vehicle off-street and to be able to charge it (as well as avoiding parking wars with the neighbours and paying for CPZ permits) will make off-street parking a more 'essential' feature than it has been in the past.  This doesn't mean properties without off-street parking won't sell, or that they will be valueless, but it will mean people will be more acutely aware of the lack of off-street parking, and that will affect their buying choices.

Taxation and production costs will end the sale of new ICE vehicles long before the legal deadline.  We will get to the point where manufacturers will look at the production volumes, and the PR of still producing 'dirty' vehicles, and quit before they have to.  The economics of retailing road fuels will also change. Just think back to how quickly LRP vanished from the forecourts... expect similar to happen to unleaded and (later on) diesel.  Yes, people will be able to buy 5l containers of unleaded/diesel for their classic vehicle, but not many people will be up for decanting 5l of fuel from a plastic bottle into their car before doing the school run or shopping trip.

Help1234

Help1234 said:

Just to provide some clarity on the area - Lewes is one of the most desirable places to live in the UK. It is commutable from London with a direct 1h20 train to London Bridge or Victoria. It's also 15 min train from Brighton. Additionally it is situated within the South Downs, one of the UK's National Park's. It is a very attractive market town steeped in history. I would certainly not describe it as in the middle of nowhere, but recognise some places are not suitable for everyone. https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/places-to-visit/lewes-p196231

@aoleks I posted earlier but please see here I have quoted. For me it's in a national park so great for walking, yet very close to Brighton a vibrant city, as well as the south east coastline. And plenty of family and friends in London with a direct fast train.

lookstraightahead

Just my opinion here and I've lived in central London, Greater London and now I've moved far away.

I love love love terraced old quirky houses and would choose one of these over a 4 bed detached new build on an estate any day. I've been in a massive new house with room for buses let alone cars and it had no soul. I've also been in a two bed terrace with a Mediterranean style tiny garden and loved it (no front garden / garage etc).

I always look at area first, before absolutely anything else. My biggest issue is noise. 

It's hard to ask opinion on a forum as we all have different ideas, but go with what you're drawn to.

lookstraightahead

Help1234 said:

Thanks everyone. I am considered a flat/maisonette in Hove too.
I don't mind having a small terrace in Lewes with no hallway. I just want a quiet street not on a main road.

Lovely - I get that completely 

lookstraightahead

Exodi said:

I live about 50 miles from Lewes and I almost fell off my chair when I saw the rightmove listings of these little matchbox terraced houses going for £500-600k+.

Assuming you drive, you'll be able to pick up a house twice the size for half the price not far away.

You'd think these houses were in westminster. A 78sqm 4 bed? Nutty.

To be far 50 miles is a long way 

julicorn

As someone living in Hove, the comments here are honestly quite amusing to read (both the shock around the price point and the middle of nowhere / 'Surrey prices' comment, as well as the comparison to somewhere 50 miles away). Brighton/Hove/Lewes are no cheaper than certain parts of London. 

I like these sorts of houses. We were briefly considering Lewes too, but are now in the process of buying a maisonette in Hove instead. 

lookstraightahead

julicorn said:

As someone living in Hove, the comments here are honestly quite amusing to read (both the shock around the price point and the middle of nowhere / 'Surrey prices' comment, as well as the comparison to somewhere 50 miles away). Brighton/Hove/Lewes are no cheaper than certain parts of London. 

I like these sorts of houses. We were briefly considering Lewes too, but are now in the process of buying a maisonette in Hove instead. 

I agree with you.