Great Cottery, Hamsey, Lewes, BN8 5TD is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 2,099 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,149,735 , which equates to approximately £548 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 1999 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £869,735, representing a 310.6% increase, or approximately 11.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,149,735 is:

  • 77.5% higher than the average property price on Bretts Cottages
  • 24.5% lower than the average in the BN8 5TD postcode area
  • and 126.6% higher than the average price for Lewes as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 May 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
2099 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,149,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£548
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Great Cottery, Hamsey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5TD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 May 2026.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Apr 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Sale History

Today
£1,149,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+311 %
12 Mar 1999
£280,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £860,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1959 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2004

Data Sources

The property at Great Cottery, Hamsey, Lewes, BN8 5TD appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Mar 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 18 May 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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