On 11 Nov 2004 at 11:14pm Derek Faber wrote:
I'm thinking of buying a house in Morris Road in the Cliff part of Lewes, does anyone have any views on what its like to live there? It seems quite nice.
On 11 Nov 2004 at 11:28pm TheTooth Fairy wrote:
Morris Road is a lovely little oasis off the high street. It's in the parking zone so you'll need a permit to park, and it flooded three years ago so check the insurance premiums first to avoid any nasty shocks.
On 12 Nov 2004 at 7:47am Jacque Schidt wrote:
Its nice except for all those noisy dancers with bells all over their clothes.You may also get woken in the early hours by the night club. Its revellers regularly re enact WW1 on their zimmer frames.The beer's nice though. Ever tried out of date warm brown ale?
On 12 Nov 2004 at 4:51pm Mystic Mog wrote:
Agree with tooth fiary. Good road close to Cliffe shopping. If you are doing you place up, the back entrance to the excellent Chandlers builders merchants is in Morris Road
On 12 Nov 2004 at 10:07pm More Tea Vicar? wrote:
Floods... predicted even more so now that Tesco's/Malling is getting flood defenses.
Would wait a bit if I were you...
PhilX
On 13 Nov 2004 at 11:38pm Mr X wrote:
I'd also get a FULL survey of the house... I know at least one in Morris Road had problems after the flood in 2000, it's foundations were almost non existant and the bay window sank down. Underpinning was required. I heard that the house's foundations were were litterally a row of bricks on clay just below gound level. As a former resident of Cliffe, and a flood victim, I'd NEVER buy a house in Cliffe area at least until proper defences are sorted out. Insurance might be ok now, but should it flood again you'll have big problems. The parking permits are also a big problem, Cliffe residents as well as other will park in Morris Road as parking for them has been cut totally to zero. Plus points are it's relatively quiet, safe and a nice place to live right in town but doesn't feel like it at all. I loved the Cliffe area to live in but the flooding was a complete nightmare (6 months out of my home) GIve it SERIOUS considerations!
On 14 Nov 2004 at 2:52pm Josie Watson wrote:
Morris road is great loads og great people and if you have kids great place 2 make new friends but bewere there is a lairy petshop mans who cals me and my friends who hang round morris rd he calls us little f***s
On 14 Nov 2004 at 8:40pm Janet Street Preacher wrote:
I know the house you are talking about but the subsidence was there long before the flood and it was one house in the middle of a row, the two either side are perfectly fine so I think it must be something to do with that one set of foundations.
I know Morris Road and some of its inhabitants very well and I know they will tell you that the advantages of living in the road (community spirit, safety, convenience etc.) far outweigh the extremely rare disadvantages.
I have been wanting to move there for ages but for various reasons haven't been able to.
Insurance doesn't seem to be a problem any more either, I know many people who have been able to insure houses in Cliffe
I would say, if you like the house, buy it specially if you have young kids, you won't regret it and I'm sure your new neighbours will welcome you.
On 15 Nov 2004 at 6:00pm Noah wrote:
Morris Road? It's fine and dandy. But don't move in before you've bought a boat.
On 16 Nov 2004 at 8:41am Mr X wrote:
Certainly that street has a nice community feel about it...I'd still consider the parking and flooding as a concern, otherwise it's a great area. Certainly all around the Cliffe area it's very quiet after 5pm any day and often it's quiet during a busy shopping day
On 16 Nov 2004 at 3:51pm Smiler wrote:
I would have to say that if you want to live in Cliffe you should buy a house in Morris Road.
Cliffe High Street is all flats and no peace, South Street is too long and has a pub at the end of it which spills noise at closing time. Timberyard lane has that horrendous affordable housing development (how did they get away with that monstrosity?)
Morris Road as The Tooth Fairy says is an oasis, the best road in the best part of Lewes. So good I think I'll move there, how much is that house?
On 16 Nov 2004 at 8:04pm The Tooth Fairy wrote:
As you mentioned the Snowdrop, what's it like these days? I haven't been down there for years. Do they still sell Harveys?
On 16 Nov 2004 at 10:10pm Smiler wrote:
It's still there and yup they do still sell Harveys but its not what it used to be.
They've turned the upstairs into some awful Japanese style function room with really uncomfortable chairs.
It seems to be slowly morphing into a Bernie Inn!
Its a crying shame, it used to be my favourite pub.
On 17 Nov 2004 at 10:30pm The Tooth Fairy wrote:
Thanks, Smiler. It doesn't sound like I've missed much then. This seems to be the trend in Lewes, converting repectable dives into 'pre-club' (or whatever) bars. The Lamb and The Rainbow Tavern have become no-go areas for anyone over the age of twenty five, both 'bars' now inhabited by morons drinking brightly coloured fluids from bottles, while ear splitting muzak vibrates the plaster from the walls. What's happening to the character of Lewes? If dreadful pubs and even more dreadful 'brasseries' is what we have to look forward to, heaven help us.
On 19 Nov 2004 at 12:57pm dats wrote:
Halifax insure against flood as standard. Also try Charcol online (broker) because they offered me Norwich Union insurance when NU wouldn't do it direct. Obviously, flooding could happen, but the risk is relatively low as apparently various things (like Spring tides, consecutive days of rainfall) have to all happen at the same time, which although possible, isn't necessarily that likely.
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