Summary - 9 Harington Lodge, 117, The Hornet, CHICHESTER PO19 7BX
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low‑maintenance central flat with communal support and private patio.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with private patio
Built 2018 with modern fitted kitchen and integrated appliances
Generous double bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobe
Lift access, Lodge Manager five days a week, 24-hour Careline
Off-street private parking and stunning communal gardens
Service charge £3,302.04pa; covers heating, insurance and maintenance
Ground rent £575pa (review due October 2025)
Local crime level above average — consider security implications
A well-presented one-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment in the heart of Chichester, built 2018 and arranged for easy, single-level living. The living room opens onto a private patio and benefits from a feature electric fireplace; the kitchen comes with integrated appliances and a washer/dryer. The bedroom is a generous double with a fitted mirrored wardrobe and the shower room has a large, accessible cubicle with handrail.
Harington Lodge is designed for independent retirees who want security and community. Onsite support includes a Lodge Manager five days a week, a 24-hour monitored Careline system, a lift to all floors, and well-kept communal gardens. Owners have access to a guest suite (and to guest suites at other Churchill Living developments), off-street private parking, and communal facilities and events run by the management team.
Running costs are important to note: the service charge is £3,302.04 per year (year ending May 2026) and the ground rent is £575 per year, reviewed October 2025. The property is leasehold (999 years from 2018), heated by a community ground-source system, and lies within a city location with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
This apartment suits a buyer seeking low-maintenance, centrally located retirement accommodation with strong communal support and contemporary finishes. Be aware of above-average local crime statistics and the ongoing service charge and ground rent obligations when assessing overall affordability.
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