Summary - Flat 25 Claridge House, 14, Church Street, LITTLEHAMPTON BN17 5FE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Managed retirement living with communal amenities and seaside access, balanced by high service charges..
First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with built-in wardrobe
Fully fitted separate kitchen with integrated appliances
Wet room (Jack-and-Jill) with grab rails and emergency pull cord
24/7 onsite management, emergency call system, bistro and lounge
Service charge high: £10,189.78 pa (year ending 31/03/2026)
Lease: c.114 years remaining; ground rent £200 pa
Electric storage heating (no communal gas heating)
Allocated parking by permit, subject to availability
A bright one-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor, built 2003–2006 and set within well-maintained communal gardens. The apartment offers a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, a separate fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a spacious lounge/dining area. The wet room is accessible from both bedroom and hallway, and the home benefits from double glazing and fibre broadband to the cabinet.
Claridge House is a Retirement Living Plus development with 24/7 onsite management, a 24-hour emergency call system, an in-house table-service restaurant, homeowners’ lounge, laundry room, guest suite and mobility scooter store. One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge and additional care can be arranged if required. Allocated off-street parking is available subject to availability and a small annual permit fee.
Important practical points: heating is by electric storage heaters rather than a communal gas system, and the service charge is high at £10,189.78 per year (financial year ending 31/03/2026). The lease has about 114 years remaining and ground rent is £200 per annum. The wider area is described as an ageing urban community with average crime levels and local area deprivation indicators.
This apartment suits someone seeking managed, social retirement living near Littlehampton town centre and the seafront. It offers convenience, communal amenities and peace of mind from onsite staff, balanced against higher ongoing service charges and electric heating costs.
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