No chain; new 125-year lease completed this year
This chain-free, first-floor one-bedroom apartment in Chichester offers an affordable city-centre entry point with a newly completed 125-year lease. At about 517 sq ft the layout includes a spacious living/dining room, separate kitchen, double bedroom and shower room — practical accommodation for a first-time buyer or investor seeking rental potential.
Practical benefits include resident off-street parking (first-come basis), communal gardens, double glazing and a below-average annual service charge of £635. The location is convenient: walking distance to Chichester centre, bus links and the train station with direct services to London, plus easy access to Goodwood, West Witterings and the South Downs.
Be aware of a few material considerations: the property is in an area classed as deprived with higher local crime levels, and heating is via electric storage heaters rather than gas. Parking is shared and not allocated, and the property sits within a communal block, so prospective buyers should factor in communal management arrangements.
Overall, this flat suits buyers seeking low-entry ownership near Chichester’s amenities or investors targeting a tenant-ready city-centre let. The long new lease and modest running costs make it straightforward to purchase and occupy or let, though buyers should carry out their usual surveys and checks on communal matters and local area suitability.
