Summary - 3, Old Common Close, Birdham PO20 7SE
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Comfortable two-bedroom home close to Chichester and coastal countryside.
- Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, generous room sizes
- Allocated off-street parking space included
- Communal gardens and pleasant rural surroundings
- 894 sq ft, large lounge/diner, separate kitchen
- Leasehold with 113 years remaining
- Service charge c. £3,446 per year (average)
- Home for Life Lifetime Lease option for over-60s (guide £165,000)
- Marketed price £250,000; actual Lifetime Lease price varies
Set within peaceful countryside near Chichester, this generous ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers bright, airy rooms and flexible living. A large lounge/diner and separate kitchen provide comfortable daily living, while double doors from the main bedroom bring in extra light.
The property is leasehold with 113 years remaining and comes with an allocated parking space and well-kept communal gardens. Heating is via a mains gas boiler and radiators. Service charges average £3,446 per year and ground rent is a nominal £1.
For buyers aged 60 and over there is an optional Home for Life Lifetime Lease pathway; a guide price for that option is £165,000 (based on an illustrative 33% saving from the marketed £250,000). The Lifetime Lease lets qualifying purchasers buy a share of the property's value (up to 50%) to safeguard some equity for the future. The apartment is also within six miles of Chichester centre and the university, making it straightforward to visit local shops and services.
This home will suit retirees seeking single-level, low-maintenance living in a prosperous rural setting. Note the property is sold leasehold, carries an above-average service charge, and any Lifetime Lease price varies by age and circumstances. Interested buyers should verify lease details and service charge inclusions before committing.
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