Summary - FLAT 5, MARDEN HOUSE, HIGHFIELD, LITTLEHAMPTON, WICK BN17 7EU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Quarter-share two-bed flat with parking and communal garden — low entry cost for first-time buyers..
25% shared ownership (quarter share) — affordable entry to ownership
Approx. 91 years remaining on lease — confirm legal implications
Low service charge (£185.44 pa) and ground rent (£10 pa)
Weekly rent charge for unsold share (approx. £78.26 pw) — ongoing cost
Electric storage heating; electric main fuel (may be costly)
Dated interiors — needs cosmetic updating/modernisation
Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens included
Area has slow broadband, above-average crime and high deprivation
This second-floor, two-bedroom shared ownership apartment offers an affordable route onto the property ladder in Highfield, Littlehampton. The dual-aspect lounge and medium-sized kitchen/breakfast room provide bright, adaptable living space for a first home or rental. Allocated off-street parking, communal gardens and no onward chain add practical convenience.
The property is sold as a 25% (quarter) share under shared ownership with approximately 91 years remaining on the lease. Annual charges include a low service charge (£185.44 pa), ground rent (£10 pa) and a weekly rent charge (approx. £78.26 pw) for the unsold share — buyers should confirm these figures with their solicitor. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the double glazing appears to pre-date 2002.
This is a sensible purchase for a first-time buyer seeking low entry cost and scope to personalise. The apartment will suit someone prepared to accept dated fittings and cosmetic updating rather than a turnkey finish. Broadband speeds are slow in the area and the neighbourhood has higher-than-average crime and local deprivation indicators, which are important to weigh alongside the low purchase price and nearby amenities.
Practical positives include no flood risk, proximity (around three quarters of a mile) to Littlehampton town centre, local bus links and schools with good Ofsted ratings. For buyers who prioritise affordability and incremental improvement over pristine presentation, this apartment represents a clear, low-cost opportunity to establish a home in the town.
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