Summary - ST BERNARDS COURT FLAT 2 SOMPTING ROAD LANCING BN15 9HH
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
No onward chain, garage and long lease — ideal for first-time buyers or small investors.
- Two double bedrooms and ground-floor convenience
- Private garage included within the block
- Long lease (999 years from 1968) with low ground rent (£30 pa)
- Service charge approx £1,706 per year
- Electric storage heating; energy upgrades likely needed
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; EPC C but windows pre-2002
- Cosmetic updating required (dated finishes, low ceilings)
- Area crime levels above average; limited communal outdoor space
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat in St Bernards Court is offered with no onward chain and a rare private garage — a practical find for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The accommodation is compact but liveable, with two double bedrooms, a lounge-diner overlooking the communal lawn and a fitted kitchen. The long lease (effectively 999 years), low ground rent and modest council tax make tenure costs very manageable.
The building dates from the mid-20th century and the interior finishes are dated; textured ceilings, patterned paper and carpets are evident. The flat would benefit from cosmetic modernisation and some energy upgrades — heating is via electric storage heaters and the cavity walls are assumed uninsulated. Double glazing is already in place but installed before 2002.
Practical positives include excellent mobile signal, a private garage and a short walk to Lancing train station and local amenities. Note the service charge (circa £1,706 pa) and small annual ground rent (£30). Crime levels in the area are above average, and outside space is limited to small communal grounds, so those seeking gardens or quiet seclusion should consider this.
Overall this is a secure, low-maintenance leasehold flat with clear potential: sensible for a first-time buyer wanting an affordable entry on a long lease, or an investor targeting a straightforward rental let after light refurbishment.
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