Summary - Earnley Cottage, Bell Lane, Birdham PO20 7HZ
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Period character and a large garden with clear renovation potential.
No forward chain — ready for immediate purchase or refurbishment
Generous plot with scope to formalise driveway and parking
Attractive flint exterior and period features including exposed beams
Triple-aspect sitting room with feature log burner
Requires renovation; whole-house modernisation likely needed
EPC F and electric storage heating — higher running costs expected
Slow broadband locally; council tax above average
Set on a generous plot in the popular village of Birdham, Earnley Cottage is a two-bedroom period semi-detached home offered with no forward chain. The attractive flint exterior and mature garden provide immediate kerb appeal, while the property’s layout and character features—exposed beams and a triple-aspect sitting room with a log burner—offer a strong basis for modernisation.
This cottage will suit a family or buyer seeking a countryside base with scope to add value. There is scope to formalise parking to the large frontage and the existing garage adds practical storage. Nearby schools (including a Good-rated primary and several Good or Outstanding secondary options in Chichester) make the location family-friendly.
Important practical points: the house requires renovation and upgrading throughout. Heating is via electric storage radiators and the EPC is rated F; external stone walls are likely uninsulated. Broadband speeds are slow locally, and council tax is above average. These are material considerations for running costs and any refurbishment budget.
For buyers prepared to invest, the property offers period charm, a large private garden with mature trees, and clear potential to improve energy performance, internal layout and landscaping to suit modern living.
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