Summary - Flat 23, St. Catherines Court, Irvine Road BN17 5HP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, secure retirement flat with garden access and a rare Perpetual Lease.
One-bedroom ground-floor flat with private patio and garden access
Perpetual Lease — long-term tenure security; no onward chain
Age restriction: women 60+, men 65+ (retirement development)
Small overall size (341 sq ft) — best for single occupant or couple
Leasehold with sizeable annual service charge (£3,468 average)
Electric storage heating; electricity-fuelled heating may raise bills
Medium flood risk; area records above-average crime levels
Slow broadband speeds; permit off-street parking and communal facilities
This one-bedroom ground-floor apartment in St. Catherine’s Court is designed for independent retirement living. A bright living/dining room opens through patio doors onto a private patio and well-kept communal gardens, offering an easy step outside and pleasant green views. The layout is compact and practical, with a double bedroom, modern bathroom and a functional kitchen arranged for low-maintenance living.
Key ownership features suit older buyers seeking security: a rare Perpetual Lease provides long-term tenure certainty, there is no onward chain, and an age restriction applies (women 60+, men 65+). On-site communal facilities include a residents’ lounge, laundry room and permit parking, and council tax is very low — helpful for fixed incomes.
Buyers should note material negatives: the flat is small (341 sq ft), leasehold with a substantial annual service charge, and heating is by electric storage heaters which can be costly. Broadband speeds are slow and the area records above-average crime; the property has a medium flood risk. These factors make the flat best suited to shoppers prioritising garden access, convenience and retirement community facilities over space and high-spec modern systems.
Overall, this apartment offers quiet, ground-floor retirement living with secure long-term tenure and direct garden access. It will appeal to older buyers wanting a low-stairs, community-focused home near Littlehampton’s coast, provided they accept the compact size, service charge and running-cost considerations.
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