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KING EDWARD VII APARTMENTS, KINGS DRIVE, MIDHURST, WEST SUSSEX GU29 0EY

2 beds 2 baths Listed 21 Nov 2020 (-2080d)

£1,250,000

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# 2 bedroom duplex for sale (GU29 0EY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 102, KING EDWARD VII APARTMENTS, KINGS DRIVE, MIDHURST, WEST SUSSEX GU29 0EY |
| Price | £1,250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £1,250,000 Jul 2022 |

## Description

Large stylish apartment set in stunning grounds.

**Description**

The King Edward VII estate is a unique Grade II Listed development with a wealth of history. Founded in 1901 to care for those suffering from tuberculosis it was officially opened on the 13th June 1906 by His Majesty King Edward VII. The buildings were designed by the famed architect Charles Holden and the gardens by the acclaimed Gertrude Jekyll. In recent years the former sanatorium buildings and grounds have been redeveloped providing a number of apartments and houses together with a range of facilities including a gym, swimming pool, residents lounge, meeting rooms and guest accommodation for visitors. Throughout the stunning grounds are walks of almost 7 km meandering around the estate through mature oak woodlands and heathlands.

This elegant apartment is housed within the original hospital building occupying ground and first floors. All rooms face south with the living spaces and bedrooms enjoying extensive views over the 165 acres - the superb high ceilinged drawing room with raised dining area provides a wonderful entertaining and living space with beautiful leaded light windows and glazed doors providing access on to the delightful gardens. The bespoke fitted kitchen and generous sized study complete the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are two good sized bedrooms, both benefiting from south facing balconies, the principal bedroom has a large en suite shower room in addition to a family bathroom.

**Location**

The King Edward VII Estate is a landmark development set within 165 acres of woodland which blends seamlessly into the South Downs National Park. Its outstanding natural beauty, walks and excellent commutability to London make it an extremely attractive destination. Nearby Midhurst, a picturesque market town where historic buildings line the attractive streets provides for everyday needs. The town has an eclectic mix of shops and services together with a new leisure centre, The Grange, which offers many social activities as well as sporting facilities. From the town, Cowdray Ruins are just a short walk via the causeway at the foot of North Street. Nearby Cowdray Estate based at Easebourne offers many country and sporting pursuits, including polo, golf, fishing and shooting together with a well regarded farm shop and café.

A little further south is the Goodwood Estate, home to the Festival of Speed, The Revival and Glorious Goodwood horse racing at what is considered to be “one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world”.

Tenure - Leasehold (175 years from 1st January 2015).

Ground Rent - £350 per annum.

Details of the annual service charge can be obtained from the selling agents.

Square Footage: 2,283 sq ft

Leasehold with approximately 169 years remaining.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/100201028/340979) - Front Aspect
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/100201028/340981) - Sitting Room
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/100201028/340982) - Sitting Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/100201028/340985) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/100201028/340988) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/100201028/340991) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/100201028/340993) - Bathroom
- ![Balcony](/listings/photos/100201028/340995) - Balcony
- ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/100201028/340997) - Rear Aspect
- ![Communal Area](/listings/photos/100201028/340999) - Communal Area
- ![Communal Pool](/listings/photos/100201028/341001) - Communal Pool
- ![Communal Gym](/listings/photos/100201028/341003) - Communal Gym

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/100201028/341006) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| KING EDWARD VII APARTMENTS 102 KINGS DRIVE, MIDHURST, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, GU29 0EY | £1,250,000 | 28/07/2022 | Flat |
| KING EDWARD VII APARTMENTS 102 KINGS DRIVE, MIDHURST, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, GU29 0EY | £1,450,000 | 13/04/2016 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE MOTOR HOUSE KINGS DRIVE, MIDHURST, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, GU29 0FA | £672,500 | 28/07/2022 | Other |

**Area average:** £672,500 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £405,000 (4 Other, GU29, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +208.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chichester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,193/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,326/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,459/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chichester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Penthouse, Adams Walk, GU29 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.1% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 80.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,778/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -12.5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **10y growth:** 1016.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chichester; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 20.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Last sold

£1,250,000 Jul 2022

Local average

£405,000 (+208.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,766 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Large two bedroom split-level apartment
Set within a gated historic 165 acre Grade II Listed country estate
Use of residents gym and pool
Visitors accommodation
Concierge Service
Two underground parking spaces & storage rooms

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Large stylish apartment set in stunning grounds.

Description

The King Edward VII estate is a unique Grade II Listed development with a wealth of history. Founded in 1901 to care for those suffering from tuberculosis it was officially opened on the 13th June 1906 by His Majesty King Edward VII. The buildings were designed by the famed architect Charles Holden and the gardens by the acclaimed Gertrude Jekyll. In recent years the former sanatorium buildings and grounds have been redeveloped providing a number of apartments and houses together with a range of facilities including a gym, swimming pool, residents lounge, meeting rooms and guest accommodation for visitors. Throughout the stunning grounds are walks of almost 7 km meandering around the estate through mature oak woodlands and heathlands.

This elegant apartment is housed within the original hospital building occupying ground and first floors. All rooms face south with the living spaces and bedrooms enjoying extensive views over the 165 acres - the superb high ceilinged drawing room with raised dining area provides a wonderful entertaining and living space with beautiful leaded light windows and glazed doors providing access on to the delightful gardens. The bespoke fitted kitchen and generous sized study complete the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are two good sized bedrooms, both benefiting from south facing balconies, the principal bedroom has a large en suite shower room in addition to a family bathroom.

Location

The King Edward VII Estate is a landmark development set within 165 acres of woodland which blends seamlessly into the South Downs National Park. Its outstanding natural beauty, walks and excellent commutability to London make it an extremely attractive destination. Nearby Midhurst, a picturesque market town where historic buildings line the attractive streets provides for everyday needs. The town has an eclectic mix of shops and services together with a new leisure centre, The Grange, which offers many social activities as well as sporting facilities. From the town, Cowdray Ruins are just a short walk via the causeway at the foot of North Street. Nearby Cowdray Estate based at Easebourne offers many country and sporting pursuits, including polo, golf, fishing and shooting together with a well regarded farm shop and café.

A little further south is the Goodwood Estate, home to the Festival of Speed, The Revival and Glorious Goodwood horse racing at what is considered to be “one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world”.

Tenure - Leasehold (175 years from 1st January 2015).

Ground Rent - £350 per annum.

Details of the annual service charge can be obtained from the selling agents.

Square Footage: 2,283 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 169 years remaining.

Listed by

Petworth

Savills

Reference: 100201028

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

-14% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/07/2022 (4 years ago)	£1,250,000	-13.8%
Sold	13/04/2016 (10 years ago)	£1,450,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
THE MOTOR HOUSE KINGS DRIVE, MIDHURST, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, GU29 0FA	£672,500	28/07/2022	Other

Area average: £672,500 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

10y growth 1016.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chichester. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -4.8%

5y (index) 6.7%

10y (index) 20.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Chichester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,193/mo

Realistic £1,326/mo

Optimistic £1,459/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chichester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chichester: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU29 0EY

Address

King's Drive

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	King Edward VII Hospital	0.3 miles
Bus stop	King Edward VII Hospital turn	0.9 miles
Shop	Ryarsh Cars	1.5 miles
Shop	Rotherfield Motor Company	1.5 miles
Hospital	Midhurst Community Hospital	1.5 miles
Train station	Holycombe Junction	3.3 miles
Train station	Liphook	4.6 miles
Hospital	Holy Cross Hospital	5.3 miles
University	Jamia Ahmadiyya UK	5.5 miles
University	Unknown	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	2

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Easebourne CofE Primary School	Primary	1.4 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2016
Midhurst Rother College	Secondary	1.8 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jun 2024
Stedham Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Requires improvement — 14 May 2024
Midhurst CofE Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2015
Fernhurst Primary School	Primary	2.8 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Penthouse, Adams Walk, GU29	£1,300/mo	2	0.34 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.1%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 1.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 80.1×

Monthly cashflow £-3,778/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -12.5%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).