3
THE STRAIGHT, MAIN ROAD, CHICHESTER, BIRDHAM, WEST SUSSEX PO20 7HU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
173 m²
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£575,000 Jun 2016
Price per m²
£3,613/m²
Local average
£621,980 (+0.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,147 of 33,755)
Street crime
17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Large Lounge with Log Burner
- Exceptional Quality
- 4 Double Bedrooms, 2 En-suite
- Stylish Kitchen/Diner, Separate Utility
- Floors in Oak, Stone and Carpeting
- Views over Neighbouring Farmland
- Detached Garage, 2 Parking Bays
- Energy Efficient and Low Maintainance
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
No.3 is the largest of these high specification homes with hand cut roof tiles and cedar cladding, enjoying privacy and views across farmland. The property offers 1,669 sq ft of flexible accommodation, has a 10 year Guarantee and comprises: locally-crafted oak front door leading to an impressive entrance hall with cloakroom. The spacious kitchen/dining room is complemented by the separate utility room and is fully fitted with Bosch integral appliances, 'Dove Grey' handleless doors and white stone worktops, creating a stylish and impressive room. The generous lounge also has bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden, plus a brick and oak fireplace with log burner. An en-suite double bedroom completes the ground floor, whilst a further 3 bedrooms and family bathroom will be found on the 1st floor. The principal bedroom boasts an en-suite and far-reaching views of local countryside from the 'Juliet' balcony.
Outside, there are lawned gardens with grey Indian Sandstone paths, mature hedging, garage with electronic up-and-over door and 2 additional parking spaces.
Situation
The attractive coastal village of Birdham offers some local facilities including a marina, primary school, convenience store and petrol station. A further range of facilities (including a GP surgery) can be found at East Wittering, approximately 2 1/2 miles distant. The nearby city of Chichester offers excellent high street shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars, the Festival Theatre and a mainline railway station. Goodwood is located to the north of the city and is famous for its many event days, including the Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood racecourse. There are excellent sailing facilities around Chichester Harbour and windsurfing from the blue flag beaches at West Wittering.
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A bespoke new house of exceptional quality.
Entrance Hall leading to:
Cloakroom/WC
Living Room 22'4 (6.81m) x 12'11 (3.94m)
Kitchen/Dining Room 22'4 (6.81m) x 15' (4.57m)
Utility Room 7'5 (2.26m) x 5'3 (1.6m)
Bedroom 4 (on ground floor) 14'8 (4.47m) x 9'4 (2.84m)
Stairs to 1st Floor / Landing
Bedroom 1 14'5 (4.39m) x 11'8 (3.56m)
En Suite Shower Room to Bed 1
Bedroom 2 14'3 (4.34m) x 11'8 (3.56m)
En Suite Shower Room to Bed 2
Bedroom 3 12'10 (3.91m) x 8'2 (2.49m)
Family Bathroom
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing
Single Garage 16'10 (5.13m) x 9'9 (2.97m)
Gardens to Front and Rear
2 Parking Bays
Directions
From Chichester, proceed in a southerly direction along the A286 road towards Birdham and The Witterings. Pass the Chichester Marina on the right hand side and continue along The Birdham Straight. The development will be found on the left hand side shortly before the mini roundabout.
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Details correct: BG/CE 01/04/2016
Listed by
East Wittering
Henry Adams
Reference: 40923975
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 03/03/2016
Expiry date: 02/03/2026 (expired)
Current heating cost: £351/year
Potential heating cost: £353/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #579082
Property Details
Street: 3 Whitestone Farm Cottages
Town: Main Road, Birdham
Postcode: PO20 7HU
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 26/08/2003
Work Completed: 06/09/2002
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/06/2016 (10 years ago) | £575,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 TAWNY CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7FA | £490,000 | 07/01/2026 | Detached |
| STRATHMORE MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £630,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ER | £502,400 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 14 ROWAN CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7FF | £615,000 | 13/09/2022 | Detached |
| ASHBROOK BURLOW CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ES | £655,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| GREENWAYS BURLOW CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ES | £749,500 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 17 TAWNY CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7FA | £460,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £585,986 (7 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chichester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Chichester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chichester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chichester: £1,596/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
The Straight
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Little Waitrose | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Birdham Stores | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Nisa Local | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Fishbourne | 3.6 miles |
| University | Stockbridge Halls of Residence | 3.6 miles |
| University | Fishbourne Hall | 3.7 miles |
| Train station | Bosham | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | St Richard's Hospital | 4.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 17 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdham CE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 10 Nov 2022 |
| East Wittering Community Primary School | Primary | 2.0 miles | Good — 18 Jul 2017 |
| Sidlesham Primary School | Primary | 2.0 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Jul 2024 |
| West Wittering Parochial Church of England School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 11 Dec 2022 |
| Bosham Primary School | Primary | 3.1 miles | Good — 16 Dec 2018 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).