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THE STRAIGHT, MAIN ROAD, CHICHESTER, BIRDHAM, WEST SUSSEX PO20 7HU

4 beds 3 baths 1,862 sq ft Listed 24 Mar 2016 (-3733d)

£625,000

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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

A rare opportunity to own a beautiful new home in the village of Birdham, just a short distance south of Chichester. Built by local developers Parnell Homes and ready for immediate occupation, The Straight comprises just 3 bespoke detached houses finished to an exceptional standard and offering impressive energy efficiency and low running costs. The ground floor has under-floor heating throughout.
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

floorplan

floorplan

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).

5y growth 16.7%
10y growth 45.1%

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

1y (index) -4.5%
5y (index) 6.3%
10y (index) 23.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,190/mo
Realistic £1,322/mo
Optimistic £1,454/mo

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 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,250
Target investor price (1%) £132,200
  • 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).