# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (PO20 7HU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | RIDINGS, MAIN ROAD, CHICHESTER, BIRDHAM, WEST SUSSEX PO20 7HU |
| Price | £245,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £245,000 Oct 2013 |

## Description

**** **** Situated in Birdham between Chichester (5 miles) and West Wittering Beach (3 miles) and close to the village's excellent Post Office/General Stores, a spacious detached bungalow for family, holiday or retirement living.  The bungalow has 3 / 4  bedrooms and has been extended to provide a self-contained companion/lodger annexe as well as a 2nd large, bright living room at the rear of the property overlooking its delightful, quiet and secluded garden.  The property is also within easy reach of Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool as well as the Witterings and Bracklesham Bay.  There is a regular bus service to Chichester and the property has easy access to road and rail links.

The bungalow has oil fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, ample off street parking for up to 4 cars and a double car-port, ideal for a boat or caravan.

The accommodation is arranged as follows: 

**Double** **glazed** **patio** **doors** **to:** ****  

**ENTRANCE** **LOBBY:** **** Half glazed inner door to:

 

**HALL:** **** Two radiators. Airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder (immersion). Hatch with folding ladder to large insulated and part boarded loft with light. 

**RECEPTION** **ROOM** **1:** **20' 10" x 11' 3 max" (6.35m x 3.43m)** Feature fireplace with stone surround and raised hearth. Two radiators. TV aerial and telephone points. Double glazed patio doors to: 

**RECEPTION** **ROOM** **2:** **24' 10" x 11' 3" (7.57m x 3.43m)** Ceramic tiled floor. Two radiators. TV aerial point. Double glazed patio doors to garden. Door to annexe. 

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM:** **15' x 8' 3" (4.57m x 2.51m)** Extensive range of fitted base and wall cupboards. Inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Electric double oven with ceramic hob and cooker hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Shelved larder cupboard. Double radiator. Telephone point.  

**BEDROOM** **1:** **12' 0" x 8' 4" (3.66m x 2.54m)** Two single and one built in double wardrobes. Range of high level store cupboards. Radiator. TV point. 

**BEDROOM** **2:** **12' 0" x 9' 0" (3.66m x 2.74m)** Range of three double fitted wardrobes. Range of high level store cupboards. TV aerial point. 

**BEDROOM** **3:** **8' 3" x 7' 11" (2.51m x 2.41m)** TV point. Radiator.

 

**BATHROOM:** **** Panelled bath with separate electric shower unit over with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Ventaxia extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Radiator.

Leading from the second reception room is: 

**SMALL** **ANNEXE:** ****  

**KITCHEN/LIVING** **ROOM:** **16' 0" x 11' 4" (4.88m x 3.45m)** Central dividing stud wall. TV aerial point. Double glazed patio door to garden. Cupboard housing Grant oil fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Kitchen area with electric cooker point. Space for fridge/freezer. Utility area off 5'9 x 3'7 with stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Storage shelves. 

**BEDROOM:	** **8' 9" x 8' 2" (2.67m x 2.49m)** Radiator. TV aerial point. 

**SHOWER/CLOAKROOM:** **** Fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton control and glazed screen. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Towel rail. Extractor fan. 

**SERVICES:	** **** All main except gas.

 

**EXTERIOR:** **** The property is approached via a brick paved driveway with double five-bar gates leading to a parking area to the front and to an attached double carport. To the front of the annexe is a small south facing terrace area with outside light. To the rear of the bungalow is a further west facing terrace with mature shrubs, plastic oil tank and a side gate leading to the main garden with extensive paved terracing, creeper clad pergola beyond which is a good sized lawned area bounded by mature trees and shrubs with further paved terrace. A high trellis and gateway lead to a garden waster area and to a range of outbuildings including a brick built outside WC and 2 timber garden sheds, one in need of attention, and an outside water tap. The whole is well fenced and hedged and gives complete privacy. 

**PRICE** **GUIDE:** **** £245,000 FREEHOLD 

**DIRECTIONS:** **** From Chichester proceed south on the A286 following signs to Birdham and Wittering. Follow the road for approximately 4 miles and on reaching Birdham village go past the first turning into Church Lane and turn right into Birdham Stores car park. The property's entrance will be found at the rear of the car park via a five-bar gate.

Please Note: Neither the heating system nor the services have been checked by the Agents.

 

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/37847497/288389) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| RIDINGS MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £245,000 | 04/10/2013 | Detached |
| RIDINGS MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £103,000 | 20/12/1996 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 LONGMEADOW GARDENS, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HP | £399,000 | 01/08/2025 | Detached |
| STRATHMORE MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £630,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached |
| 7 OLD COMMON CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7SE | £725,000 | 23/01/2023 | Detached |
| 10 OLD COMMON CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7SE | £795,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2 OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ER | £502,400 | 02/11/2022 | 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 |
| WEYFLEET CROOKED LANE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HB | £649,500 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 5 THE SALTINGS, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7JA | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £595,044 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £621,980 (54 Detached, PO20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,190/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,322/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,454/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.5%
- **10y growth:** 41.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chichester; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

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

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