# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (PO20 8DN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 CHARLMEAD, CHICHESTER, EAST WITTERING, WEST SUSSEX PO20 8DN |
| Price | £975,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 181 m² |
| Last sold | £965,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/01/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £998/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,900

### Recommendations
- G (£350 - £450)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0340-2950-4490-2975-3545)

## Description

Haven Cottage is a beautifully renovated home that perfectly balances character and modern living. Finished to a high standard throughout, the property features a Sylvarna kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, Velux windows, and direct access to the rear garden, making it a bright and welcoming space at the heart of the home. 

The ground floor offers a spacious sitting room with plenty of natural light, leading to a study/fourth bedroom, ideal for home working or additional guest accommodation. The living/dining room is a fantastic space for entertaining, with doors opening out to the garden. There are also two good-sized bedrooms on this level, along with a utility room and a store/workshop for extra storage. 

A key feature is the principal bedroom with an en-suite, a living area/additional bedroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette, all with its own separate access. This setup lends itself well to being a selfcontained annex. It also has its own south-facing enclosed garden, making it ideal for a holiday let, guest accommodation, or extended family. Currently operating as a highly successful Airbnb, it has an excellent track record as an additional income stream. 

Outside, you will find a large rear garden benefiting from excellent sun exposure and an enclosed seating area / BBQ space, providing excellent outdoor entertaining options. To the front, there is an equally sun-trapped enclosed garden and parking for multiple cars. 

Located in the popular coastal village of East Wittering, Haven Cottage is a fantastic home with flexible living space and a high-quality finish.

EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87201315/725567) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £965,000 | 28/01/2026 | Detached |
| 4 CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £300,000 | 20/11/2008 | Detached |
| 4 CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £300,000 | 05/05/2006 | Detached |
| 4 CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £230,000 | 17/05/2005 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HARROW DENE CONEY ROAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DA | £530,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] WINZONE CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £462,000 | 13/07/2023 | Detached |
| MEADOW HOUSE, 61 STOCKS LANE, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8NH | £450,000 | 03/02/2023 | Detached |
| 21 CONEY ROAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DA | £800,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £775,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] ST CLARE CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £685,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached |
| 7 TAMARISK WALK, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DQ | £1,850,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| NONNI, 19 BARN ROAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8NL | £760,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 CONEY CLOSE, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8BX | £799,999 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 17 WESSEX AVENUE, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8NP | £735,500 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| SPRING COTTAGE, 7 MEADOWS ROAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8NW | £640,990 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| OLD BARN COURT 1 BARN WALK, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DG | £675,000 | 13/06/2022 | Detached |
| SEAGLASS, 15 CONEY SIX, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DL | £1,563,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TAMARISK WALK, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DQ | £1,901,025 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 2 CLAREMONT GARDENS, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DJ | £730,000 | 14/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8DN | £810,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| ASHBURY KIMBRIDGE ROAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8PE | £710,000 | 02/09/2021 | Detached |
| 50 STOCKS LANE, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8NJ | £480,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |
| BENCH HEAD PEERLEY ROAD, EAST WITTERING, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 8PD | £1,110,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £683,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £915,701 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £621,980 (54 Detached, PO20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +56.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,193/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,325/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,458/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:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,387/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.1%
- **10y growth:** 32.4%

## 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)

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