Sussex town with ‘charming architecture’ among best downsizing spots in the UK

Arundel was featured on the list from the Daily Mail which featured the best and worst spots to downsize to after speaking to estate agents and property experts.

Discussing the creation of the list, they wrote: “Downsizing makes sense. After all, most people need to free up a little extra cash after they stop working and the kids have flown the nest.”

The publication continued: “But where in the country to downsize? Obviously, the exact amount of equity released by moving to a smaller house varies from place to place – as does what each town, village or city can offer.

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“So we’ve spoken to estate agents and property experts and analysed the price difference between properties of varying sizes, travel time to amenities and health care, the proximity of the countryside and crime figures to come up with the best and worst places for downsizers in the country.”

The full list of the best and worst spots to downsize can be found on the Daily Mail website here.

What was said about Arundel?

Arundel is said to be an ideal downsizing spot for “outdoorsy types and nature lovers of all ages”.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Jennie Hancock of Property Acquisitions, a home search company working for the buyers, said: “People love to take boat trips up the River Arun to Amberley and witness the wildlife.”

Overall, the architecture of the town is described as “charming” with it featuring a castle, a cathedral and “some wonderful Georgian houses”.

They add: “Arundel is a great place to pass a leisurely day visiting antique shops or studying the deer in Arundel Park before dropping in on Kim’s bookshop and taking a pit stop at The King’s Arms.”

However, it was mentioned to “study the lay of the land before buying”.

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Jennie Hancock added: “The centre of the town has big houses on a steep slope, which could be a problem for some retirees.

“Better to buy on the periphery in somewhere like Torton Hill Road or Dalloway Road.”

Overall, the average price of a property in Arundel is £490,000, whilst the average price for a two-bed flat is £199,000.