A couple have finally found their dream home after moving eight times in ten years.

Martin Leggett and John Halloran have put down roots in a new Linden Homes property in Walberton.

The couple, who have been married for seven years, bought a four-bedroom house at Vistry Group’s Avisford Grange location off Yapton Lane and were the second residents to move into the development this summer.

“After renting for so long, we were both ready to settle down, especially with the hassle of having to deal with landlords,” said Mr Leggett.

“Since we’ve been together, we’ve moved eight times, so we’re happy to have finally purchased our forever home.

“Our previous house was a bungalow, which had three bedrooms, but only one bathroom, which could be a pain when guests came over. The place was modern and spacious, and our neighbours were sad to see us go, but we decided that we needed the change.

“It was important to me to be close to my mum and my auntie, who are currently staying with us at our new house. Soon, they’ll be moving locally into the same apartment block, so they’ll still be really close by.”

The Argus: The couple in their new homeThe couple in their new home (Image: Vistry Group)

Mr Leggett has worked in the new homes industry for the past 27 years and recently took up a new position as head of new homes sales at a Chichester-based estate agent.

Meanwhile, Mr Halloran has worked as a coroner in West Sussex for nine years.

“John and I felt like we were home as soon as we walked through the front door,” said Mr Leggett.

“When you turn into the development, there’s this wide road with lots of greenery on either side and it just feels so inviting.

“We have a few friends that are in wheelchairs, so the wide hallways are easily accessible to them, and we’ve changed the downstairs study into a bedroom for my mum and auntie to stay in.

“The house is 15 minutes away from the sea and the centre of Chichester, and there’s a train station nearby with good connections.

“We have a golf course next to us, a few pubs within walking distance, and Arundel even has a castle we can visit.”