Set in large, leafy communal grounds, this stylish two bedroom apartment with a south facing balcony is in an exclusive location with friendly local shops and cafes up the road and a scenic, 6-8 minute stroll through a park with tennis courts and a playground to Saltdean Lido and a tunnel to the sea. Ideal for professionals, investors or even a small family as a good primary school is a 4 minute walk, the city of Brighton, the Royal Sussex Hospital, Sussex University and council offices at Lewes are all usually within a 30 minute radius. A fabulous find which is ready to move into, inside big sunny rooms all have open views, so it is unusually quiet as well. The large living/dining room opens to a sunny balcony ideal for friends to spill out to and next door, the contemporary kitchen is good to go. Both bedrooms are generous doubles, and the modern bathroom has space and a shower over the bath. On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Saltdean is well-connected with bus routes, and the swift access to the A23/A27 will get you to Gatwick in about 50 minutes.

EPC: C
Council Tax: B

This big, bright apartment is in a small scale modern development, built around a leafy, central garden. With a secure, lit entrance and double glazing, inside the communal hallway is designed for low maintenance – and the door to this sunny home is on the second floor.

Inside, a broad hallway gives a good impression of space and ahead, the spacious living room is bright and inviting with generous proportions in which to relax or enjoy with company and sunlight streaming through a far wall of glass, where a door opens to the south facing balcony which has space for a bistro table.

Next door the kitchen is light and spacious. A classic blend of streamlined units and practical working surfaces it won’t date and it is user friendly with an integrated electric hob and fan oven beneath a hood, there is plumbing for a washing machine and a designated space for a tall fridge freezer - and the good news is that the vendors are happy to discuss the white goods, subject to circumstance.

Quiet and comfortable both restful bedrooms are doubles with ample floorspace to play with, so great for sharers, and the principal bedroom has dramatic, designer paper. Close by, the modern bathroom has all you need, including a shower above the bath.

What’s around you:
Shops: Local shops 2- minutes, Rottingdean a 5 minute drive, Marina 10 minutes.
Train Station: Brighton Station 20-25 minute drive.
Seafront or park: Both within 2 minutes’ by car, 6-8 on foot.

Closest schools:
Primary: Saltdean Primary.
Secondary: Longhill.
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Steiner School.

Agent says:
“Saltdean attracts families wanting a healthier lifestyle and good schools but also swift access to local amenities, the city and airports, and just a few tweaks would transform this modest apartment into a glamorous, luxury retreat! STC.”

Owner’s Secret:
“This location is only about 20-25 minutes’ drive from Brighton’s city centre, but you return to peace and open views. Every room is light and spacious, and sensible shapes so they are easy to live in! There’s a choice of local shops just a few minutes away with everything you need from fresh coffee to a Co- Op. If you love the great outdoors, the beach is a short walk or cycle, the Lido is a glamorous outdoor swim and the park is a social hub with a playground, tennis courts and open green spaces for jogging or walking a dog. We are surrounded by the National Park and have easy access to it, but we’re also well connected as buses run in and out of Brighton or the port at Newhaven until about midnight.”

Saltdean is by the sea and on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals, it has plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a central park which has miniature golf, tennis courts, a playground and café, and the primary school is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. The coastal village of Rottingdean is just around the corner, downland villages are on your doorstep and you are also only 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan Marina with its harbourside restaurants, health club and cinemas. About a 20- minute drive from Brighton’s City centre and close to bus routes with bus lanes, access along the coast and to universities at Falmer is fast and frequent, so this quiet home provides all that the sunshine coast has to offer!