25 Mayfield Court, Lustrells Vale, Brighton, BN2 8FY

Step onto the property ladder in style with this 1 bed flat in sociable Saltdean– there’s a southeast balcony for friends to spill out to, a sophisticated finish and a car park at the back!

A great first buy or investment it’s even opposite a parade of shops and cafés with a restaurant, and you can walk through the park around the corner to the Lido and the sea in 10 mins (or drive there in 2).

On the 2nd floor of a low level, purpose built block set in leafy grounds, inside 46.23m2 (497.61 sq.

Ft.) of peaceful rooms deliver a fabulous lifestyle with open views and a crisp, contemporary finish in the open plan living room, the generous double bedroom and spacious bathroom.

10-15 mins drive from Brighton Marina, major employers including the Royal Sussex County, Brighton General and Victoria Hospitals it’s quiet but well-connected for professionals or couples with bus routes to Rottingdean’s High Street shops and restaurants, and Brighton’s city centre and direct trains to Gatwick and London.

On the edge the countryside and cliff top walks of The Tye – within the National Park a healthy lifestyle beckons and the coast road gives swift access to Lewes (20-25) and Gatwick (45-50).

In Brief: Style 2nd floor Share Of Freehold apartment in modern block Type 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen living dining room Area Saltdean Floor Area 46.23m2 (497.61 sq. Ft.) approx.

Outside Space Southeast balcony Parking Car park behind block, free on street Council Tax: B Why you’ll like it: Stylish and secure, now is the time to buy this fabulous apartment on the prime southeast side of a small, low level brick built block with a car park at the back which may have a space for you by separate arrangement, although street parking is free and plentiful -and you really don’t need a car in this area of Saltdean.

Built with comfort and light in mind, all windows and doors are double glazed. Inside, it is easy to shake off any stress of the day in a hushed hallway.

Ahead, the streamlined living/dining room/kitchen has a wall of glass to bathe the room in sunshine and which opens to the fabulous balcony large enough for al fresco entertaining.

5.51 x 4.51m (18’0 x 14’9) delivers plenty of space for work, rest or play and there are open views over the parade of shops below, so you don’t feel hemmed in.

Tucked away from the in/out flow, the stylish kitchen area has a sociable breakfast bar but does not dominate the space, and it is skilfully planned with plenty of storage and practical working surfaces, all of which flow from the electric hob and oven beneath a hood.

Quiet and comfortable at the back of the building, the double bedroom is a restful retreat with calm decoration and an open outlook for a win win.

Opposite, the bathroom is a modern classic with all you need including fresh air and natural light and a shower above the bath.

Agent says: “Big, bright and stylish this fabulous first buy offers an easy coastal lifestyle with quiet nights but close to local shops, bars, restaurants.

With swift access to Brighton and other major employers, it’s good to go as a home or a rental.” Owner’s Secret: “This spot is a great place to be with the sea, a park with tennis courts and everything you need from fresh produce to a chemist either on your doorstep or on Longridge Avenue.

It’s easy to get to Brighton, Lewes or Gatwick for work as the apartment is quiet but well -connected.

Open views make it very private, the neighbours are considerate and the block is well maintained.” Where it is: Shops: Local shops opposite, Rottingdean 5 mins drive, Marina 10-12 Train Station: Lewes or Brighton Stations 20-25 mins drive Seafront or park: Park, Lido & tunnel to the sea 2-3 mins drive, 10 to walk Closest schools: Primary: Saltdean Primary Secondary: Longhill Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Lewes Old Grammar The friendly community of Saltdean is by the sea and on the edge of the National South Downs 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 along the seafront and you are also approx. 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan Marina with its harbourside restaurants, health club and cinemas.

About a 20-25 minute drive from Brighton’s city centre and close to bus routes, don’t forget that both the county town of Lewes and Gatwick are also commutable at about 20 and 50 minutes.