This beautiful interior-designed apartment in East Sussex truly is a one-off. The apartment is part of a crescent of mid-century properties and has been re-designed as a stunning contemporary home which respects the deco period of the property. The original fireplace and radiators have been restored and retained and the windows were replaced in 2006. Gorgeous bamboo flooring has been installed throughout the flat except for the bathroom giving continuity and elegance to this period property. As you enter the foyer of the apartment, you will notice a delightful porthole, which allows you to see the reception room giving the space a nod to seaside living. From the hall, you enter the living/dining room through Crittal-glazed sliding doors. This is a large light room with two windows to the south. An original art-deco fireplace is the room's centrepiece, and there are custom-built floating shelves in the alcoves. The space works perfectly, with a clearly defined area for the dining table. A door leads to a private south-facing terrace which is in an elevated position with glimpses of the sea and steps to the private communal garden. The property has well-maintained and landscaped gardens to both front, side and rear. The garage has been converted to make a home office/gym. Back in the apartment, two double bedrooms are exquisitely decorated and both have built-in wardrobes. The kitchen has been designed with stylish Plykea units and there is a Neff slide and hide oven, an integral Neff microwave, and a Neff electric hob. There is also an integral slimline dishwasher. The shower room is a showstopper. You enter via a built-in pocket door designed to maximise space. Above the basin, there is an elegant, custom-built storage unit with a combination of open shelves and mirrored cabinets. The shower cubicle has a fixed waterfall shower head in matt black, coupled with a matching hand-held shower fitting to match the basin taps, towel rail and a Crittal-style shower screen. The dark orange, art deco-inspired concrete trough sink with corrugated outer surface pattern is designed by Kast. Accenting this water feature are square, Italian terrazzo floor tiles from Boutique Stone, giving it that extra mid-century feel. A utility cupboard houses a washing machine and a separate dryer. The apartment has all new electrics, including a new consumer unit. The heating and hot water are included in the service charge and the heating is powered by an efficient and sustainable wood pellet burner.

Saltdean is known for its art deco architecture, with the most renowned example being its famous Lido. Saltdean Oval Park is just around the corner and from the apartment, you can be walking on the South Downs or the beach in no time at all. This apartment is centrally located between two parades of local shops and eateries, one on Longridge Avenue and the other on Lustrells Vale. There is a dentist, doctor, optician, and pharmacy on the doorstep too. Saltdean is well served by bus routes or access to central Brighton or Eastbourne.

When designing our home, we focused on creating a space that is stylish, practical, and relaxing. We were careful to stay true to the original spirit of this deco building while ensuring the home worked perfectly for contemporary living. We worked with an interior designer who understood our vision perfectly and we are particularly proud of the luxurious shower room in a relatively small space.

Our home office/gym in the garage conversion is truly invaluable. We installed electrics and LED ceiling light panels. The walls are insulated and lined with marine birch-faced ply panels and engineered oak flooring. Glazed French doors are revealed when you open the electric roller garage door. This space is ideal for our work from the home office, our gym needs and hobbies.

We love the location and the local walks to the beach and South Downs. We can be in the countryside in moments, but we still feel so close to Brighton and everything the city has to offer.