South light, a large terrace and a supermarket next door

Facing directly south gives this home steady daylight from late morning until the sun drops toward the Mediterranean. Because this 2 bedroom middle floor apartment with garden in Bel Air looks out over the communal grounds, the rooms receive direct light without the road noise that comes with a street-front orientation. Being on the middle level of a three-storey block also means there is a floor above to insulate against the summer heat and a floor below to keep the rooms off the damp of the ground.

The terrace and what the community includes

At 40 square metres of private covered terrace, the outdoor area is nearly half the size of the 97 square metres of built area. Having a roof over the terrace makes it usable during the midday summer sun and keeps outdoor furniture dry during winter rain. From here, the outlook takes in the green communal areas and a distant sea view. The enclosed complex consists of six blocks of three floors each. Shared facilities go beyond the standard communal pool, children's pool and gardens: residents also have access to an on-site gym, a games room, and a social gourmet lounge with Wi-Fi, which gives remote workers a place to take calls away from the flat.

Inside the flat: rooms and fittings

The 97 square metres of built area are divided into two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a fitted kitchen. One bathroom is en-suite with a shower, while the second serves as a family bathroom with a bathtub, meaning guests do not need to walk through a bedroom to wash. The property is sold unfurnished, so a buyer brings their own furniture rather than paying for an existing package they might have to clear out. The essentials, however, are already in place: the kitchen is equipped with Bosch appliances, a washing machine and a water heater. Built-in wardrobes handle clothes storage inside the flat, while hot and cold central air conditioning, double-glazed windows, fibre optic internet, and marble flooring are installed throughout.

Access, storage and daily errands

A lift connects the apartment to the basement level, which includes an underground garage space and a private storage room. The building is also designed with step-free access for people with reduced mobility, making the move from the car to the front door straightforward with heavy shopping or a pushchair. For daily errands, a large Lidl supermarket sits right next door to the complex, and public transport links, golf courses, and a local church are all close by. When viewing this 2 bedroom middle floor apartment with garden in Bel Air, check the distance from the lift to the allocated parking bay and see how busy the gourmet lounge gets during working hours.