Horizon, Rustington

Life’s a beach …

Berkeley Homes, Horizon, Rustington

Rustington is a quaint village in the county of West Sussex and like many of the towns and villages in this region, it possesses fabulous country and seaside views.  The village offers a peaceful retreat for city workers, a safe environment for young children and a restful yet friendly setting for the retired.  The village offers a variety of amenities unknown to many other villages and this has drawn residents and visitors in.  The village still has old flint buildings and thatched cottages, most dating back to the 18th century, but  new properties are also emerging. Many of these new builds stay in-keeping with the atmosphere and surroundings, but help to push the village towards the ease of contemporary living. Rustington has easy transport links to reach Worthing town or Brighton & Hove city to the East, or alternatively the historic and beautiful cathedral city Chichester to the West.  So what can we expect from this contemporary development, Horizon?

Driving west along the A259, signs directed me towards the costal development.  It was easy to find and signs directed me towards the sales office – however no signs were apparent for visitor parking.  After finding a space along one of the narrow roads, I strolled towards the show home entrance.  I walked along the stone pathway with landscaped gardens on either side, and entered through the front door into an entrance hall.  I was impressed with the clean white floor-tiles, open, bright and spacious feel that welcomed me.  I followed voices to an open apartment door where I was greeted by a well-dressed sales negotiator. 

I was invited to look around the two and three bedroom show-apartments accompanied, both of which were to my liking however I will be concentrating on the two bed property.  We entered through the oak veneer front door of plot 6.  Understanding the difficulties of moving furniture, carrying large shopping bags or children, the developer has created a spacious apartment with large doors and wide hallways for easy manoeuvrability – a big plus on the check list!  This attribute was carried on throughout, with natural light helping the “breezy” and open feel to this seaside development.

The winter can bring raging seas and wild winds but residents of the first and second floor can watch and take cover from the comfort of their under-floor heated apartments. The south-facing corner plots, I believe, would have the best seats in the house with bay windows as protection from the English weather but still offering fantastic views.  However, when the sun does come out, balconies are available to be enjoyed with outdoor spaces to all apartments. 

The first room I entered was the bathroom which was decorated in beiges and browns with dark wooden features, black floor tiles and white sanitary ware.  The bath looked comfortable and for those who prefer a shower, the en-suite (decorated in the same style) provides a sizeable shower tray with a large glass screen.

Both the bedrooms were well proportioned, the second being able to fit a wardrobe in if required.  The master bedroom came with fitted wardrobes which were designed in such a way to create a separation between the bedroom and the en-suite which gave the room a more intimate feel.  Both bedrooms were designed in a light colour but given a dark purple contrast which I felt gave the rooms a contemporary, smart yet casual ambience. 

The lounge/dining room is open plan with a large kitchen integrated into the room.  For those not keen on this layout, Berkeley Homes have also created apartments with a frosted, curved glass wall to maintain the great natural light but provide a separate room.  The kitchens come with a fridge/freezer, oven, hob, stone conglomerate work surfaces and stainless steel appliances.  The lounge/dining room was again decorated in light colours with a few darker accents.

What you get for your money:
Prices from £340,000 for a two bed apartment
Prices from £295,000 for a three bed apartment …
Ground rent: £250 p.a.
Management charges: £750-£1200 p.a.

Location, location, location:
A short walk to the main high street where there are a variety of shops – including the well-known independent shop “Air-head”, Angmering and Littlehampton train stations are a short drive, bus stops a short walk, beach a stone throw away, Ham Manor Golf Club, Rustington Golf club and Esporta health club a short distance away (and best reached by car due to the main roads)

Best feature:
Spacious, great location, easy access to transport links, outside space available for everyone, electric gate to car park, good security

Worst feature:
If there are no available parking spaces for the apartments (one per apartment) the narrow roads could cause a problem to find parking close to home or when people drive to the beach?

Contact the sales office: 01903 856428 - open daily 10 till 5

• Location:   8 of 10 (Easy access by roads and to amenities)
• Product:       9 of 10
• Sales Negotiator service: 6 of 10 (fairly chatty, spoke about the specifications however I felt a bit rushed out the door)
• Value for money:             Good for second home owners or commuters

Overall: Rustington has some good transport links, is a calm and friendly village with good leisure facilities available …  

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Legal disclaimer: The impression expressed by “Show Home Hannah” is purely based on their genuine opinion and subjective experience on the specified development site visits. They are based on only as their opinion of what they have encountered and should not be read as a judgement of the business or the employees involved.