White on white

The showhome at Charles Church's new Azure waterside development in Port Marine, Portishead is now open for viewing. This stunning apartment is one of 115 one and two bedroom single storey and duplex apartments constructed in a striking contemporary style that shows 21st century living at its very best.

The showhome was designed by renowned interior designers Intu to make the apartment feel light and bright. Sam Brown, the designer, said: "I chose to use a white-on-white tonal palette and a mix of white fabrics and wall coverings with metallic hints to maximize the natural light. These are embellished with metallic hints to reflect the sunlight."

Sam continued: "The white background has been enhanced by the use of bright colours, especially Azure blue, through flowers, artwork and accessories. The combined effect is very contemporary and quirky."

The development is designed to complement the local environment with a mix of coloured render, cedar boarding and reconditioned stone detail. Azure's marina location also offers magnificent views of the Bristol Channel from select apartments. Inside, the apartments are built to the highest specification with luxurious fixtures and fittings synonymous with Charles Church. Bluestone fitted kitchens are complemented with state-of-the-art Neff appliances and bathrooms boast white Sottini sanitaryware, chrome taps and Porcelanosa tiling.

Externally, Azure's attractive courtyard setting provides an off-road area for parking. All properties benefit from a designated parking space, garage or carport and there are designated parking places for visitors.

Azure in Port Marine is close to the centre of Portishead with its delightful mix of high street shops and independent traders. The friendly community atmosphere, the Victorian architecture, wide pavements and colourful flower arrangements make shopping in Portishead a relaxed and civilised affair.

For something more active, the town's brand new leisure complex comes complete with a 25m swimming pool, leisure and play pools, indoor bowls, badminton courts and gym. Plus, for additional shopping or entertainment, Portishead is within easy reach of Bristol with its superb retail facilities and cultural events.

Azure is a short drive to junction 19 of the M5 offering excellent access to the West Country, the North and London. The A369 from Portishead town centre offers a quick route to Bristol while Avonmouth offers frequent rail links into the city. Once there, a train from Bristol Temple Meads can whisk you into London Paddington in less than two hours. For travel further afield, Bristol International Airport also offers domestic and European flights.

Prices start from £139,995. For further information see Charleschurch.com.