Summertime by the coast at Horizon, Rustington

Berkeley Homes will shortly unveil a second stylish show apartment at its Horizon development, an Art Deco-styled collection of 29 apartments situated in a landscaped setting moments from the beach front in Rustington, West Sussex. Location will always remain the cornerstone of any decision by buyers contemplating a new home - and never more so, now we live in interesting property times.

Rustington, West Sussex, is enchanting and ticks almost every box on the list of ‘must have' features of a property's location. It provides quiet, village-style community living, with all the basics within walking distance, together with the priceless bonus of being by the sea - the ideal and quintessential summer location for many people.

More cosmopolitan centres, like Brighton, Chichester, Littlehampton and Arundel are all within easy reach for a broader and more diverse retail offering. Rail, road and airport links are all extremely accessible. Lifestyle elements, such as sport and entertainment are all around, including a marina at Littlehampton for boating buffs.

The scenery and rural attractions of the Downs compete with the sea to provide superb leisure opportunities - walks, cycle ways and bridleways included. Fine dining and wining options include the award-winning East Beach café, just along the seafront from Rustington, with its great menu, and hip premises with a hint of Guggenheim.

And then there are the homes at Horizon that entice, courtesy of Berkeley Homes' renowned quality and attention to detail. The Art Deco style, now as then, reflects elegance yet is both practical and modern. The apartments feature graceful curves, soft cream render and convex curved glass balconies - the very distillation of the aesthetic Art Deco movement of the Twenties and Thirties which made the functional beautiful.

Horizon is only minutes from the beach and many of the apartments benefit from a double aspect that makes the most of light both in the morning and the afternoon. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors merge the boundaries between the outdoors and inside, creating a spacious and airy feel. Ground floor apartments have private terraces, while those on the upper floors have the curved glass and steel balconies, which impart an impressive visual statement against the pale cream external façade.

The apartments have been built to an exceedingly high specification and include under-floor heating, fed by a gas-fired hot water system, throughout. High specification kitchens feature stone composite worktops, integrated appliances and ceramic floor tiles, with in-built wardrobes providing ample storage in the bedrooms. Luxury tiled bathrooms and ensuites beckon, with their exemplary fittings and furnishings. The digital world is amply catered for in the principal rooms which are all wired for today's coveted TV, audio and internet links.

Berkeley devotes considerable effort to creating the right ambience for Horizon. Recently residents and guests were able to meet each other at a cheese and wine party. Their enjoyment, including that of the early evening sun, was fortified by superb wines, a heavenly brie, assorted handmade breads, fresh figs and locally grown strawberries.

Those who have already secured homes at Horizon include young professionals, empty nesters and those looking for a second home where they can confidently ‘lock and leave', thanks to the comfort offered by the gated, secure environment.

Some have also benefited from a designer furniture collection on offer, tailor-made to fit their individual lifestyle, from interior designer David Phillips Living. The design team is available to discuss how inspirational interior design can make your new apartment at Horizon the home of your dreams.

Two and three-bedroom apartments are available from £295,000. For further information, log on to Berkeleyhomes.co.uk.