Boating enthusiast finds perfect pad at Port Marine

After mooring his boat at Port Marine for over four years, Gary Lake, 48, knows and loves the area so he recently made the decision to call it home. Moving just ten minutes from his previous home in Blackwell, Gary has purchased one of the luxury two bedroom apartments at Charles Church’s development, Azure.

Overlooking the marina, the apartments are in an ideal location situated just 12 miles from Bristol. Gary says: “I love living in Port Marine. The social scene is great and there are lots of new restaurants opening up.”

With a wide range of high street and independent shops, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance from the development it is easy to see why the area is extremely popular with young professionals, investors and couples. The marina’s Waitrose supermarket even offers a “Deliver to Yacht” service! Gary adds: “The place is buzzing and the ambience is exciting to come home to after a day’s work.”

The apartments at Azure are ideal for professionals like Gary who, as an investor and entrepreneur, travels a lot. Purchasers here can leave their home for a number of days with no worries, as Gary explains: “It’s so easy to just lock up and leave the apartment and take my boat out as it is moored just a stone’s throw away.”

The second phase of the development is now open and comprises a collection of one and two bedroom apartments and three, four and five bedroom homes. Many have breathtaking views over the marina and all homes here offer modern, contemporary living.

As with all Charles Church homes, the interior finish at Azure II is of a high standard and homes include a top quality fitted kitchen with a range of stainless steel appliances including sink, built in oven and gas or electric hobs, with stainless steel splashback. The bathrooms feature white porcelain units with full height tiling to shower areas. All homes are double glazed for maximum efficiency and there is turf to the front gardens of the houses. Charles Church also offer a choice of colour schemes, fixtures and fittings to suit individual needs.

The marketing suite at Azure II is open from 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday.