Brighton really has the best of both worlds. It’s got a beach for starters. A beach! Hooray! But, it’s also just an hour away from London. It’s basically a commuter’s haven and people lap up the seaside lifestyle alongside their busy London lives. More and more Londoners succumb to the lure of the (pebbly) beach and fish and chips each month. You’ve also got some great little boutique shops around the place as well. Brighton is cool. It’s London cool. But the rents are cheaper and those little shops thrive under it. Very clever indeed. And if you’re thinking that Brighton will be a little seaside oasis of calm, then you’re in the wrong city. The lively music venues and gay clubs mean that this isn’t a sleepy place. It’s a student town as well don’t forget. That’s not to say you can’t find somewhere away from the main drag of the pier, but lively seasidey atmosphere is what this place does best. It would be a shame to ignore it.

It seems that there’s nothing that Brighton can’t offer you. Sure, I’d rather a sandy beach than a pebbly one, but let’s face it. It’s kinda perfect, if you can drag yourself out of the hustle and bustle of the city.

So what are you looking at if you move to Brighton? Let’s have a look at some properties!

Saltdean

This property in Saltdean is a bit of a find. Not only do you get a great sea view (it would frankly be rude not to, don’t you think?), you also get yourself a great garden. That’s a pretty good mix in such a sought after area. It’s also detached and double glazed. And best of all it’s just under £400k.  For a four bedroom property, that’s very impressive indeed. I wouldn’t expect this one to be around for very long.

Regency Square

This flat is stunning. If you’re looking for a swanky, dare I say it ‘batchelor pad’ this place would suit you perfectly. It’s a stunning property, with a sea view that would get you bounding out of bed in the morning, and has just about everything you could ask for. Even if you weren’t looking for a somewhere to commute into London this place would be perfect to set up home. And as you’re out of the capital, this stunning flat is just £249,950. I’m tempted to put an offer in myself.

The whimsical idea of living a stone’s throw from London and still being able to eat fish and chips on the pier for my tea is appealing, and with the lovely properties around I can understand why people do it. That one in Regency Square might just convince me. Or maybe I’ll just book a holiday instead.