2-bedroom Flat for rent at Balmoral Court, Southsea, PO5

A design-led two-bedroom apartment of almost 1,000 sq ft, arranged over two levels at the rear of Balmoral Court and moments from Southsea Common and the seafront.

Entry is at ground level, where a 14ft-square living room sits beneath a large rooflight, full-height sliding doors opening to the garden. The second double bedroom sits on this floor, along with two shower rooms, each with WC and wash basin, both finished in metro tile.

Four steps lead down to the lower level, tucked beneath the building. Here the kitchen/dining room (14'7 x 12'4) makes a real statement: handleless cabinetry, glass splashback, birch-ply ceiling and copper pendant lighting, with integrated fridge/freezer, oven, hob and dishwasher. Alongside sit a separate study/utility and the principal bedroom, the latter with a full dressing area and fitted wardrobes.

Painted floors in vivid yellow run throughout, set against crisp white walls and plantation shutters, a confident, considered scheme rather than a rental magnolia.

Outside, a mature garden accessed directly by only two apartments offers a rare pocket of green.

Gas central heating with Nest thermostat, double glazing throughout. EPC C, council tax band B. Unfurnished. On-street permit parking.