Sea-view Vs sea-facing apartments: Which is better?
Waking up to the cool breeze that gushes from the windows to glaring at the sunrays that shine on the beautiful sea water, this is how luxury living can be defined. Mumbai is blessed to have a beautiful crown of the sea coast to which lies a stretch of luxury residencies in the same area. A home hunt in the luxury space does have to fulfill the criteria of modern amenities, convenient locations and breathtaking view. Balcony is another factor that tops the priority list for a luxury living.
There are two different kinds of homes a person does evaluate during a purchase namely sea-view and sea-facing apartments. Share below are some crucial factors that can hamper decision making,
Pros of having a sea-facing apartment:
• The liberty of fresh air: Living in a sea facing apartment can be beneficial for health since there is less air pollution due to traffic and one can experience fresh breeze while standing in their home balcony
• The facing view: The sheer view of an apartment facing the sea is a luxury that some might never experience. The facing view definitely brings in a soulful rhythm to mind and body
• Serenity and calm environment: Sea-facing apartments are perfect for people who are looking to have a peaceful environment
• Status quo: Some of the most premium properties in the city are sea facing apartments which also trickles down to the status of the family
Cons of having a sea-facing apartment:
• High maintenance: The environment can also be a downside to the eroding furniture and maintenance of the home. Keeping a timely check on home décor is the then a priority
• Luxury Cost: The price range of apartments that are sea facing are always higher as compared to the others
Sea-view apartments: Apart from the pros of fresh air, status quo and breathtaking view some more aspects of a sea- view apartment to be considered are:
• High Rise building- For people who don’t have the fear of heights can opt for a luxury home on the top floor of the building. The view of Mumbai’s coastline looks as beautiful from a 50th floor of any building.
Having a sea-facing home comes at a price and bring along a sense of pride, but with its own set of cons. From the paint, the construction material, to the furniture; everything in the house needs to be painstakingly maintained and may still get affected by corrosion. The ideal situation would be to have a sea-view from a distance. A sea-view apartment which is not very close to the sea is more ideal from the practical standpoint.
Many realtors are now choosing the location to ensure there is sea view but at a distance from the coastline. Most of such projects are tall structures which start habitat post dedicating over 20 floors to parking.
Sandeep Ahuja, CEO Richa Realty
The views expressed in this article are author´s own.
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