Description In the Sea: Tel Aviv-Yafo

A five-minute dander from Tel Aviv’s long sandy beach and seaside promenade, this compact apartment puts you in the heart of the city. Big windows fill the space with plenty of natural light, and the open living, kitchen and dining room is a social space. The neutral palette is complemented by splashes of colour and the clever use of space means bedrooms are tucked away in stylish glass boxes. It’s the location that’s the real highlight – apart from being 300 metres from the beach, you’re a five-minute walk to the souk-like Carmel Market and all the surrounding cafés and restaurants that fill the streets.

Home truths:
*Even though the glass wall between the living room and bedroom two is a cool design feature, it might not be to everyone’s taste
*The Wifi isn’t as fast as we would like it to be
*There’s no dining table, but there is a breakfast bar in the kitchen