Where to live: Swansea Marina
Swansea Marina is situated in the city’s historic award winning Maritime Quarter and combines the vibrancy of a city centre location with the tranquillity of a waterfront and beach resort.
Swing bridges and locks, yachts, boats, listed buildings and sculptures all add to the atmosphere as do cafes, bars, shops and restaurants. Alongside and linked by an iconic Sail Bridge, is SA1, a £138million dockside development. Marina or SA1, there’s so much to do all within walking distance.
Water sports on the beach, sailing lessons, cinemas, bowling and nightlife. The City Centre is a vibrant hub with over 230 shops and a fabulous market that’s home to all sorts of local delicacies. The LC Swansea, a superb multi-million pound leisure complex and water park is literally a stone’s throw away, as is the National Waterfront Museum telling the story of Wales’ industrial and maritime history, Swansea Museum, the oldest museum in Wales as well as The Dylan Thomas Centre which hosts a permanent exhibition on Dylan Thomas.
For sports fans, both Swansea City FC and Ospreys Rugby Club share the majestic Liberty Stadium a short drive away.
Properties in the Swansea Marina area start around £110,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment and range upwards, dependent upon the apartment block, views and condition of the property. For instance, for sale at the time of writing (Oct 2018)
Abernethy Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea
For Sale £115,000
Marine Walk, Swansea
Sold (STC) £410,000
Ocean's Reach, Langdon Road, SA1 Waterfront, Swansea
3 bedroom townhouses available from £249,950 or 4 & 5 bedroom townhouses available from £385,000
Currently, under construction, a collection of 17 townhouses, offering the perfect balance of contemporary city living and coastal escape, designed to create a relaxing and inspiring place to live, set in the heart of the vibrant SA1.
If your preference is to rent a property, you can pick up a 1 bedroom apartment for around £650pcm or up to £1,100pcm for a tower apartment with fabulous views or a 4 bedroom townhouse from £1,400pcm.