Flat in Budva, Montenegro, 69 m²

Apartment in Rafailovici — a place to live by the sea

Apartment in Rafailovici Budva Montenegro: 75m², 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and 2 terraces

Rafailovici has long been more than a place people visit simply for a beach holiday. Today, it is one of those locations on the Budva Riviera where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a seaside resort while still having a normal, comfortable everyday life.

That is why, when choosing an apartment here, I would look at more than just the distance to the sea.

What matters much more is how the apartment is laid out and how comfortable it is to live in every day.

In this respect, the property has several features worth paying attention to.

A layout that naturally separates private and shared spaces

The apartment has 69m² according to the Cadastre, plus two terraces with a total area of 6m², and is located on the 3rd floor of a 6-storey building.

The layout naturally divides the apartment into two zones.

The first is the private space of the owners.

This is where the bedroom is located, together with a bathroom next to it and a terrace directly connected to the bedroom.

The second is the shared and guest space.

Here you will find a separate kitchen, a spacious living room with sitting and dining areas, a separate guest toilet and a large terrace with a sea view.

The result is a very practical arrangement: the bedroom and everything needed for personal comfort are located in one part of the apartment, while everyday life, entertaining guests, cooking and relaxing take place in the other.

This is particularly convenient for a couple. Each person can comfortably do their own thing. While one is resting in the bedroom, the other can read, work or entertain guests in the living room.

The layout works very well for separating spaces and maintaining privacy.

A living room where you really want to spend time

The central part of the apartment is the spacious living room with a dining area.

This is not simply a passage between the bedroom and kitchen, nor a small corner with just enough room for a sofa. There is enough space here to actually live: have breakfast and dinner, welcome friends, read, watch films or simply spend a quiet evening at home.

The separate kitchen allows the living area to remain a living space.

The living room opens onto a spacious terrace with a sea view, creating another full-fledged place for relaxation.

In summer, it can be a place for morning coffee or dinner outdoors. During the cooler months, you can simply open the doors and let fresh air and daylight into the apartment.

A private area with its own terrace

The bedroom is separated from the living room.

Next to it is a separate bathroom with a bathtub rather than a shower cabin.

For permanent living, this is one of those details that you start appreciating very quickly.

The bedroom also has its own terrace, giving the owners the opportunity to step outside without having to walk through the entire apartment.

Two bathrooms — not a luxury, but a convenience

The apartment has two bathrooms: the bathroom next to the bedroom and a separate guest toilet.

For a 75 m² apartment, this is a very practical solution.

Household members do not have to get in each other's way, even in the morning. And guests do not need to enter your private area.

When you are on holiday, such things may seem secondary. When you live somewhere permanently, they become part of everyday comfort.

Two terraces instead of one

The apartment has two terraces on different sides of the building.

One is accessed from the bedroom. The second is connected to the living room and has a sea view.

This gives the owners the opportunity to choose where to spend time depending on the time of day, sunlight and simply their mood.

And this is another way in which the layout works well: the terraces do not simply add a few extra square metres to the apartment, but extend its different functional areas.

Rafailovici — convenient not only for holidays

The building is located in Rafailovici, right by the sea, close to several popular beaches.

The nearest beach is 10 metres away. One more thing… The famous sandy Kamenovo Beach is on one side, while the long Becici Beach is on the other. Both can be reached on foot along the seafront promenade.

And importantly, you do not need to cross a busy main road to get to the sea.

This is particularly important for families with young children. The same applies to older people and owners of pets.

At the same time, the apartment is not located in an isolated tourist area.

Within walking distance there are also shops, a school, a health centre, a medical point and other everyday amenities.

This means that Rafailovici can be considered not only as a place for a summer holiday, but also as a comfortable place to live.

Budva is nearby — practically just across the tunnel — while the sea, beaches, restaurants and resort life begin right outside your door.

For your own home — and for rental

This apartment has clear value for two different scenarios.

The first is personal use.

A couple can live here permanently or spend a significant part of the year here without giving up the level of comfort they are accustomed to. If needed, the apartment is also suitable for a family with a young child.

The second is rental.

For a potential tenant, the same features are attractive: proximity to the beach, sea view, bedroom, spacious living room, separate kitchen, two bathrooms and two terraces.

In other words, this is not a property whose investment appeal is based solely on promises of high rental returns.

The apartment has real qualities that make tenants choose it among the many other properties available in Rafailovići.

Its location in one of the best-known resort areas of the Budva Riviera also provides a solid basis for long-term interest in this type of property.

Why I consider this apartment an interesting purchase

Here is the combination of its main characteristics:

= 69m² according to the Cadastre + two terraces with a total area of 6m², on the 3rd floor of a 6-storey building;

= bedroom with a bathroom: a separate private world;

= guest toilet;

= two bathrooms: unusual for an apartment of this size, and an important part of everyday comfort;

= spacious living room with dining area;

= separate kitchen;

= two terraces on different sides of the building, allowing you to choose sun or shade depending on the time of day. One of the terraces has a sea view;

= modern lift and well-maintained entrance;

= 10 metres from the beach;

= several beaches within walking distance, without having to cross a busy main road;

= shops, school, health centre and medical point nearby.

As a result, this is an apartment suitable for several different purposes.

You can live here yourself, come for holidays with your family, spend part of the year here or rent it out.

The total area of the apartment, including the terraces, is 75 m². This means approximately €3,500/m². For Rafailovici, where apartments of a comparable level and location are offered from around €4,500/m², this makes the property even more interesting for a buyer.

This is an apartment in a sought-after seaside location, with a well-designed layout and a combination of features that make everyday living comfortable.

It is precisely the combination of location, layout, size and price that makes this property worth your attention.

If you are looking for an apartment in Rafailovici for yourself or your family, or are considering property on the Budva Riviera as a long-term investment, I will be happy to show you the property and tell you more about it.

Ready to take a closer look? Write to me and I will:

• Send you the video and floor plan of the apartment

• Tell you about the area, infrastructure and actual running costs

• Arrange an in-person viewing or an online tour if you are not yet in Montenegro