The New Black

The New Black: California

There are several things that lift this Orange studio apartment above its peers. The elegant mid-century furnishings dotted throughout the space bring a touch of class, and the grey colour palette feels particularly en vogue.

Come the summer months, there's a private balcony space surrounded by greenery where you can sit out and soak up the glorious Californian sunshine. But, perhaps best of all, there are communal facilities galore in the building, from a glistening swimming pool and hot tub to shared barbecue grills and lounge areas with plenty of space to knuckle down and work. Oh, and a well-equipped gym, too.

While there's enough at the address to keep you distracted, there's also plenty to offer in the local neighbourhood. Highlights include the magic of Disneyland only ten minutes by car, sprawling Oak Canyon Park reachable in twenty, and the OC's surfside cities, all no more than twenty-five minutes away.

Home truths:
*Check yourself in with the keypad on arrival
*The pool, barbecue, gym, games room and hot tub are all shared with other residents in the building
*The sun dips behind the buildings in the afternoon, so you might want to get your tanning done in the morning
*We'd recommend a car to explore the area – one designated space is available in the underground parking garage
*Quiet hours are enforced between 10pm and 8am
*At capacity, one guest will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
*A games console and Roku streaming device are hooked up to the TV
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, highchair, tableware, books and toys are available on request
*The apartment is accessible via a lift