Seaside splendour with laid-back luxe

This spacious four-bedroom home blends casual elegance with light and airy ambience to push the concept of a beach house to a wonderful new level

SET just 200m back from the shorefront of Mermaid Beach, the seaside getaway is set apart from other beach-house style residences by its finetuned finish.

Soaring ceilings the shade of bleached white sand complement a muted palette, while a skylight in one bathroom allows the natural light to filter through.

French oak timber flooring, Victorianash stairwell, porcelain tiles and wool carpets add a luxurious enhancement to simplistic beach-house elements.

The house was constructed four years ago by its vendors, a local couple, who also added in a sparkling pool, overlooked by an entertainment deck and perfectly manicured gardens.

The property listing outlines the residence’s “excellence in design with strong visual appeal”.

It is described as being “stunning in style and refined in design”.

The property also features plenty of storage, solar panels and optimised security installations, including CCTV.

Its exterior presents as a crisp, Hamptons style abode with neutral colours for a timeless feel, and is a stand out on the beachside street.

Property data shows the median house price for Mermaid Beach has boomed over five years, increasing by 64.3 per cent.

More than 18 properties were snapped up in the suburb in the past month.