Embraced by the tranquility of Merricks Beach with the whisper of the ocean in the air, this classic five-bedroom beach house offers your own seaside haven just footsteps from the sand.

With all the ingredients to make it a magical weekender or permanent home surrounded by beaches, wineries, horse-riding trails and the nearby cafes and restaurants of Balnarring, the large level 1012sqm allotment provides plenty of privacy and a sunny rear deck to entertain and lawn for children to play.

Radiating an airy ambience and beachy chic with high raked ceilings and solid timber floors, the open-plan living and dining area with wood heater and atrium window overlooking the front garden is the spacious heart of the home with a well-appointed kitchen featuring a stainless steel wall oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher.

There is also a sunroom, three bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs, while two more bedrooms and a large third living area and balcony are located on the upper level.

With the warmth of natural timbers, split system air-conditioning, an outdoor shower to hose off the sand after a morning walk, carport and lock-up garage for all the beach toys, this is the ideal no-fuss holiday retreat in one of the peninsula’s most tightly held beachside areas.