Stunning designer home with incredible sea views and a brilliant surprise in the garden
The house is a unique proposition, described as a designer home with an architect-designed bespoke frontage, it is tucked away at the end of a small lane in a tranquil corner of the west Wales coastline, far from the huge crowds that regularly descend on the area.
It offers a pocket of peace and privacy and the wonderful Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire coastline to explore, as well as a site that is obviously incredible for enjoying the panoramic 180 degree sea and coast view, interrupted only by the occasional seagull, the sound of the distant waves crashing onto the rugged rocks, and the fresh, salt-tinged air as the invigorating and welcome guest at this property. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here
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But the location of the house is a huge selling point too, not only for the views of course but for access to the stunning beaches that line this special section of the Welsh coastline.
Marros Sands is located on Carmarthen Bay between Pendine and Amroth, near Saundersfoot, but as it is not accessible by vehicle it is described by The Beach Guide as 'somewhat off the beaten track and largely untouched, a great place to enjoy some solitude and take a bracing walk'.
But, from the end of the country lane that meanders to this amazing Welsh home, there's a walk that gets you by foot to this large stretch of sand at low tide and pebbles at high tide. This beach, however, has more intriguing reasons to visit it, and from this colourful home it could be your daily work out.
There are caves to explore at one end plus the surprise find of the remains of the shipwreck of The Rover, a 71 foot schooner which ran aground during a force 11 gale back in 1886. Just to cement this beach as something as unusual as the house for sale, in the right conditions, you might even see the remains of a petrified forest.
It has also been reported that naturists use the beach at the secluded western end, beyond the rocks. Some walkers also use the beach during low tide, instead of opting for the coastal path, but at high tide this route is cut off so visitors are asked to remain aware of tide times.
The area has an embarrassment of stunning beaches to visit, with Marros Sands flanked by the arguably more famous Pendine Sands and Telpyn Beach, and from the additional 'look out' tower built in the garden you can see it all, relaxing on a lounger with a glass of something cold and refreshing.
The colourful house by the sea is on the market for £890,000 with John Francis, Tenby, call 01834 740051 to find out more. For more property stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
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