An offshore reef takes the energy out of the water along this stretch, which produces something specific and valuable: swimmable, low-surf water directly off the property rather than a beach you drive to. For a group with young children, or anyone who simply wants to get in the sea without negotiating waves, that is worth more than a wider beach somewhere more exposed.
Five en-suite bedrooms sleep up to twelve in a recent build — current finishes rather than the dated stock this area can produce. The house is organised around a heated freshwater pool at the shoreline and full-height glass that keeps the living areas turned toward the water. The kitchen and dining layout is built for groups who cook rather than eat out nightly, which suits the location.