Here’s a rare chance to get your hands on the seaside cottage you’ve always dreamed of, nestled in pristine bushland only an hour from the city. This hidden treasure opens onto a jaw-dropping ocean panorama, and you can dip your toes in the water from your own backyard.

Facing due east, this Maianbar haven has the warm appeal of a traditional family holiday home an open-plan living area spilling onto a generous deck, easy-care indoor spaces, friendly village atmosphere, wildlife spotting from your veranda and the glistening water of the bay lapping below.

Endless seaside activities beckon boating, fishing, canoeing, swimming, sail-boarding and snorkelling. Make the first footprints on the sparkling sand each morning, plan an unforgettable family Christmas getaway, or just stretch out on the deck each Friday evening and drink in the glorious views of Cronulla and Port Hacking.

Two bedrooms with built-ins lead off the living areas, while a third bedroom and en suite attached to the brick garage provide extra room for family or friends. A sleek new kitchen, split-system air-conditioning and a sunny patio invite a relaxed lifestyle, and the handy storeroom is a likely place for all those water toys.

This deceased estate is an exceptional chance to obtain a true beachfront home at a more affordable price. Keep it as is for lazy barefoot living, or start designing a home as impressive as those views.