Some homes have been designed to make the most of their location, with a strong inside to outside connection created in as many ways as possible.
And this beautiful coastal property can certainly tempt you to the window or to wander outside in multiple rooms.
You won't need much persuasion though, as the sweeping view across fields to a beach that has been attracting visitors for decades is more than ample reward for your short journey.
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But as well as the view outside and access to it, this luxury property offers a home that easily connects all the family too, with a flow of open-plan rooms that create a sociable hub that is surely buzzing with activity on a daily basis.
The four-bed home happily sits within a semi-rural landscape on the fringes of a coastal spot that is becoming increasingly popular; Porthcawl.
The town saw about a 14% rise in house prices over 2021, the fourth highest in the UK and the top spot in Wales when looking at coastal towns and villages in particular. Find out more about that here.
Little doubt this fact is not a surprise to residents and people who live within the radius of a day trip to the coastal spot, the town has a good mix of beaches, cafes, hotels, B&Bs, a caravan park, a seafront theatre and even a fairground.
Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this amazing home has a panoramic view over one of the area's favourite beaches called Rest Bay.
How many people in the surrounding area can remember day trips to Rest Bay sometime during their childhood, or maybe even just last week for a bracing winter walk along the sand?
Jumping over the chilly waves, finding that special spot cwtched into the rocks that line the beach and then nagging the adults in the group to trek to the top of the car park to buy an ice cream - happy memories for many.
For a unique day out for people more nature-based and maybe less busy, nearby Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve offers strolls through the unique patchwork of sand dunes.
And if you lived here, the urge to shop would surely draw you to Bridgend or most probably the Sarn retail site, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
The coastal town is also well located in the centre of a commute to Swansea one way and Cardiff in the other direction.
But living at this house, it would be hard to leave unless totally necessary because it's a well-designed, welcoming warren for a family.
The hall is a central hub that provides access to all the rooms from one point, providing excellent flow from one centre of activity to another.
There's a separate study at the front of the home, the best location away from the hustle and bustle of the open-plan area, and away from that work distracting view too.
Although the dual aspect over the front garden to the private cul-de-sac might occasionally tease you away from your desk.
Next to the study is a sizeable lounge that begins the connection to the garden found at every opportunity in this home, as well as the start of the spacious social spaces.
There's a set of French doors on the long, external wall that opens directly out onto a large patio area for that important seamless indoor outdoor flow.
Back inside there's a set of arched glass doors that divide the lounge from the kitchen diner, but they can be flung open to increase the social space, almost doubling it.
The gentle curve of the top of these doors should be noted, as it's a theme that softly flows through the house and subtly visually connects the spaces.
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Gentle curves and soft angles pepper the design of the house, providing balance to the regular, sharper angles you normally find in any home.
It's that attention to detail that sets this house apart from many, with the use of curves picked up in the delightful circular garden room on the ground floor, and the circular balcony that sits above it.
Through the arched doors from the lounge into the kitchen diner and into a substantial space that was surely designed for family and friends gatherings.
The contemporary kitchen offers a soft cream in a Shaker-style design and connects to the garden via a picture window above the sink and a door out to the rear lawn.
The kitchen flows into the dining area, which effortlessly flows out to that sunny garden terrace that the lounge also has access to, via another set of French doors.
It's another joyful aspect of the design of this house to have views out to the garden from the centrally positioned kitchen, so no cook ever needs to feel 'view disadvantaged' while cooking up a feast in this space.
The dining room seamlessly flows into that very special garden room, where the circular shape makes total sense, wrapping anyone sitting in the space in a blanket of multiple views from the family of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Adding mirrors on opposite walls in here is a clever addition too, it looks like the views go on forever and helps you to feel like you are sitting outside rather than in this super relaxing spot, out of any danger of incoming rain and wind.
Maybe that's it for the ground floor accommodation, apart from a cloakroom under the stairs?
Nope, the house has one more welcoming surprise waiting for you before you climb those stairs.
There's a single storey extension to be discovered off the central hall and it is a fantastic addition to the property.
As well as having a curved bay window to keep that theme connected, it also keeps the theme of generous sized rooms going too.
This added space is a seven-metre stunner that contains a bedroom and living area, and that has its own ensuite wet room too.
It feels like a tranquil space, directly connected to the garden via its own set of French doors and cocooned in warm toned wood, with oak flooring above and a slanting wooden ceiling above.
This extra room is extra important for the versatility of the house, with its potential to be the master bedroom, an annexe for the older or younger generation, the ultimate games room, a gym, or even an onsite business, subject to planning consent.
Up to the first floor and the principal bedroom is definitely to be found here, despite the ground floor room making a claim for the title, because what other room in the house can boast the best ensuite balcony in the area?
This principal bedroom is surely an idyllic place to wake up, even on a Monday morning, with a huge sliding door offering sea views from the pillow as well as a short, seamless journey out onto that very special round balcony.
Again thoughtful use of mirrors successfully expands the visual space in here, with two sets of mirror door wardrobes working hard to house clothes as well as bouncing the ample light around the room.
There's room in this bedroom for a lounge area too, so the view is always present from a comfy seat inside the home in every space.
The balcony is a bigger beast than you might first think, not just the circular space with glass balustrades to the view is not at all impeded, but also extending across the back of the house, above the kitchen.
The principal bedroom ensuite can be found here, and it offers more clever use of mirrors, a double width shower and a space worthy of a luxury boutique hotel.
There's a handy bonus walk-in closet and dressing area off the landing to complement the main bedroom on this level, as well as two more bedrooms and a family bathroom with statement slipper bath.
The bath has been thoughtfully positioned under a large roof window, so it would be rude not to enjoy star-gazing from the bubbles on a regular basis.
Throughout this immaculate home, the interior design is based on fresh white with accents of soft tones and wood additions that add visual as well as physical warmth.
The atmosphere feels uplifting and calm, even serene until the family gatherings, social events and friends pop round for a natter start that is.
There are classic, statement pieces of furniture that offer comfort as well as style, and the calm decor ensures a neutral and fresh backdrop for them to get more attention.
But, maybe most importantly, the peaceful decor and soft curves are comfortable companions to the view, complementing it and not distracting from it in any way.
The modern house with the marvellous view is for sale for £900,000 with Peter Alan, give their Porthcawl branch a call on 01656 771600 to find out more.
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