Some properties for sale immediately catch your eye as you scan through the online pages of one of the property portals, either looking for a new home or just daydreaming about moving to another location.
If a sea view from a historic building is something that whets your appetite then the view from this apartment is going to make you want to see more.
The view to the Pembrokeshire coast from this spacious first floor flat is mesmerising, with the sunset lighting up the ocean, and the meandering rooftops of neighbouring homes adding to the unique vista; but the views inside the abode are pretty special too.
Whereas some seaside decor relies heavily and understandably on the location to influence the owner on the chosen style and colours inside their coastal pad, this apartment would not look out of place in some trendy, pricey spot in London.
Inside this two-bed home the decor is all about a continuous white-washed backdrop that offers a contemporary and fresh canvas upon which the chosen, statement pieces of furniture stand out to maximum visual impact.
Pops of strong accent colours, iconic furniture design, a mixture of tactile textures are the terrific trio of the core of the decor, plus the 'on trend' accent of matt black that adds the contemporary extra layer, via lighting, artwork, fixtures and furniture.
Statement Ercol-inspired black dining chairs, classic carver-style green accent chairs in the lounge, anglepoise floor lamps in the bedrooms and an exposed bulb statement light hanging above the dining table all combine to the overall and effective style of classic design statements mixed with contemporary additions.
A slice of fancy decor on the road into Fishguard might be a surprise to find, but maybe the bigger shock is that, after carefully curating the apartment to look super-stylish, the current owners are happy to sell it all to the new owner if they want it, apart from personal items.
And it is hard to think that they wouldn't want it, that they wouldn't want to just turn up and start enjoying the flat, complete with all the interior design that adds immense value to the abode's special selling features.
But this slice of coastal living can offer a variety of unique features, starting with its age and place within the coastal town's history and property landscape.
The flat is part of a substantial building called Tower House which was Grade II listed by Cadw in 1978, amended in 2002.
The prominent three-story building at the top of the hill from the lower town dates back to at least 1844.
The property can be found on the site on the tithe map of the town dated that year, with the oriel windows dated at somewhere between 1900-1910.
The Cadw listing states that the property is an early to mid 19th century end of terrace house, much altered, with the top storey added and the rest remodelled by the early 20th century.
The location of the flat is ideal for anyone who wants to access the glorious north Pembrokeshire coastline but is keen for the convenience of nearby amenities too.
Fishguard is a popular market town with a range of places to socialise in pubs, cafes and restaurants and also to shop, as well as schools, churches, banks and culture too, with art galleries to discover and a theatre/cinema too called Theatr Gwaun.
The town has two layers to explore, lower Fishguard that is nestled around the river and the main town above, and the town of Goodwick is literally the next cove along the coast.
Fishguard has a railway station and also an active harbour that, as well as providing boating and mooring facilities, is also the ferry terminal to southern Ireland.
But if you live here or visit regularly, it's more likely you will want to stay put more locally, with so many stunning beaches and rocky coves to explore along the coastal path, including Abercastle, Abermawr Bay and Parrog as well as the town's own sandy shore.
For a change from incredible walks along the mesmerising coastal path there are a variety of water and land based outdoor activities to try and local history to discover.
In fact, you won't have to go too far to find an intriguing story, with website Visit Pembrokeshire stating that the town has the remains of its own fort, found on the headland above the bay.
Fishguard is said to be the site of the last invasion of Britain in 1797, when the fortress and its canons, or it could have been the gathering of local women in their tall black hats and red cloaks, looked so fierce that the arriving French changed their invasion plans.
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But now it could be you invading the local land, with more peaceful intentions, if you land on a decision to buy and enjoy this lovely apartment in the town.
As well as the modern decor and the potential to purchase the bulk of the interior furniture and accessories, the flat offers oodles of space and sea views from the two big bay windows that look out over the town's bay.
The flat comes with a store shed, the shared use of an L-shaped lawned rear garden and double glazing, a handy extra defence against the winter breezes off the sea.
But it's the inside of the flat that is the main attraction at this site.
In through the front door and the monochrome decor is a contemporary welcome that sets the interior design tone for the rest of the property.
Into the reception room and it is a very generous space, easily creating a sociable yet separate lounge and dining zone.
The room is expanded visually further by the white decor punctuated with carefully thought out accessories that do not dominate or distract.
And, of course, that engaging view from the dual aspect windows in this room, including the bay, captures your attention and makes the space expand and float outside and into the view.
The apartment used to be a three-bed home, with a standard sized and separate living room before it was subject to a renovation project sometime in its past.
But sacrificing one of the slumber spaces and knocking down the dividing wall was an inspired decision because it has created a breath-taking and sociable reception room that is the gem of this flat.
Another aspect of the flat's design to notice is the partial removal of the hallway wall, meaning there is a large doorway into this lounge diner from an open space rather than from a pokey and dark internal corridor.
The two bedrooms that remain are both generous doubles and both continue the modern and calm decor.
The main bedroom can boast a bay window that is the perfect spot to station a work desk, although how much work actually gets done with that view constantly nagging you to look up and admire it depends on your self-discipline.
The bathroom is another area where the decor is an asset to the apartment, with white, grey and black the perfect canvas to add your favourite colour via towels and accessories, or to leave it looking sleek, wrapped up in its marvellous monochrome cloak.
The kitchen is a good size too, having a butcher's block for extra storage and workspace, but this could be replaced with a bistro table set if eating in here is important to you.
Maybe this room is the room that gives the most opportunity to add your own style and maybe go for a sleek rather than country-style kitchen.
So if you do have an interiors itch to scratch, a chance to put your own mark on a property, then this home can offer you that too.
Or, as the kitchen is lovely as it is, you could just move in, do very little, and enjoy living at this lovely location in this amazing apartment.
The Fishguard first floor flat is on the market for a guide price of £150,000 with estate agents JJ Morris, call their Fishguard branch on 01348 873836 to find out more.
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