Owning a home right by the sea, watching the waves lap a sandy seashore while you enjoy breakfast on a balcony or see the sun set as you sip a cocktail on a garden deck is a daydream so many of us have enjoyed.
Of course, for most of us it is just a daydream as a property directly on the beach demands a premium, but that doesn't mean we can't all enjoy having a peek at some of the best sea views from a luxury home currently for sale across Wales.
These coastal homes for sale have some of the best sea views available at the moment and literally have the ocean as their direct neightbour.
Enjoy a virtual trip to the seaside...
Penthouse perfection: £399,950
If the phrase 'luxury waterside penthouse' are the three little words you've been longing to hear, then this contemporary coastal apartment might be 'the one'.
With three bedrooms, two ensuites, an open-plan living area and a vast balcony, it would be hard not to have a 'love at first site' moment visiting this sea view penthouse for sale.
The 'top of the building' home in Holyhead, Anglesey has a frontline seaside position that offers spectacular, panoramic views in all four directions from its fairly unique wrap-around substantial balcony.
So when you get bored of one sea view, there's another to choose from, just pick up your lounger and relocate it elsewhere on your brilliant perch.
And if you love the coastal interior design then there's a bonus that comes with this property - all the furniture can be included within the sale, all you need to do is turn up with your suitcase and turn the key.
That means more time for lounging on the balcony or sun terrace and passing the time enjoying the mesmerising views of the Irish sea, Holyhead mountain, Church Bay and Snowdon in the far distance.
The perfect penthouse with the perfect sea view is for sale for offers in the region of £399,950, find out more from estate agent Beresford Adams by calling its Holyhead branch on 01407 890024.
Terrific in Tenby: £399,950
Choices, choices; this two bedroom apartment on the sea front for sale in the popular Pembrokeshire coastal town of Tenby offers a number of beautiful and iconic sea views.
There's a choice of two views from the period property.
The sea view at the front is of the sweeping sands and sparkling waters of Tenby South Beach but there's also an uninterrupted bird's eye view of Caldey Island and Giltar Point from the side of the apartment.
The estate agent selling the property claims that on a clear day the views reach as far as the Gower Peninsula's Worm's Head.
The apartment is within the Grade II listed period property called Scarborough House and if an owner can drag themselves away from the absorbing views through the large, period windows, they will find a spacious accommodation across this ground floor flat.
Once through the front door there is immediately the kitchen to explore which has sea views from the sink as well as enough space to accommodate a dining area.
Next to this sociable space is a good sized bathroom and further down the hall can be found the master bedroom and the spacious lounge, both with views over south Beach, whilst the second bedroom has a dedicated view towards the island.
This home by the sea is for sale for offers in the region of £399,950 with further details available from estate agent Chandler Rogers, Tenby, on 01834 849090.
Cliffside contemporary: £550,000
Cove House is a distinctive complex of luxury apartments in a plum coastal position on the fringes of the popular seaside town of Porthcawl.
And the plum residence within this distinctive looking building is arguably the four bedroom penthouse.
With only coastal traffic and seagulls to disturb you from your dedicated balcony, uninterrupted and panoramic views of Locks Common and the sea beyond will entice you out through the French doors, even on a dull day.
With the blue flag beach at Rest Bay just down the road for walks on the sands and internationally renowned Royal Porthcawl Golf Club around the next bay, there's plenty to do if you ever come off that penthouse balcony.
The home has four bedrooms including a mastersuite that can boast an ensuite and dressing room, two double windows and a characterful vaulted ceiling.
The open-plan living area is a substantial space that not only includes a contemporary kitchen, room for dining and lounging, but also incorporates the distinctive round tower that makes this whole building unique.
Pop yourself in front of the window in the tower and feel like the penthouse prince or princess lucky enough to live right by the beach.
For more information on the Porthcawl penthouse for sale for £550,000 call Peter Alan at their local branch on 01656 771600.
Beach boat house: £775,000
This coastal boat house literally has a beach for a back garden. Open the back door and the sand is waiting for your next step.
For the humans there are panoramic views and a seaside spot and for the boat there is a private mini harbour and slipway.
The boat house is located on the stunning Menai Strait, Gwynedd, tucked away in a peaceful location and the perfect place to watch the wildlife and spot the yachts sail by.
Just a short drive away from Caernarfon and further afield to Wrexham, the boat house offers a new owner the chance to put their own decorative stamp on the property.
Alternatively, if planning permission and budget allows, an owner could even construct a contemporary glass extension or even a whole new house; it's all about the location with this property.
Give the estate agent Dafydd Hardy a call at their Caernarfon branch on 01286 677774 to find out more about this sea view property on the market for offers in the region of £775,000, before this particular property ship sails.
Great spot on the Great Orme: £1.425m
According to the estate agent selling this seaside property it resides on one of the most exclusive streets in Gwynedd, if not Wales, located at the foot of the Great Orme near Llandudno and encompassing mesmerising, sweeping, waterside views.
Looking at the mountains, sea and sky through every beach facing window they might well be right, the views are indeed awe-inspiring, especially when lit by a blazing sunset.
Called Fron Dirion, the substantial four bedroom detached house was built in the 1950s, extended in 1995 and recently upgraded to provide a luxurious, modern retreat.
Of course the garden commands the most attention, with a spacious elevated terrace to make the most of the incredible views.
The lawn gently meanders literally down to the water; you don't get much more sea front than that.
Inside the home has four double bedrooms and a variety of reception rooms with big windows inviting you to linger and look out.
There's a lounge, sun room and separate sitting room and a garage that could be converted, subject to planning permission, into another reception room or even a self-contained annex.
And don't forget the private master bedroom balcony, surely the perfect place for a quiet Sunday brunch or sunset cocktail.
Fron Dirion is on the market for £1.425m with estate agent Coast and Marina Properties, confirming that a large house in an exclusive location will set you back way over a million pounds. For further information call Deganwy branch on 01492 580550.
Millionaire's pad: £3m
Located on one of Wales' most prestigious stretches of coastline, Benar Headland near Abersoch, Gwynydd, The Brink is a remarkable contemporary house with stunning, panoramic views.
It is for sale for a remarkable price tag too, reflecting its clifftop position, as well as reflecting the rippling blue ocean via one of its balconies and terraces.
And the address of this property is not the only exclusive aspect of this high-end home, as it can boast its own private set of steps down to the golden beach and sea directly below.
Here's a quick peek inside The Brink:
But if descending down the cliff steps to swim in the sea sounds like too much trouble, a new owner can utilise this home's outdoor sunken swimming pool, which has been dug down into the rocks of the cliff below.
As well 180° panoramic views across Cardigan Bay, St Tudwals Islands and the Abersoch Moorings, the three-storey, five-bedroom detached house can call the well-known South Caernarfonshire Yacht Club as a close neighbour.
And with the pool and the sea as the back garden, little wonder that the individually designed home is dominated by a large balcony, accessed via multiple bifold doors from the main open plan living area.
For offers in excess of £3m, The Brink might break the bank but it definitely has a priceless sea view. Call the Abersoch branch of Beresford Adams on 01758 580061 to find out more
Build your own: £?
If none of the seaside properties for sale excite you then maybe, if you have the budget and the vision, you could build your own abode right by the beach.
But if you want to be on an exclusive plot, such as beachside on Benar Headland, then it will cost you.
This hole in the ground going to auction will set you back about £1.5m.
It comes with planning permission for a dream home that includes balconies, five bedrooms and a gym, but you will have to supply your own diggers.
Call Beresford Adams Abersoch on 01758 580134 to find out more about the property, not the diggers.
