Some of the best holiday homes for sale on the NSW South Coast

It’s that time of the year when Canberrans temporarily migrate to the coast and then begrudgingly return to the office. 

Why just visit when you could snap up your own slice of south coast paradise?

Canberra’s property market might cool down over summer but the NSW South Coast market is just warming up.

We’ve collated eight of the best holiday homes for sale…

Long Beach

46 Sandy Place, Long Beach. Photo: First National Real Estate Batemans Bay

46 Sandy Place

$895,000

Capturing the northern sun, this architecturally-designed home boasts ocean views and direct access to the beach. The contemporary design includes a gourmet galley-style kitchen overlooking the open-plan living areas, which feature floor-to-ceiling glass, maximising natural light. Lush landscaped gardens surround the private courtyard, pool and outdoor entertainment areas.

Tuross Head

45 Tuross Boulevard, Tuross Head. Photo: Elders Real Estate Batemans Bay

45 Tuross Boulevard

High $900,000s (by negotiation)

This architect-designed home is not only in prime position opposite the beach but has been designed to make indoor/outdoor transitions a breeze. See the sea and feel it too from all living areas which include a variety of formal and informal options with plenty of glass. With high ceilings throughout, the spacious rooms are filled with natural light including in the four large bedrooms. Outdoors, there won’t be a worry with easy care gardens throughout.

Lilli Pilli

5 Fairview Drive, Lilli Pilli. Photo: Raine & Horne Batemans Bay

5 Fairview Drive

$849,000

Located in a sought-after, private beachside enclave, this four-bedroom home boasts a north-facing position and pristine ocean views. The flexible floorplan sprawls over two levels and offers a variety of living areas including a large rumpus on the lower level, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a powder room. The top level boasts an updated gourmet kitchen overlooking the open-plan living and dining areas, with direct access to the verandah overlooking the ocean.

Congo

5 Burra Place, Congo. Photo: Supplied

5 Burra Place

Price Guide $690,000 (auction)

Just a two-minute walk to the beach and nearby creek, this retro home has been designed to be solar passive. Surrounded by luscious trees, the two levels offer seamless indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs features the open-plan living areas and three bedrooms, while downstairs you’ll find guest accommodation and a spacious rumpus. The home is an established holiday rental and can come with furnishings.

Wallaga Lake

15 Endeavour Drive, Wallaga Lake. Photo: Marshall & Tacheci

15 Endeavour Drive

$694,000

Set on a large lakefront parcel of land, this double-storey brick home offers extra-spacious rooms. A variety of formal and informal areas include a sitting room, dining room, family area, kitchen with adjoining meals area, and a large rumpus. A distinct staircase leads to the upper level where the four bedrooms are. Enjoy views over a secluded bay of Wallaga Lake, which is a leisurely stroll away through established gardens. The home is a short drive from Bermagui and the beach.

Kianga

103 Dalmeny Drive, Kianga. Photo: Whale Coast Realty

103 Dalmeny Drive

$1,789,000

With 180-degree uninterrupted ocean views of Carters Beach from almost every room, what’s not to like about this beachfront property? Split over three levels the home features a variety of entertaining options as well as private areas to retreat. The entry leads directly to the centre of the home on the middle level, which includes the living areas, a balcony, patio areas and two bedrooms. An exquisite master suite is located on the top level, surrounded by a private deck and rooftop garden.

Denhams Beach

17 Denham Avenue, Denhams Beach. Photo: Supplied

17 Denham Avenue

$895,000

A short walk to the beach, this classic coastal home offers a variety of formal and informal areas set over two levels. The main living areas on the first floor are segregated but flow from one room to the other and feature beautiful views from the lounge, dining, master and balcony. Not only does the lower level contain a self-contained two bedroom flat which can be segregated from the main house, it also features a retreat or rumpus with ample storage.

Merimbula

10/3 Market Street, Merimbula. Photo: Supplied

10/3 Market Street

$849,000

With panoramic views over Merimbula’s Fishpen and beyond, this spacious apartment is adorned with quality fittings throughout. The kitchen flows seamlessly to the spacious lounge and dining areas which open onto a large entertaining deck with spectacular views of the lake.