THE DEAL
Beach first. Plans later. You can be in the water, grabbing a coffee along the foreshore or having friends over without much fuss at 16B Pearl Parade.
This is Scarborough with an easy rhythm. A short stroll to the beach, very little garden to look after and a home that gives you every reason to spend your time doing something better.
Behind the gated entry, steps lead past established greenery and low maintenance succulents to a welcoming porch. There's a touch of cottage charm to the arrival, with a practical two storey layout waiting inside.
Upstairs is where everyone comes together. The kitchen's wraparound stone benchtops and breakfast bar keep the conversation moving while lunch comes together, with dining alongside and a separate lounge for slower evenings.
But the balcony is where you'll want to stay. Covered overhead and open to the afternoon breeze, it feels like another living room. Somewhere to pull up a chair after the beach, fire up the barbecue or let a late lunch become an evening with friends. Slide the doors back and the whole level feels connected, with split system air conditioning on hand when needed.
The main bedroom sits away from the social spaces, with a generous walk in robe and its own ensuite. Downstairs, two further bedrooms with built in robes give guests, family or a home office their own place, alongside a bathroom with a bath and separate shower.
The practical details haven't been forgotten. A separate laundry opens to an easy paved courtyard, while the double garage adds internal access, coated flooring and useful storage. There's room for the beach gear, bikes and things you want to keep without having them underfoot. Three phase power adds another useful extra.
Walk down for a swim, wander out for dinner or make an evening of the summer Scarborough markets. And when a weekend away calls, simply lock up and go.
SEALS THE DEAL
Less looking after the house. More making the most of where you live. With the beach a stroll away and the balcony waiting at home, both options look good.
