Sydney’s eastern coastline is synonymous with busy beachfronts and beaches packed with surfers and sunbathers but there’s a stretch of the coast that’s worlds away from the hustle and bustle. At the southern end of the coast, nestled between Malabar and La Perouse, is the friendly coastal town of Little Bay. The past decade has seen some development with a swathe of new apartments and an emerging cafe and dining scene but the area retains its laidback beach village feel.

It’s a family friendly and community minded suburb surrounded by sheltered beaches, national parkland and golf clubs making it ideal for lovers of the great outdoors. Just 15km to the CBD and part of the Randwick City Council, Little Bay retains a holiday like feel and offers great value for house-hunters priced out of neighbouring suburbs such as Maroubra, Coogee and Clovelly. It’s a pretty tightly held suburb too as people who grow up in Little Bay tend to stay as it’s such a perfect place to raise a family.

Christian West has listed a superb family home in one of Little Bay’s most idyllic settings overlooking national marine parkland at 24 Grose Street, Little Bay. The first time ever offered for sale, the property was built in the 1980s and sits high on a sunny 550sqm approx block capturing tranquil coastal views and ocean breezes. In fact, the owner discovered the spot when she used to take her sandwiches down and sit on a sandstone outcrop at the front of the property where she fell in love with the view and sense of serenity.

Christian says, “I love the character and feel of this house. The layout, quality and features really work and, although it was built forty years ago, it’s a timeless design that’s perfect for entertaining. There’s a choice of living areas, a very social kitchen and a north-facing garden with a 12m pool that will keep the kids happy. It’s just a short stroll to local cafes and close to Little Bay Beach and Yarra Bay Sailing Club which really adds to the holiday like feel.”