Imagine coming home to a contemporary abode by the sea nestled into a tiny and peaceful cul-de-sac at the front and yet offering a massive and expansive view of one of Wales' best and most famous beaches and coastline at the front. Ocean View, boasting an elevated position above the Carmarthenshire coastline, looks out over Pendine Sands then to the distinctive Worm's Head rugged headland as part of Gower Peninsula and even, on a sunny day, across the water to Devo, according to the estate agent. From the sun-drenched main garden patio to the first-floor Juliet balcony and through all of the floor-to-ceiling windows and numerous French doors that have been added to the design of this modern mansion to ensure the connection to the view and the light cascading in is maximised.

For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here . READ MORE: Seaside cottage seconds from stunning beach and a blue lagoon nearby The seven-mile beach below this amazing home has a fascinating past not just as a hub for water sports and wonderful days out at the seaside but for being used as a location for attempting land speed records throughout the last century for cars, motorbikes, and even a lawn mower. If this modern mansion had been in existence for decades the view overlooking the world record attempts would have been mesmerising.

In July the beach was named as one of the best beaches in Wales by The Sunday Times and you can find out more about that.