Step out onto the balcony of this historic and yet contemporary home and its spectacular location right opposite the sweeping sands of a stunning beach will surely take your breath away.
Surely anyone lucky enough to be out on this balcony is going to by very impressed by the situation of this old chapel renovated into a dream home by the beach?
Imagine relaxing on this elevated, first floor balcony surrounded by the sound of the sea and people having fun on the beach directly opposite, and then watching the sunset over the water whilst being refreshed by wafts of sea breezes, immersing your senses in the beauty of your position. Yes please.
You may never want to leave that balcony; ever. Well, until you get hungry or thirsty.
When this happens, it's into the sociable open-plan kitchen lounge and dining room that most of this first floor is dedicated to via a set of arched French doors, but don't worry, those mesmerising sea views follow you in via the charming chapel arched windows.
Called Capel Swn y Mor, this clever conversion from place of worship to place to worship the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline is a glorious gem in the street scene of the seaside street that runs along the seashore at Amroth, not only for its sea-inspired facade colour choice but for its distinct design too.
Inside, the house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and outside the clever renovation project has created a home for the cars too.
They are tucked away under the balcony, which is surely a relief to any petrolhead who was wondering where to park their pride and joy motor on a road full of double yellow lines.
On the elevated first floor, as the cars are hogging the ground floor, the open-plan space is the central hub of the home.
Decorated with a simple whitewash that is modern and understated, this is the perfect colour choice to ensure the sea views framed by the arched windows and doors are the main features in the room.
But that doesn't mean there aren't other aspects of the current owner's interior design choices to enjoy. The use of splashes of vibrant colour give the space an uplifting as well as contemporary vibe that you will instantly notice if you drag your eyes inwards instead of outwards to the views.
The white walls are also the perfect gallery-like backdrop to any pieces of artwork a new owner wishes to display; it certainly works for the current owner's truly engaging artwork currently hung in this space.
But this modern decor does not make the space feel sterile or unwelcoming.
Colour and texture is introduced by the use of abundant soft furnishings dictated to by a very appropriate coastal-inspired theme that combines stripes and echoes of nautical patterns with tones of blue and soft berry accents.
Add to this the choice of natural materials throughout, such as wood furniture and leather sofas, and the room is softened to create arguably a most attractive balance of contemporary and cosy comfort, assisted by underfloor heating when the temperature drops.
Opposite a handy and stylish shower room, you will discover a beautiful, honey-toned bespoke wood and glass staircase that takes you to the second floor and into the former roof space of the chapel.
The simple white decor continues onto this floor and that is joyful to see, as the exposed roof trusses and beams, balanced by the stripped wooden floors, can truly sing about their beauty without a visual distraction to interrupt them.
Shame you have to put furniture into the spaces really, but you do, and the choice is stripped wood pieces, simple white or classic traditional statements like a wrought iron bed.
The family bathroom on this floor continues the uncluttered design, with a stylish suite that includes the most inviting of contemporary baths.
Clever design sees the bath positioned under the roof window, so creating surely the best place to stargaze whilst relaxing, or maybe second to that wonderful balcony at the front of the property.
The chapel sits on the side of the sloping hill down to the beach that includes a path that takes you to the top where the coastal views expand even further.
While climbing the steps it's hard not to notice a few garden features that still remain, the chapel's graves.
According to the estate agent selling the property, 'the graveyard to the rear is still active and is currently maintained by the current vendors'.
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As a base for exploring the area, the chapel delivers here too, with the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path literally on the doorstep.
This will take you to Wiseman's Bridge and a popular beachside pub, although the area has an array of places to enjoy a meal or snack, either by the coast or nestled within the countryside.
There's the highly recommended Coast restaurant and all the choices that nearby Saundersfoot and Tenby can offer you for shopping, eating and generally pottering around historic and pretty streets.
Closer to home, Amroth beach leads to Marros Sands for endless sandy strolls and the whole area can offer you a choice of watersports, fishing trips and opportunities to spot wildlife going about its day, even the occasional dolphin.
More details on the maintenance of the graves and access to them are available from the estate agent, as are any thoughts on changing this holiday home, which was listed as one of the 50 best cottages in Britain by The Times in 2017, into a full-time residence, so you can be a full-time resident on that enticing balcony.
The chapel is for sale for £650,000 with West Wales Finest, call their Carmarthen branch on 0345 094 3006 to find out more.
