Who needs television when you can sit in your favourite comfy armchair and watch any stormy weather roll into Swansea Bay, the boats bobbing on the water and the surfers catching the waves, all out of the window of your home?
See people strolling by your property on one of Wales' most popular seafronts and the sun slowly meandering across the blue sky, sending rays down to dance on the beautiful blue water.
Throw open the period sash windows and let the sea breezes tickle your skin and let the sounds of the bay be the backdrop to your day, as they waft inside.
That's the senses of sight, sound and touch covered at this penthouse apartment that's the crowning glory within this charming Georgian house on Mumbles seafront, and taste and smell are also right on hand at this well-located home. You can see some of the most popular coastal properties currently on sale in Wales here.
With beautiful Gower peninsula beaches dotted around the corner too, and the city of Swansea up the road and around a different corner, it's not a surprise to learn that Mumbles was recently crowned the number one coastal property price hotspot in the UK. You can read more about that here.
The penthouse is situated in a prime position on the seafront road and right next door is a pub. A short stroll along the coast in either direction are an array of other watering holes, eateries and places to grab a coffee and cake or an ice cream - either beachside or in Mumbles village.
But with a panoramic, uninterrupted sea view from every front-facing window inside this sophisticated penthouse in this charming building, why not stay home to eat most of the time?
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The impressive Georgian facade, with symmetry and window proportions and design distinctive to the era, greets you with period charm that makes it a distinctive destination along the street scene.
The building as a whole is Grade II listed as 'an early 19th century villa, of a type once common on the western side of Swansea Bay, retaining original character'.
The Cadw listing appears to have been updated in 1999 when the building is said to have been split into three apartments across the property's three floors.
Imagine the impressive dinner parties a new owner could host in the impressive dining room, if the guests can drag their eyes away from the mesmerising sea views from the lounge.
But wherever they are looking they will find a charming and welcoming home that has been carefully and considerately renovated into a home that connects to the views as much as the Grade II listed building allows.
The current owners have lovingly restored the property over the last 12 years, including combining two rooms by knocking down a wall.
This has created a spacious and stylish living room that benefits from the distinctive Georgian proportions, including high ceilings and low-level, large windows, which beautifully frame magnificent views of Mumbles.
This lounge then flows into the dining room through this large floor-to-ceiling opening, with the definition of the two broken-plan combined rooms not just visually shown by their differing functions of lounging and dining, but also by the change in floor height to create a split-level combined space.
When your dinner guests arrive there's no chance of them bumping into any other homeowners that live in the apartments below because unusually for an apartment within a converted period property, this home has its own private access and car parking at the rear of the property.
This access is via an elevated road entrance, meaning a new owner can park directly next to their own dedicated front door with no shared access and not every home on this popular coastal road can boast that bonus feature.
The dining room then flows into the kitchen, which surely has one of the best views from the kitchen sink of most properties in the area. The bright and light room continues the crisp interior design with Shaker-style white units framed by the deep, sea blue and white chequered tiles.
There are a range of integrated appliances within the kitchen including the welcome addition of a Miele/Nespresso coffee machine which can be programmed to produce your coffee to your individual preferences.
And for those fancying something a bit stronger, and to impress those dinner guests, the kitchen also has a 48 bottle wine cooler with dual controls for red and white wine.
But it's the view that surely is this home's biggest factor to make any visitor envious; a view that is also enjoyed by two of the three bedrooms, one of which is the master suite.
From here it is possible to lie in bed and watch the seaside story outside unfold; what a wonderful spot to spend a lazy Sunday morning eating breakfast in bed and catching up on the latest property news on walesonline.
There are three bedrooms in total, with two boasting sea views and all three claiming its own ensuite so if permission was granted, there might even be the possibility of running the apartment as a small and friendly bed and breakfast by the sea.
If three bedrooms are not required then one would make a perfect office for anyone now permanently working from home.
But it's surely best to stay away from a room with those mesmerising sea views when you're trying to concentrate on work so the bedroom at the front and away from the coast maybe should be the chosen one, if a study is on a potential buyer's new home 'wish-list'.
With a stunning sea view straight out of the front windows of this super stylish three-bedroom apartment, you might think that the interior design of the property takes second place.
In fact the beautiful location of this property, combined with its Georgian architecture and Grade II listed status, has actually inspired the interiors of this home.
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The inside of the abode pays homage to its period past with the choice of elegant interior design. Grand chandeliers and ornate mirrors complement the antique furniture and create an elegant and stylish Georgian feel to the property.
The position of the apartment on the promenade of Mumbles looking out over Swansea Bay is reflected in the choice of the classic and fresh tones of blue and white colour theme, which ties the current owners' personal accessories, furniture and soft furnishings in with the wonderful waterside views out of the windows.
If a new owner can secure planning permission taking into account the building's listed status, the apartment has a substantial and rarely available attic space which is partly boarded, has lighting, power and fitted drop down ladder for easy access.
If planning is not granted for maybe another bedroom with ensuite and maybe a home office, this is still a very usable space for storing all the treasures anyone moving in is bringing with them.
This top floor apartment within this handsome detached Georgian house called Southend Villas is on the market with Fine & Country Swansea for £495,000. For further information call the branch on 01792 367301.
