Sea to summit: Unmissable coast and country escapes in NSW

From crashing waves to a secluded alpine haven, this week’s property roundup delivers the ultimate lifestyle upgrade.

The South Coast’s sun-drenched shores of Sunshine Bay and Malua Bay, Bywong’s sprawling open spaces and the snowy peaks of Lake Crackenback provide spectacular escapes offering unparalleled regional living.

Malua Bay

6 Iluka Avenue

Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405 442 905

You could be taking a dip in your heated pool while listening to the sound of the waves at this luxurious home.

Limestone floors and floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping ocean views, while the substantial kitchen with butler’s pantry and waterfall stone benchtops opens to a generous entertaining deck.

There’s also a pizza oven, wine storage, outdoor shower and space for the boat.

$2,375,000 - $2,425,000

6 Iluka Avenue, Malua Bay NSW 2536

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Sunshine Bay

106 Freycinet Drive

Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Sandra Masters 0416 121 155

Just a five-minute drive from Denhams Beach, this four-bedroom home is beautifully designed and fitted out.

While most of the home flows across one level, downstairs is a second living room and a private bedroom that could work well for guests or teenagers.

Hybrid timber floors, ducted air-conditioning and a bath add comfort, while the landscaped yard offers space for kids and pets.

$1,000,000 - $1,090,000

106 Freycinet Drive, Sunshine Bay NSW 2536

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Bywong

625 Macs Reef Road

Agent: Ray White Bungendore, Ava Merriman 0429 517 003

If you want to keep an eye on Canberra without living right in it, this Bywong home delivers.

Set on four hectares with sweeping views of the Brindabellas and the city beyond, it offers multiple living areas, timber floors, a fireplace and ducted gas heating.

Outside, there’s a wraparound deck, a brick pizza oven, a large shed with office and hobby room, plus a dam and veggie garden.

$1,650,000-$1,690,000

625 Macs Reef Road, Bywong NSW 2621

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Crackenback

1 Wombat Gully Lane

Agent: Forbes Styne Real Estate, Alex Cherry 0410 483 008

Set within Lake Crackenback Resort, this four-bedroom alpine chalet pairs striking architecture with flexibility.

The dual-key layout allows it to operate as a spacious family retreat or a three-bedroom chalet with a self-contained studio.

Expansive decks overlook a tranquil pond, while underfloor heating, a gas fireplace and ski dry room make it perfectly suited to Snowy Mountains living.

By negotiation

1 Wombat Gully Lane, Crackenback NSW 2627

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