58 Sapphire Coast Dr, Merimbula NSW 2548

The wisteria-covered arch over the front gate invites you inside this home's securely-fenced front yard and sets the scene for this quaint, character-filled cottage. All the hard work of modernising and updating the three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage has recently been done, whilst ensuring the best of its original retro charm remains.

But what truly sets this property apart is its potential for future development. The expansive 942-square-metre block offers ample space for a range of possibilities: subdivide and build another home at the rear, construct a duplex (STCA), or create an ideal setup for dual family living or a lucrative Airbnb. The choice is yours!

Inside, the simple, nostalgic layout includes a light-filled, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room that is flooded with natural light throughout the day. The fresh, brand-new kitchen has a dishwasher, heaps of overhead storage and an impressive servery window opening out onto the back deck letting the fresh sea breeze inside.

The luxuriously large back deck, with its spectacular elevated views out over Merimbula Bay, Bar Beach and Short Point, is where you'll be spending most of your time. The deck is partly covered and has electric overhead heaters for year-round, all-weather comfort. There's more than enough room out here for a large outdoor dining table, barbecue and a separate sitting area. Imagine eating breakfast out here in the morning sunshine or entertaining friends on warm summer evenings, under the festoon lighting while the barbecue sizzles and the kids play in the backyard below.

The block provides a huge backyard with established fruit trees and vegie gardens and still more than enough room to park the boat or caravan, build a shed (STCA) or add a chook pen. There's also lots of off-street parking in the driveway at the side of the house.

Inside, new hardwood timber flooring has been laid throughout and the cottage's original, timber windows let in loads of sunlight to the three bedrooms. The completely renovated family bathroom has beautiful, modern finishings. The small reverse-cycle air conditioner in the loungeroom efficiently heats and cools the entire home.

Underneath the house is a very handy, fully-lined storage room, which could also have multiple other uses. Perfect for storing surfboards, SUPs or fishing gear, it also has potential as a home-gym, rumpus room or study. Also downstairs, is the large, fully-renovated laundry which has lots of storage space and a separate shower and toilet.

The cottage's location is an enviable less-than-10-minute stroll, or two-minute drive to town. Berrambool sporting complex is close and handy and there's a day-care centre just around the corner. The cottage is perfectly located to enjoy Merimbula's main shopping and eating streets filled with cafes, clubs and restaurants as well as your choice of the area's stunning beaches, National Parks and waterways.

This sweet, fully renovated Merimbula cottage offers not just a charming beachside home but also exceptional future investment potential—ideal for those looking to create a dual family living space, a profitable Airbnb, or simply a relaxed, low-maintenance holiday retreat.