What defines a holiday home? You can come off the beach with sand on your feet and wet dog paws. You really live each moment, without a clock to structure your day. They're designed to share - for everyone to come together and relax, laugh and make lifelong memories. This year, choose 209 Marine Parade and your home will be your holiday.

Set proudly on one of the most prestigious oceanfront addresses in the Bay, this 'New York loft' style 440sqm apartment has an industrial look - the exterior with its brick and steel construction and the interior with its concrete walls, timber floors and iron staircases. Everything has been thoughtfully designed to provide solid quality, comfort and relaxation. The owner's eclectic decor style has softened the home, so despite its super-cool design the home is a relaxing sun-filled haven where the owners who are self-confessed 'collectors of people' have entertained large groups as well as smaller intimate groups of friends who love coming to visit.

The main home offers three bedrooms, three lounges, three bathrooms and a lift to all levels. There's a beautiful water view from every room. The open plan kitchen,dining and lounge take in the gorgeous panorama 'transporting' you onto the beach. Behind the kitchen the TV/hobby room is a place to curl up and read a book when you want an escape. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a third lounge ensure no matter how many are in the house, you can find a private corner. The master bedroom has the prime view, with sun from its first peek until sunset at night.

The two-bedroom self-contained apartment can be accessed from the front foyer so extra guests can be part of the main house. The external access allows them to come and go as they please. Doors open wide from here out to the courtyard so guests can have their own space and views of the beach too.

Or you might just like to keep the whole home to yourself. Why not...after all, there's time to do just what you want - you're on holiday!

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