Sheffield Views sits on a generous double plot in the sheltered coastal enclave of Sheffield Beach, where the garden runs directly onto the sand and the Indian Ocean forms the backdrop to almost every room in the house. It is the kind of beachfront property that is increasingly rare — unpretentious, spacious and genuinely on the beach.

The home accommodates up to 15 guests across seven en-suite bedrooms, spread across two levels. The entertaining spaces are open-plan and generous — a large, well-appointed kitchen with separate scullery, two dining areas and a lounge and TV room that flow seamlessly onto a wooden deck with a rim-flow pool, braai area and al fresco dining. The views from the deck are the kind that make it difficult to leave.

Sheffield Beach itself is a beautiful stretch of coastline just north of Salt Rock and a short drive from Ballito, known for its sheltered coves and rock pools that are particularly beloved by younger guests. Local shops and restaurants are 15 minutes away, and King Shaka International Airport is within 25 minutes’ drive — making Sheffield Views as easy to reach as it is to settle into.