A one-bedroom home at Hyams Beach, a spot renowned for having some of the whitest sand in the world, is back on the market.
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The heritage-listed property on the South Coast of NSW has undergone a sizeable renovation and extension.
The transformed property has also proven to be a popular attraction on the short-term holiday let market.
The property
The one-bedder, which sits on 295 square metres, is for sale and located at 57 Cyrus Street, Hyams Beach.
'The Little Crown on Hyams Beach' is a reimagined 100-year-old heritage cottage, located close to the beach, and enjoying ocean views from multiple vantage points.
The home features custom integrated joinery, marble detailing, skylights throughout, curated lighting, and luxury material selections.
The home is owned by Victoria Lillrud, an interior designer and founder of Carteer Property Development and Interior Design, who has designed the home's transformation.
Although a one-bedroom home, there is also a bed loft installed by the current owner, which could be utilised for children or extra guests.
There is also the potential to further enhance the property, with concept plans in place for a rear studio [subject to council approval].
'Couldn't do an easy renovation'
According to Cotality records, the property was previously sold in February 2025 for $1.25 million.
Ms Lillrud had flipped another home in Jervis Bay in the past, whereby she found her passion for the process.
"I learned how to design a home for Airbnb and holiday use, and what is important with design and how we can increase the value of a home," she said.
Ms Lillrud bought the Hyams Beach home, and said it was always the goal to renovate and extend, and then flip the property.
"I wanted to make it into a beautiful mini holiday retreat; a holiday cottage destination for either a family to have as a holiday home or for Airbnb purposes," she said.
She said when they bought it, the home had not been well-maintained.
"The cottage, the original one was falling apart, and there was an old extension at the back. We needed to demolish the back extension.
"You couldn't do an easy renovation."
Ms Lillrud said a key aim was the transformed home needed to "have a lot of character".
"It was a big challenge because it needed work to renew it in the best way possible.
"It needed a lot of work; even the main cottage, inside, we put new floors... And created a bigger space by lowering the floors and playing with the blinds to make it look like the ceilings are higher.
"There was a lot of design detail to try and create more space and flow.
"And I wanted to continue the honour of the cottage being heritage, and having that historic, antique design... To continue this beach cottage, but make it timeless and luxurious at the same time."
Holiday letting
The renovated and extended home has been a hit on Airbnb. In the summer it earns between $1000 and $1300 a night, and less in non-peak periods.
Ms Lillrud said being a one-bedder gave it a unique appeal in this market.
"There are couples who don't want the five-bedroom home, or a big three-bedroom house," she said.
"A lot of them are coming here on a honeymoon or anniversary, or it's just a couple who want to get away."
The home's name is derived from Ms Lillrud enjoying staying at the Crown in Sydney, and a "love of luxury".
"It's like a mini luxury cottage," she said. "I wish I could keep this property, but I need to sell it.
"Location when you buy or flip a house is very important... There are only a handful of properties here, so being lucky enough to get hold of a property here, it's perfect."
Television veteran and journalist Samantha Armytage recently sold her Hyams Beach home.
The renovated home was listed via Expressions of Interest, with a guide of $2.95 million to $3.1 million.
"Hyams, there's the whitest sand, the dolphins... It's different from other places nearby," Ms Lillrud said.
"It's a magical place; it's peaceful. It's truly magical."
Heritage listing
The home is heritage-listed under the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014.
The heritage listing only covers the facade.
According to the State Heritage Inventory, this and other nearby cottages are amongst the last remaining examples of early settlement at Hyams Beach and are therefore unique.
"They form part of an historical precinct including Pacific House [opposite], 'The Cabins' [adjoining property] and Numbers 61 and 63 Cyrus Street," the listing stated.
According to the heritage listing, these cottages were built by Francis Langridge.
Mr Langridge came to Jervis Bay in 1911, having walked from Melbourne looking for work.
He found employment as a foreman/carpenter on the construction of the Naval College then being built on the south-west of Jervis Bay.
By 1926, Mr Langridge and his wife were staying at Pacific Lodge before it was moved from the top of the hill down to Hyams Beach.
Later they took up residence in one of the "green cabins" which were then owned by a Mr Alan. Mr Langridge built the family's first home at 57 Cyrus Street.
For sale
Selling agent, Connor Bond from Bond Lifestyle Properties said the home had a price guide of $2.5 million to $2.65 million.
Mr Bond said there had been strong levels of inquiry so far, with a mix of Canberra, Sydney, Queensland and overseas buyers.
He said most interested buyers were viewing it as a potential weekender, Airbnb or investment.
Brendan Crabb
I'm a member of ACM's national property team, covering the Illawarra. Based in Albion Park, NSW, I write about exciting, interesting or just downright quirky properties that have been listed for sale, major sales, market trends, auctions and more. One of my favourite aspects of being a journalist is I believe everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?
