Waikawa Beach is a little-known escape on the coast just north of Ōtaki. With a picturesque beach, white-baiting, walks, stunning sunsets and a fantastic and friendly community.

This home is a classic 60s kiwi character bach with plenty of quirks. The large 809sqm fully fenced section is perfect for young folks and furry friends to enjoy. With rainwater collection and a bore and pump, there's no shortage of water. With the elevated upper bedroom level, it would be an excellent spot to harness the sunshine too and install some solar to be self-sufficient with the current septic system.

An outdoor area to the west with a little stove to gather around of an evening and toast the marshmallows, or enjoy the east-facing deck for a morning coffee, there's plenty of space to unwind and enjoy with friends and family. Blossoming fruit trees and natives bring in the birds with constant birdsong; it's truly a quiet retreat. Enjoy plums, peaches, and lemons from your own backyard, and plenty of space to get the veggies going.

Two bedrooms, spacious lounge, kitchen and dining, indoor/outdoor flow and two bathrooms downstairs, spacious sun-filled master upstairs. Freshly painted in parts with room for more improvements - as is, where is.

Get yourself one of the best hot dogs in town just around the corner and take a weekend walk through the reserve to the sea, sling out the net, or take a stroll both north or south on the beach. A fantastic place to rest and recoup, or a bolthole for the family. Once you arrive in Waikawa, you never want to leave!

Call Maureen Wallace 027 2700 0257 or Tracey Savage 022 429 9779 to view.