You will find 1/13 Hoterini Street up a quiet side street in Ohope; just two houses from a beach access linking onto Ocean Road.

Step inside a home that has been fully repainted and double glazed throughout. Upstairs, the kitchen, dining and lounge flow together in an open plan layout with a heat pump for year-round comfort and wood-look laminate flooring that is beach-friendly and easy to keep clean.

The kitchen is well-appointed with modern appliances, subway tile splashback and breakfast bar. Raked ceilings and clerestory windows above add to the sense of light and space throughout. Roof space storage keeps the clutter out of sight.

Both bedrooms and the lounge open out to a balcony, the perfect spot for your morning cuppa. Each bedroom has generous double wardrobes, and the renovated bathroom features a shower over bathtub, an enclosed, separate toilet, hot water cupboard and designated laundry space.

Downstairs, head through the internal access garage into a self-contained guest wing. It is lockable, with its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Whanau staying? No worries. Airbnb guests? This home has a proven track record.

Step outside to your exclusive use eastern deck and yard; sheltered, low maintenance and private. There is a hot outdoor shower for those post-swim rinse offs. A section of fence swings opens as double gates, giving you secure lawn space to tuck the boat or camper away.

A cross-lease title is your ticket to modern Ohope at an affordable price point, and the owners have loved the neighbourhood; plenty of owner-occupiers who check in on each other and look out for one another. This is old school Ohope.

Lock up and leave, live the dream, or earn an income while the surf rolls in.