Set up and ready to roll this low maintenance lifestyle property has opportunity in abundance, with a two-bedroom home and office and the bonus of a studio. With the Motu cycleway across the road, it's just a short bike ride or drive from town or Waiotahe Beach. The Opotiki Golf Course is so close you can walk your clubs down or if fishing is more your thing, then the make use of the new harbour entrance with the boat ramp a quick drive away. With new Opotiki Harbour Marina project starting construction, now is the time to buy.
The home has family friendly living at its heart. The flat easy-care section contains a dual access from Baird Road, well-established landscaped gardens, with a myriad of fruit trees and space for a vegetable garden and chickens. The outdoors has been designed for practicality, with a generous storage shed and lawn mower lean to. Returning from the beach or sea catch in hand is easy, with an outdoor shower, large smoke house and fish filleting bench positioned near the concrete parking area.
The home itself is set in the centre of the 2,023sqm (more or less) flat section. Stepping through the front door into the conservatory you immediately see the timber character features which give this home its charm and warmth. The main living area contains a semi open plan kitchen, a dining area and relaxed seating by the gas fire and a heat pump and HRV system keep the home warm and dry. Sliding doors separate the lounge and home office from the main living area, giving this space flexibility. Straight off the main living area there is a large covered deck, providing the ideal spot for family and friends to share a meal and stories about who got the Snapper of the day.
Heading down the hall you will find two large bedrooms each with wardrobes. There is a separate toilet, and a recently renovated bathroom with separate shower and bath. The large laundry has direct access out to the rotary washing line. Storage is plentiful in this home with three large linen cupboards and two further large storage cupboards in the attached double garage. Space and storage doesn't end there, off the rear of the garage is another large room which could be used as a games or storage room.
Further adding to the versatility of this lifestyle property is the studio, having two rooms and an ensuite, it is separated from the main home with its own outdoor access. Originally set up as an art studio it is positioned perfectly, presenting an opportunity to establish your own home business such as a beauty or hairdressing salon or look into the option of having additional accommodation (any change of use is subject to Council approval).
This lifestyle property punches above its weight. Offering a great East Coast lifestyle in a central location, with abundant options and opportunities, get in touch today before someone else snaps it up.
For sale by way of Deadline by Private Treaty, closing 4pm, Thursday, 16 July 2026 (unless sold prior) at Bayleys Whakatane, 202B The Strand Whakatane.
