Fresh, sunny décor matches outdoor flow and garden oasis
Yesterday’s simplicity is given a refreshing touch of today’s styling in this home. The décor is light, sunny and warm; the key kitchen and bathroom have both been modernised – yet this home proudly retains its original character. And all power to it.
The house tucks neatly on a rear site at the end of a cul-desac. Not only does the home enjoy privacy from the road, it hides its best feature when pulling into the drive. The initial introduction shows two garages and a decent amount of sealed parking. One garage is attached to the house itself. The other is separate – in traditional fashion – placed at the end of the drive in a corner on its own. It’s here the property unveils its hidden secret - a lovely backyard. It’s a leafy playground and gardener’s oasis. There’s citrus for the breakfast table, flowering shrubs and cottage corners, plus a glasshouse to grow seedlings from scratch and taste hothouse veges all year round. Offering room for the kids and dog to play, there’s easy parking here for the boat or motorhome as well.
The house has an intimate connection with this garden – an open sun deck, a conservatory for those bad-weather days and a pergola patio for a different mood. It’s a smart design – two individual alfresco corners, separated conveniently by the conservatory. This is the home’s second living area – a cosy snug that slips conveniently off the lounge. Ranchsliders provide the flow from one area to the other and out to the pergola patio, while full-length drapes close the lounge area off at night to keep things cosy come TV time.
And what a cosy home it is. Gabled ceilings and exposed beams enhance the sense of space in each room. The white décor is a natural backdrop – in line with this home’s refreshing look. It’s not a large home. It’s an inviting home – two bedrooms, one bathroom and open-plan living – plus the charming connection it enjoys with its setting. Big-picture windows and ranchsliders draw in sunlight all day. Full-length drapes keep life warm at night. There’s a heat pump as well.
This is a good location for schooling and recreation. Whangamata Area School is around the corner from here. Golfers will be pleased with the choice of two courses within close reach. When Whangamata is in full holiday mode, this corner of town is a nice place to be. The beach and estuary are handy enough when water recreation calls.
It’s a home away from home if a weekend holiday retreat is on the list from an investment perspective. As a permanent residence, it deserves to be enjoyed every day, all year round. The price is by negotiation.