Various options offer lifestyle and potential income streams

As the revitalisation of Tauranga’s CBD continues to change the city’s landscape – long-term plans on the way designed to encourage people into the inner sanctum - this property offers its own opportunity for a new life and income potential. The home enjoys prime location – tucked neatly at the lower end of Selwyn Street, and an easy walk from Baycourt Theatre, Wharepai Domain and downtown Tauranga, with all its bars, eateries and waterfront appeal. This is the western side of the city views stretching out over Waikareao Estuary to the hills beyond. The promise of afternoon sun is an invitation to sit out on the balcony upstairs and toast sunset at the end of each day. This upper level is the heart of the home – open-plan family living, styled elegantly with a modern kitchen serving a spacious dining setting and lounge comfort around the gas fire. Good design streams natural light inside on all sides and blends outdoor flow to extend space and maximise the scenery all around. The master retreat enjoys sole domain upstairs – a bedroom with a cushioned window seat to snuggle up with a book for some peace and quiet; walk-in wardrobe and spacious twin bathroom – complete with a spa bath for added indulgence. There’s also an office for the paper work. Downstairs is where this home reveals its various options and income potential. Either simply sharing life with extended family, or opting for BNB, as these vendors have been doing; choice is a fine thing. The suite offers two bedrooms, a bathroom and openplan living with a small kitchenette. The living area and one bedroom both open out to a patio – sheltered by the balcony above, amid a garden setting to enjoy the afternoon sun. The bonus feature with this home is the multi-purpose space downstairs at the rear. The double garage has been converted into a spacious carpeted area, with a bank of floorlength glazing and doors replacing the original garage element. Adjoining this is another spacious zone – perfect as a rumpus, or a bedsit perhaps? Each zone offers its own option; for a workplace, studio or showroom – all sort of ideas pop into mind here – particularly given this inner-city location. Off-street parking caters for clients or visitors and there’s street parking as well. This is ‘walk everywhere’ lifestyle. Either taking advantage of the workfrom-home aspect, or enjoying the ability to live downtown and walk to work; location is key.