Feel as if you’re on holiday all year-round at this upmarket Matatā “bach”.

The two-storey, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been extensively modernised but retains that beach-bachy vibe that makes it a joy to return to every evening after work.

And let’s not forget the views. Whether you’re sitting on the deck with your morning coffee, or watching the sun go down with a wine, the views are outstanding, stretching from Moutohorā to Whakaari and beyond.

The house is one with plenty of history, having begun its life further down the coast as a two bedroom cottage. It was moved onto its 810-square-metre site in Pakeha Street in 1979 by former owners who decided they not only wanted more space, but to make the most of the available vista.

They set the cottage on poles, enclosed the underneath to provide extra bedrooms and another bathroom, and constructed an internal stairwell.

The result is a family home that is functional, enjoys fantastic indoor/outdoor flow on both levels, and is full of character.

Downstairs, there are two large bedrooms with outlooks over the garden. One set of bifolds and the other a set of trifolds open the bedrooms to the concrete patio that lies beneath the deck.

Completing the lower level is a combined family bathroom/laundry, with external
access. From the hallway, there is also internal access to the single garage and workshop, which was added to the house after it was moved to site.

Upstairs is where the “wow” really kicks in with stunning native timber floors and an open-plan living space that flows from a cosy lounge nook to a dining room and kitchen that open to the outdoors.

Step through bifolding doors and you are on a substantial deck that runs the full length of the home. An extra-wide bifold window in the kitchen gives the cook a great view and provides a handy  servery.

There’s a woodfire that keeps the place nicely warm in winter, and the decor is neutral with light walls offset by a few darker feature walls and some gorgeous splashes of wallpaper.

Off the kitchen, a hallway leads to a third bedroom, currently used as a study, a
bathroom and a  separate toilet. There are plenty of original features up here that give this home its special character.

Outside, the grounds have been beautifully landscaped with stoned gardens planted with native and tropical plants, plenty of well established fruit trees and an impressive children’s playhouse.

The property is securely fenced and gated, for pets and privacy.

Viewing is by appointment with no open homes scheduled over Easter.

86 Pakeha Street, Matatā | Listed by: EVES REALTY | Ph  07 463 0023
Inquiries over $799,000 | Viewing: By appointment
Agent: Aaron Pearson 027 281 7551