Score yourself a prime spot at Ōhope’s West End in plenty of time for next summer.

This two-bedroom lock-up-and-leave property is low maintenance and just a hop, skip and a jump from the sea.

West End beach with its golden sands and great waves is just across the road, making this the perfect place to spend the holidays – or every day.

It has previously been a successful Airbnb, and a sought-after short-term rental as well as a permanent home. However, it is now surplus to its owners’ requirements, giving others a rare opportunity to secure a place on this exclusive stretch of road.
Being one back from the street, the home enjoys more privacy than its front neighbour while still enjoying great views along the beach.

There’s a generous deck on which to entertain along with a sheltered courtyard for your barbecue and off-street parking in front of the high-stud single garage. There’s plenty of space in here for beach toys and, being carpeted, it can also serve as an extra room if required.

As far as “baches” go, this one is eye-catching from the street with its modern colour and contemporary architecture.

Although it was built in the 1990s, it presents almost as new with the outside recently painted in an attractive neutral shade and the inside also tastefully refreshed. The result is a light, bright, modern and spacious home that feels much bigger than its 112 square metres.

The living is open plan and opens onto a good size deck that enjoys sun for much of the day. It’s the perfect place to watch the sun rise and enjoy your morning coffee.

With the house angled to the beach and an abundance of windows through the lounge and dining room, there are also great views to be had from inside.

The centrepiece of the living space is the stunning white kitchen with its pentagonal marble-look benchtop and ample cupboard space. It is much bigger than you might expect in a home of this size, and well designed.

Off the hall “foyer” there are two generously sized bedrooms, providing ample space for family and guests, and a stand-out bathroom in which black tiles and cabinetry offset white walls to great effect. The laundry is cleverly tucked in the entry to the internal access garage.

There is no grass to mow on this freehold 276sqm section making this an appealing option for those looking for an easy-care lifestyle in a beautiful setting, but not wanting the added costs that can be associated with apartment living.

61B West End Road, Ōhope | Listed by: Bayleys, Whakatāne | Phone  07 307 2710
TO BE AUCTIONED  Wednesday, May 14 at 1pm at 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga
open home  Sunday 12.30pm to 1pm
Agents: Rhys Mischefski 027 4578 718 and Kathryn Maguire 027 494 0814