At the far end of Cliff Road at Ōhope is a very special property
– a private paradise with spectacular gardens and even more spectacular views.

The location is unique and so is the three-bedroom home, which has been in the same family since its construction in the 1960s. The owners were drawn to the site originally by its privacy and all-encompassing views over West End and along the East Coast.

Over the years, they have extended the top storey and developed the large section with plantings and decking, creating a beloved family home.

Changing circumstances mean the property is now up for auction, giving some lucky buyer a chance to create their own lasting memories in a one-of-a-kind home where birds and bush reserve are your closest neighbours.

The house has remained relatively untouched since the 1980s and is delightfully retro. The colour/patterns of the kitchen bench top and lino, the cork-tile flooring, inbuilt cabinetry, decorative cornices and open fire will transport you back in time.

Looking past the décor of the era, you will find yourself imagining all the things you could do here.

Locations such as this are rarely available and here sits a home offering a multitude of possibilities.

The kitchen and dining room are on the ground floor looking out to the deck, the garden and sea beyond. It may be bottom storey, but the views are impressive.

On this floor there’s also the laundry, bathroom, separate toilet and a “den” as it was called back in the day that could serve as bedroom, study or TV room.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, a lounge room and a massive “sunroom” that extends across the full frontage of the house.

With large sliding windows on three sides, the outlook from here is amazing.

The floor plan has served its owners well for many years, but prospective buyers will likely find themselves tweaking the layout in their heads or completely turning it upside down.

That’s because this is a house that is wonderful as-is but could also be refurbished and transformed in many ways depending on your family’s requirements.

Outside, it’s stunning already. The 966-square-metre site has been well landscaped and developed with attractive plantings and extensive parking and turnaround space for vehicles.

The adjacent reserve, which feels part of the property, is home to some stunning mature pohutukawa and other natives that create bush-like surrounds.

Because there is so much to take in, and a lot to think about with this property, the agent is holding hour-long open homes, both Saturday and Sunday.

■ Panoramic coastal views
■ Private no-exit location
■ 955sqm site with adjacent reserve
■ Super-sized sunroom

24 Cliff Road, Ōhope | Listed by: PROPERTY BROKERS | Phone  07 307 0165
Auction: Wednesday, June 11 at 11am (on site) | Open home: Saturday, Sunday, 11am-12pm
Agent: Dean Cole 027 280 8927