631 Waipatiki Road, Waipatiki

This classic seventies beach house has been in the same owners hands for 44 years, the stories it could tell. An opportunity to add another chapter to the already rich story of this well loved family bach. Architect Peter Holland designed it for his brother, simple in form and carefully placed on site to enjoy an elevated position with native bush providing a lush backdrop. Picture windows frame views, and provide channels for the suns rays to shoot through into charming spaces. Stained glass panels provide colour. As one wishes with a holiday home, built with easy care materials, as much or as little to do as time allows. Built for summer fun the two level, two bedroom, two bathroom (one up/one down) bach, with open plan kitchen and living is elevated on poles and nestled into the bush, Kereru and Tui are plentiful throughout the day. A glimpse down the road to the golden sand and blue water of Waipatiki Beach, five minutes stroll away. Customised joinery is both functional and funky. Pull up a stool at the ten seater heart rimu dining table for a communal Waipatiki dinner. If extras arrive you can fit twelve at a pinch. The spiral staircase also of heart rimu, leads the kids up to bed in the large bunkroom which currently caters for six comfortably. A modest 78 sq m, many guest have said perfectly formed. Open the sliding door, and your entertaining space doubles instantly, a further 50 sq m of deck with bench seats, BBQ and outdoor table provides the platform for alfresco dining. A smaller deck is upstairs with entry to the native bush behind the property. A lawn provides ample room for a badminton net, or tents for overstayers. A man cave with beer fridge, and paua bench around the back complete the necessities for a kiwi beach haven. Our vendors are flexible on the timing of sale, and can offer furnished - bedding, kitchen plates, pots and pans can all be included. CV $390,000 (2014) Deadline Sale 21st January (unless sold prior). Be quick, one only - move in these summer holidays. ...