17 Kennedy Road, Surfdale

Some Waiheke properties are about the view. Others are about the vineyard, the architecture or the grand escape. This one is about something refreshingly simple, life being easy... Set on a generous 1,394 sq m site - gated and secure with off-street parking that makes room for the things that tend to accumulate with island life - cars, caravan, bikes, paddleboards and kayaks. Beyond the house is a wonderland of native plants and trees, with room to explore, create tracks, establish lookout spots or perhaps build the ultimate tree house. Fresh décor and a clean neutral palette, CCC issued in 2013, there is nothing that needs to be done, although there is still plenty of scope to personalise as you transition into island mode. Three spacious bedrooms, two opening directly onto decking and an additional study allows for options beyond the family home. Easy to maintain, easy to access and easy to lock up and leave, with a practical layout and self check-in that lends itself naturally to short-stay accommodation. For a first-home buyer, it could be the move that finally gets you onto Waiheke. For a young family, it’s a home with room to live without taking on a major project. For an investor, it’s an uncomplicated property in a location that simply makes sense. Central, connected and wonderfully convenient, it puts the essentials of island life within easy reach. Schools, buses and local shops are nearby, with Oneroa in one direction and Ostend in the other. Head down to the beach, grab a coffee locally, get the kids to school or make your way to the ferry - less time organising life, more time enjoying it. No grand promises. No unnecessary fuss. Island life might be easier than you thought. Our vendors are keen to do this once, do it right and meet the market. Please contact Lisa Hopewell at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty for more details....