57 Whitaker Street, Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty 3110

Enjoy the panoramic views by day and twinkling lights by night and the cruise liners in the harbour. Enjoy the grandstand views. Views, space and the added benefit of dual living. The ability for extended families to come together has become an increasing pursuit since house prices soared. It cut many first-home buyers out of the market. Circumstances have also changed within families as the desire to have older parents closer at hand becomes more popular.

This Otumoetai home is a superb solution for all those needs - and then some. The accommodation on this home's ground floor offers impressive space. Three bedrooms for a start - followed by a bathroom, lounge and open-plan family hub with a modern kitchen that has the convenience of a wall oven and bar-stool counter before slipping into a conservatory corner. Streaming with natural light and sun, it frames the garden view before slipping out to a charming patio area. There's even a separate carport for the car.

Leaving the family accommodation aspect aside, this unit adds thoughts for boarders or Airbnb. It's a popular area. Entry to nature walkways is virtually next door to provide a lovely amble down into the valley and around to Otumoetai Golf Course, Bureta shops and cafes.

If the space of the lower unit is impressive, upstairs is even more extensive. There are three large bedrooms here, along with a shared bathroom and separate W/C. A fourth room could cater for a single bedroom, though the fitted desk is ideal for that home office, or hobby room for sewing and artwork.

Living space stretches along the north face to provide grandstand views across Otumoetai, golf course and harbour to the Mount. Mauao is ever-present. With cruise ships returning, this is a superb vantage point to watch them float in and out. Either sitting inside or basking in the shelter of the balcony, sun and scenery are key features here.

Time has been kind to this home over the years as it has kept pace with trends. Some might see further improvement in areas, but it enjoys an inviting ambience. The kitchen has been modernised and enjoys its own space, while having an alcove connection with the dining setting. Another wall oven enhances this kitchen's convenience, and the island unit offers its own bar-stool invitation as scrambled eggs are cooking.

It's pleasing to see pelmets throughout all the rooms upstairs. They finish the appeal of floor-length drapes; a look that instils that added touch of elegance. Practical too.

Sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac, this house tucks away on a full site. Garden space is as impressive as the space upstairs and down. Heaps of parking too. There is a lot to explore here. Call today to view.

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