Sitting at the western end of Ōhope’s famous Golden Mile, this stunning family home provides the perfect blend of coastal luxury and relaxed living.

With its sun-filled interiors, effortless indoor-outdoor flow, gorgeous low maintenance gardens that blend native, tropical and cottage plantings, this two-storey Pohutukawa Avenue property is designed for everyday living and entertaining.

Surrounded mainly by holiday homes, it is private and peaceful, yet in the centre of everything the Ōhope Beach community has to offer.

The owner has lived here for 24 years, buying the property when it was just six months old. She has raised her family here and, over the years, has stamped her mark on the interior. The result is a light, bright, modern and stylish home with a hint of glam.

The kitchen with its striking black glass cabinetry and black marble benchtops is one-of-a-kind and provides an eye-catching centrepiece for the upstairs living area.

The pentagonal dining space, with three sets of French doors opening to the balcony, and the adjacent lounge, which also opens to the balcony, makes living and entertaining a pleasure.

There’s a gas fire in the lounge that provides cosy warmth in the winter months and a dedicated office nook with a street outlook.

Although not beachfront, there are great views from the living areas and master bedroom that will not be built out.

Upstairs, the master suite offers a private sanctuary with a dual access en-suite, generous wardrobe storage and ocean views. Hearing the waves as she falls asleep each night is one of the things the owner will miss most.

Downstairs, there are two double bedrooms that open directly to a private cobbled outdoor space. Sheltered by the substantial balcony above, it provides the perfect place to relax with a book or glass of wine during the height of summer.

For the past 10 years, the downstairs area has operated successfully as a boutique bed and breakfast, showcasing the property’s versatility.

The second bedroom has been transformed into a lounge/kitchenette space, allowing countless couples to enjoy peaceful getaways, with easy access to the beachfront and nearby cafes just a stone’s throw away.

A laundry, bathroom and internal access to the double garage complete the downstairs. As the current owner prepares to downsize and embrace a new chapter in town, she has priced her home to sell.

Potential buyers are encouraged to seize this opportunity – once gone, it may not return with the owner equally happy to stay, install an elevator and live out her days against the ocean backdrop that has become so familiar.

■ Private and peaceful living
■ Short walk to cafes
■ Modern and stylish home
■ Ocean views

53 Pohutukawa Avenue, Ōhope | Listed by: Eves | Ph  463 0020
Price $1,399,000 | Viewing: By appointment
Agent: Aaron Pearson 027 281 7551