Family homes do not come better than this. With four bedrooms, low maintenance grounds, plenty of storage and parking, and a great location in Whakatāne’s Riverside Drive, it is perfect for growing families.

Well designed with a family-friendly floor plan, it is on the market for the first time in over 20 years and is attracting plenty of interest ahead of its deadline sale next week.

Built in the 1980s and solidly constructed from brick with aluminium joinery with a Coloursteel roof, it has been well maintained and renovated over the years.

Like all homes on this stretch of Riverside Drive, it has plenty of street appeal with attractive garden beds bordering the expansive parking provided out front. At 919 square metres, the section is substantial with plenty of room for boats, cars and caravans.

There’s an internal access double garage and, out the back, an additional garage style man-shed with attached carport and hobby room (previously used as a photographer’s “darkroom”). The backyard is fully fenced for children and pets with gated entry to the river stopbank behind.

The front door of this home opens to a slate tiled entry which flows through to the living spaces. To the right, at the roadside, is a cosy sunny lounge that steps up to the dining room that enjoys the afternoon sun and opens to a cobbled entertaining space.

The kitchen, which is well-equipped with double pantry storage, is centred between the dining room and a second casual lounge/family room.

It includes “his and hers” computer nooks and also opens to the backyard. This is a very comfortable space where the home’s late owners spent most of their time.

The home is fitted with a heat pump and is on mains gas for hot water.

Off the central hallway, there are four double bedrooms along with a sizeable laundry and a newly renovated family bathroom that is modern and presents as new. The bedrooms are all a similar size but enjoy differing aspects with three of them overlooking the back section. The master includes a walk-in
wardrobe and en suite.

There is everything here that a family needs, but the home would equally suit busy
professionals or retirees who like to potter in the garden and regularly host family and guests.

It may also appeal to those looking for a small renovation project, with plenty of scope to further modernise this solid home and enhance some of its outstanding features.

The vendors are motivated to sell and welcome all offers. A final open home is scheduled for Sunday.

■ Family friendly layout
■ Close to schools and amenities
■ Full section
■ Four bedrooms, two bathrooms

131 Riverside Drive, Whakatāne | Listed by: HARCOURTS | Phone 07 3086359
Deadline sale Wednesday, March 11, 2pm (unless sold prior)
Open home: Sunday, 2pm-2.30pm
Agents: Chris Robson 027 5770029 and Arlene Davidson 027 2641913