This two-storey Shaker-style home with apartment vibe in prestigious Plantation Reserve has been renovated to the highest standard and the attention to detail is first class. This understated elegant residence enjoys peeps of the ocean and sits a stone's throw from the sand and sea. Built for living, entertaining, working from home and everything in between. It was originally constructed in 2000 by its former owner, an artist and builder, however, has been transformed over the past five years into a picture-perfect beach residence that offers plenty of options.
Being one back from the beachfront, removed from the busy main drag and and a cul-de-sac location, it's just that much safer for the kids and grandkids to make their way to the beach, tennis court or the well stocked 4-square for an iceblock down the road.
Enjoy it as a three bedroom, three-bathroom family home, or as a home plus income, living in the upstairs one-bedroom apartment and renting out the downstairs The lower level of this home is self-contained with two bedrooms, a bathroom and open plan kitchen-living area. It has its own access and covered outdoor entertaining spaces. Those familiar with the home will recognise the old gallery door that once greeted visitors to Art by the Sea. The decor down here is modern and sleek with the white walls offset by dark carpets and beautiful tiled floors that are replicated upstairs giving this home perfect continuity. Upstairs is an open plan loft-style apartment reminiscent of what you might find in a city with views to Whakaari/White Island on a good day.
The centrepiece of this light-filled space is the top-end white gloss kitchen, which features quality Blum hardware and some clever storage solutions. The floors up here are hardened pine, a light-coloured wood with beautiful grain that adds to the homes contemporary feel. The lounge includes a wood fire and a hidden pop-up television. There's a powder room, hidden laundry, and a master bedroom with large wardrobe and tiled ensuite featuring his and her rain head showers. The house is double glazed throughout with underfloor heating in the tiled areas and fireproofing between the upstairs and downstairs.
The easy-care grounds offer plenty of parking and are beautifully landscaped and planted with a variety of fruit trees. There is an outdoor bathroom for after the beach, an electric gate for security, a covered fish-cleaning area and a fully-lined and carpeted double garage with workshop. A hot tub and outdoor fireplace complete this picture-perfect beach residence.
Ohope is a buzzling beachside village with amazing facilities to name a few...Medical Centre, dentist, Chartered Club, liquor shop, cafes, restaurants, shops for the ladies and one of New Zealand's best Links golf courses. The Wharf attracts young and old for a splash or a fish and the boatramp at the port end of Ohope will give you access to the beautiful Ohiwa harbour and across the harbour entrance out to sea for a great catch. All this and so much more are found within this wonderful laid-back back Ohope community and mostly in walkable distance.
Whakatane is just a short 10 minutes drive over the scenic hill with plenty more amenities and the domestic airport is within a 25 minutes commute with direct flights to Auckland.
Make no mistake, properties of this calibre rarely come available for sale. My vendors are on the move - act now or you will miss out!
This property is offered for sale by way of Tender, closing at 4.00pm on Thursday 6th March 2025 (unless sold prior) at Bayleys Whakatane, 202B The Strand, Whakatane.
