Papamoa 1018A Papamoa Beach Road

It’s a Shore Thing

With buckets of sun and potential in spades, this nostalgic bungalow gets its bearings from an enticing glimpse of the ocean. An enduring survivor that’s borne witness to countless new dwellings springing up all around in the past seven decades, this darling weatherboard abode has been biding its time. Progress thereby dictates that the location is longed for, so a move to take this on as a rewarding rejuvenation or preservation in its current casual holiday feel will be an astute decision either way. Stroll over the road to hit the surf and savour the solace but be near enough to the action for keeping kids entertained on rainy days at Papamoa’s varied retail precincts. The elevated north-facing co-op has partial double glazing, updated interior lighting and a modern-day roof while the large wraparound deck is accessed from the kitchen, as well as a French door connection from the generously sized separate sitting room. Original timber floors are a tried-and-true feature of the interior with a homely woodburner in the lounge and heat pump in the hallway conveniently providing well dispersed winter warmth. A serviceable and spacious kitchen comprises the cook’s essentials with updated stainless steel rangehood above an electric range and old-school window seat storage. All bedrooms comprise of deep-toned carpeting and built-in closets, sharing a modernised bathroom with the washroom separate. The workshop space and washhouse are in a freestanding garage located at the rear of the 462sqm (approx.) freehold section and an added benefit of its recessed placement is the additional off-street parking. Steps descend from the deck to fully fenced lawns keeping kids and family pets securely sealed off from the road while a raised garden bed out back is a sunny spot for the berries and herbs. Close to several coastal reserves and only a short scooter or eBike to Papa Mo’s and Henry & Ted’s, this is what we call coming home to a sense of coastal living.