9 Hartley Ave, Onetangi, Waiheke Island

Tidy opportunity in beach suburb

This Onetangi hideaway enjoys private, tranquil surroundings, just a stroll from one of the most popular beaches on the island.
Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, the three-bedroom home has a sunny aspect and a peaceful ambience overlooking its ample grounds.
A smart, concrete driveway bordered by neat hedges and mature yucca trees sweeps down to the car port by the front door.
Freshly painted, the home's simple layout presents easy, one-level living, opening up to a generous rear deck with good access to the garden.
The open-plan living space has a heat pump and plenty of windows to let in light and air.
Along the hallway are a designated laundry space, bathroom with bath over shower, and the three bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes.
The main bedroom and the living area open nicely to the large rear entertaining deck, which is gated for pets and children.
And, down below, the driveway extends to a superb extra concrete parking area for cars, the boat and trailer.
This huge, flat, neatly retained zone has plenty of turnaround space, plus a garage/workshop with extra storage to one side.
There's easy flow from here to the deck and garden, with the generous grounds featuring a good-sized lawn, well-established citrus and magnolia, a small garden shed and a sizeable, raised vegetable bed waiting for a new season of plantings.
The property is fenced down two sides, with the mature plantings at the rear giving a wonderful sense of privacy.
While perfectly liveable, there's room to make your own design changes in both the house and the garden, if desired.
Just around the corner is the Four Square, along with the takeaways, gas station and bus stop, and it's an easy amble to the waves and waterfront restaurants.
With its seclusion yet proximity to the amenities and beach, this tidy opportunity could be a great starter home, holiday house, renter or permanent dwelling offering many more happy years to come.