13 Taraire Street, Ostend, Waiheke Island

Polished cottage character

Style and charm abound at this attractive home, just a stroll to the central amenities of Ostend.
This beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage is nestled in a private, sunny setting on a large parcel of land and feels a world away, despite its proximity to shops, buses, beaches and schools.
The home's high vaulted ceilings and sophisticated palette of greens, crisp whites and timber detailing lend a feeling of airiness and calm to the already generous spaces.
Its chic, contemporary kitchen lies between the main lounge and the dining room, with large, open-plan 'hatches' linking the spaces to give a feeling of connectivity.
The elegant lounge features carpet and a cosy wood burner while the gorgeous dining area has rustic timber flooring.
They both open up to the pretty deck among the trees for easy outdoor entertaining.
Up above is a mezzanine space which could be home office, chill-out retreat or an extra sleeping area for guests.
And downstairs is a sizeable, multi-use basement which could be a media or rumpus room, work-from-home zone or even a yoga studio.
There's a good-sized master bedroom and fabulous children's bedroom with beautifully designed mezzanine loft, as well as a bathroom with shower over the bath.
With private driveway parking plus a visitor parking platform, the garden steps and pathway provide further access.
And the generous land block - almost twice the size of some Waiheke sections - means potential for a larger home to be developed, if desired.
The location is central and super convenient. Just a short stroll to the Ostend market and supermarket shopping hub, it's near the main commuter bus route and a short hop to the schools - with Waiheke Primary School just through the bottom gate!
Local walks include beautiful Anzac Bay and it's about 2km to spectacular Palm Beach for summer swims.
This is a stylish starter home, family nest or holiday bolthole.
Whichever way, the central location means the living is easy for everyone at this well positioned abode.