With its premium views of the Whakatane River and out to the Pacific Ocean, Muriwai Drive is one of the town's most sought after locations.

This home has been built with those views in mind, perfectly angled on its 923 square metre site to capture The Heads, Raurimu and Whale Islands while providing privacy from its immediate neighbours.

The elevated two storey home also comes with a bonus in the form of a self-contained one-bedroom unit downstairs that is perfect for holiday letting or extended family. It is modern and stylish boasting a fully equipped kitchen with walk-in pantry, bathroom and plenty of storage. A lift in the single basement garage provides access to the top floor or use the sweeping concrete steps at the side of the house.

Upstairs has more of a character feel in keeping with the home's 1950s origins. There are two bedrooms up here, a separate living room overlooking the river, and an open plan kitchen-dining room at the rear. The master bedroom has an extra-large ensuite bathroom with full laundry capacity, providing an alternative to the main laundry outside. You'll awake to wonderful views here with the main bedroom sharing a balcony with the lounge and overlooking the river mouth. From here you will enjoy a birds-eye view of Heads' life - boats coming and going, fishers on the rocks, children enjoying the playground.

There's a single carport and the property is well landscaped with parking for vehicles and boats, pathways, outdoor seating areas and gardens that add to the tropical feel that comes with living by the water.

Live upstairs and let downstairs - or keep both areas for yourself. There are plenty of options here.