431 Sea View Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island

Vendors have purchased, the property must be sold

You can smell the salty air from this peaceful, private property in a premium position almost opposite the seaside staircase down to Onetangi beach.
An attractive, renovated cottage stands on the huge residential section, enjoying all-day sun and blissful bucolic views over olives and vines to Te Motu and Stonyridge vineyards, with sunsets over Shepherd's Point.
The tidy house has been rewired and replumbed, with heat pumps on two floors and modern double-glazed joinery installed.
Beautiful tones of wood evoke plenty of character, from the original matai flooring to Canadian maple floors and pine ceilings.
Just up from the entry and lounge area is a gorgeous contemporary kitchen with quality appliances, whose huge stacker windows open up to the dreamy rural views.
Turn around to spy a tiny peep of the sea, with the knowledge that summer swims are only a few minutes away on foot.
A modern family bathroom with shower over the bath, the master bedroom and a neat office are also on the main floor, along with a separate laundry and mudroom.
Downstairs are two further rooms, one bedroom, and a flexible space, plus a large storage zone and wine cellar/cupboard.
The sizeable, north-facing entertainer's deck features a stylish louvred roofing system.
Off the back deck, the gorgeous gardens spread down the gently sloping site.
Fenced on both sides, there's a massive lawn, a workshop and two quality outbuildings.
Established fruit trees provide a harvest of peaches, citrus, quinces, feijoas and apples, while the raised vegetable planters and hydroponic vegetables are a chef's delight.
Meanwhile, the substantial, concrete driveway offers heaps of parking for cars, boats and the Sealegs, which is just minutes from launching straight into the water.
This is a fabulous home, holiday retreat or development project with so much potential.
Its superb position means paying the waterfront premium is not an issue, while still being close to the beach.
CV: $1,200,000