Georgia Rattray

Butter Up this Seventies Staple

Constructed back in the pivotal 1970s, this elevated brick duplex with concrete base still retains elements of those times past. Only recently vacated by long term tenants of twelve years, the two-bedroom abode has a good deal of unrealised potential for the astute renovator, investor or first-time homeowner. Attached to its counterpart on the eastern flank, which is separately accessed from Ohauiti Road, this property is addressed on the side street and consequently enjoys a sense of solitude and privacy not typically found in semi-detached dwellings. The interior can best be described as original but undoubtedly worthy of a wakeup call to refurbish and revitalise. Facing roadside, a sunny deck steps into a decent open plan lounge with an era authentic built in storage unit. A basic time capsule kitchen has lino flooring and scope to swap out cabinetry and fittings to contemporise (or simply leave as is if mid-century is your flavour). This merges freely through a back door and sheltered conservatory, transiting to an unadorned cobblestone and concrete courtyard. Both bedrooms comprise of closets and the single bathroom is simple yet adequately equipped while the restroom sits separate. A standalone garage is set back from the road to allow for off-street parking in front and the washhouse has its own room with independent access. The front lawn is begging to be fully fenced, as so little people and pets can roam freely. Close to main arterial routes for a swift city commute, back to the beach, across to Tauriko or nearby walkway reserves and only minutes to beautiful Ohauiti Reserve with its native bush nature trails for you to cycle or walk. Handy for schooling, childcare centres and only a short trip to Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, this sweet spot awaits your elbow grease for a well-deserved recondition.