11/410 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand

Imagine waking up to see the South Island every morning, popping down to the cafe that’s just metres away to buy a freshly-brewed coffee, then drinking it on the shoreline as you watch the first of the day’s Cook Strait ferry crossings. If you want a carefree south coast lifestyle with spectacular views, this is the townhouse to beat. Features include:

– Three double-bedrooms, two of which open to decks with panoramic sea views that sweep from Pencarrow across Cook Strait toward the South Island: breathtaking by day and a stargazing feast by night

– Two bathrooms, including ensuite for the master, with its high chapel ceiling and rough-sawn timber walls, as well as a separate toilet

– Choice of living areas, from the open-plan kitchen and family/dining space that opens to a large, private deck for al fresco bliss, to a formal lounge with indoor-outdoor flow to a covered seaward deck

– Double-glazed for thermal and acoustic insulation, so you can be warm and cosy even when a southerly storm rages

– Recently recladded with PVC and a cavity system for peace of mind

– Drive-on to internal garage for secure parking and amazing storage for bikes, kayaks and whatever else you need to explore the recreational splendour of the south coast

– On the bus route, elevated for great views, and located close to a popular cafe, near a reserve and across the road from the shoreline, so the best of all worlds for busy families

This lock up-and-leave, low-maintenance sensation is perfect for frequent travellers who want to live handy to the airport and professionals who want to experience the south coast at its best and just a short, easy commute from the city.