57 The StrandOnetangi, Auckland 1081, New Zealand

Feel the gentle sea breeze on your face from this north facing property as you look up and down the entire length of Onetangi beach from this spic and span, low maintenance seaside home. With its lofty position and panoramic views across the gulf to the Coromandel, the Barrier islands, and the Whangaparoa peninsula, the glorious golden beach is but a few steps away from this elevated two bedroom house. Recently renovated, new carpets and a new kitchen with stone bench top mean the new owner can simply move in and enjoy everything this peaceful beachside neighbourhood has to offer. The open-plan living area on the main floor flows out easily to front and side decks, ready for summer barbecues and outdoor entertaining. Light and airy white painted wooden ceilings and walls are complemented by muted colours throughout, allowing the new owner to put their own stamp on the living space with a pop of colour, if they wish.

Up a spiral staircase are two large bedrooms with huge cathedral ceilings and magnificent sea views. From the master it seems like you could almost throw your fishing rod out of the window and catch a snapper. They are private too, elevated so high off the road frontage that you can barely see it over the hedge down below. The bathroom is also a generous size. Under the house there’s heaps of useful space, including a lockable tool shed, a covered deck – the perfect place for a spa – and an extra fully carpeted versatile space. A further large, lockable storage shed is the size of a small garage and would be good for housing a small boat or bikes.

There’s further covered storage space for the kayaks. And the outdoor gas shower means mid-winter dippers can warm up in no time. A little flagstone path leads to this useful semi-enclosed facility, which, despite its privacy under the house, also has sea views. With parking for four cars, this is a premium lock-up-and-leave opportunity.