No need to sacrifice your weekends for home DIY since hanging out with a hot coffee to savour water views and the glorious Bay of Plenty sunrises is the likely pastime here. With the hard work recently completed, this thoughtfully conceived and lovingly transformed deep navy-blue 1950s bungalow still displays some of the best elements of the era. For first home buyers, professional couples and young families this superbly presented three bedroom home delivers peace of mind, ample entertaining spaces and a low maintenance lifestyle.

Featuring glowing polished Rimu floors, original timber joinery and a stylish neutral colour scheme, there are two smart living areas to choose from for socialising with family and friends. A front reception area and family sitting room flows onto a fully fenced deck with steps to private manicured lawns for parties, barbecues and playtimes. The uber-cool designer kitchen rocks a contemporary yet classic vibe with stainless-steel appliances, dove-grey cabinetry and distinctive marbled styled counter tops. Open to the spacious lounge and dining areas, all is kept nice and cozy with a log-burner and heat pump. Three bedrooms are well served by the tiled and re-styled nautical-stye bathroom with lime-wash vanity and new shower fitting over bathtub. Out front there’s plenty of off-street parking and a basement garage has tons of storage too. Fully fenced and gated, the freehold 361 sqm (approx) gardens include raised vege beds and a sunny north-facing deck at the rear for extra al fresco use.

Nearby Yatton Park’s magnificent natural beauty and marshland walkways offer the ideal venue for a run with the dog and Fraser Cove retail precinct is handy - home to Countdown, the Warehouse, a range of eateries, and more. Schools and childcare centres are within walking distance with bus and car commuter routes handy too. This coastal gem with lashings of sparkle on land and sea is a rare find that is sure to get the salute from your crew.