Auction Thursday 9 December. Whether retirees, busy professionals, a young family, or investors, this property is a breeze to maintain and lets you enjoy all this coastal/country community has to offer.

The appealing colour combination of alabaster and charcoal (brick and tile) welcome you into the home and the neutral palette inside invites you to dress the house in warm or cool colours to suit your style. A pleasing design, the open plan living faces the north and creates the heart of the home. Sliders open out to both north and west aspects with a covered area for morning coffee or an afternoon drink. Down the hallway, two double bedrooms are separated by the family bathroom and a single bedroom or study is nearby. At the end of the hallway is a roomy master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite - the perfect retreat.

Double internal garage, with laundry, has rear access to small lawn - handy for those with pets or a play area for children or grandies.

Exercise or social, you will love this location. For those wanting exercise access to the Mangawhai Domain is at the cul-de-sac end of the street where there are all weather tennis courts, a children's playground , plenty of room to run or throw a ball for the dog.

It is an easy level stroll to the weekend markets where you can choose from a wonderful range of artisan products and enjoy a coffee or meal by the water's edge. Galleries, library, a range of retail therapy, a wonderful array of eateries as well as the Bennett's Chocolate Factory are all within walking distance or a 10 minute drive to golf, bowls, surfing, fishing, vineyards and coastal walks.

If you are looking to make life a little easier, look no further.

Rental appraisal available - $600-$640 per week.

VIEWINGS: Open homes or private or, if you are in Level 3, then please call and we can make a time to give you a personal video tour looking at any aspects in detail as you require. This works really well - don't let current borders make you hesitate - vendors keen for sale.