Yes, it is all about location, set on the popular Bucklands Beach Peninsula with peeps of the sea, is this sturdy 1950's brick and tile home which is on the market for the first time in fifty years - just ripe for a renovation.

The home still boasts carpets and wallpaper reminiscent of yesteryears, as well as the original kitchen and bathroom. This is a rare opportunity to roll up your sleeves and transform this ugly duckling into a swan, reaping the reward of capital gain upon completion. The home offers a spacious lounge and a bright, semi-separate, dining room, while the kitchen lends itself to being opened up to the living areas. Featuring three bedrooms, a bathroom, separate powder room and separate laundry room.

An internal staircase takes you down to the spacious basement area, featuring a garage and additional space ideally suited as a rumpus/hobby room or workshop - the possibilities are endless. The property includes generous off-street parking.

The locality is highly desirable, with excellent facilities that include great beaches, just steps away, top restaurants, sports clubs, boat ramps, reserves and the Half Moon Bay ferry service to the city or Waiheke Island.

In zone for exceptional schooling, which includes Bucklands Beach Primary (within a short walk), Bucklands Beach Intermediate and Macleans College. Don't regret that you didn't take advantage of this exceptional opportunity in such a highly sought-after location.