162 Wellington Road, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5034, New Zealand

Relaxed and informal. Visualising what you could do with this unique opportunity is virtually child’s play.

Once home to Te Rawhiti Kindy, it offers a blank canvas for almost anything – from creating a fabulous family home in what could be a verdant 809sqm* setting just minutes from the beach to running a business (subject to resource consent), working from home, hosting guests or accommodating extended family.

Yes, it needs some TLC but the fundamentals are all here, from the original hardwood floors and flexible layout to the east-west aspect and private indoor-outdoor flow to a choice of decks.

With two living areas and options for three-to-four bedrooms, you’ll love the main bedroom with its own lounge, kitchenette and deck; everyone can have their own space.

There’s also the framework for a fantastic garden front and back, with plenty of room for kids to play and you to grow your own vegetables. An oversized garage/workshop provides space for all your hobbies here, with additional basement storage.

This singular home is set back from the street in sheltered, leafy surroundings where only birdsong interrupts the tranquility of being so close to QE Park’s walkways and cycle trails.

It’s rare to find a home in Paekakariki that’s as rustic, rambling and rife with as many possibilities to explore as this incredibly versatile beachside retreat.