441A Te Moana Road, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5036, New Zealand

Far enough from the bustle but close enough not to be any hassle, this is a spick and span, low maintenance place that would suit first time buyers or folks looking to downsize in the leafy lanes of Waikanae, ideally located between the village shops, cafes, boutique-cinema, and train station just 700 metres away, with the beach a brisk 5-minute drive in the other direction.

This attached townhouse is a two-bedroom brick-built home, with a fully fenced lawn and additional parking to the front, and a single garage. Inside and out, you can see everything has been cared for. We get to the large lounge and dining room through a sturdy wooden door with a screen – keeping out the bugs but letting in the breeze to cool things down when the sun’s blazing through the windows on the west side. Next to that is the immaculate kitchen – the window looks out onto the front garden. Just off the kitchen, there’s a laundry with an extra loo and a west-facing sunroom that opens out onto the patio.

Along the hallway, there’s a family bathroom, the toilet is separate from the bathroom. There are two bedrooms, the main room is really large and a large west-facing window to let in all that afternoon sun whilst the second bedroom is double size.

So whether you’re starting up or settling down, this home can suit all types of folks. It’s in a great location in the heart of one of the Kapiti Coasts’ most charming areas and has been really well looked after. It’s a rare combination of a low-maintenance, high-opportunity home – it’s just great ‘as is but could be easily molded into a style all your own.