70A Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand

All the ingredients are here to make a marvellous home or create an outstanding investment: a great location and solid ‘bones’ on a private, low-maintenance plot.

Just one minute from the beach and two minutes to the shops and cafes in Paraparaumu Beach, this 80s brick and tile classic is a three-bedroomed opportunity, whether this is your first, latest, or next home. The solid materials and simple construction of the house make it an easy-to-keep, easy-to-improve place.

Throughout the home, you’ll find plenty of original features, like Rimu doors and frames, and screens on all the windows and exterior entrances so you can stay cool and bug-free. The kitchen is simple and functional, while the family bathroom with shower cubicle, bath, and toilet, features the original fixtures and fittings. The open plan dining area and lounge are open and bright with sliding patio doors, while through the hallway there’s plenty of storage, a DVS system, and internal access to the garage and rear garden beyond.

There’s a large double bedroom with built-in double wardrobes and a further two single bedrooms. The third could easily be a work-at-home study or office.

The standalone, low-maintenance plot is fully fenced and surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, giving it a secure, secretive feel. The rear garden and decking are west-facing, so you’ll get plenty of sunshine, too.

It’s a simple place in a sought-after location: a blank canvas with lots of potential. It’s a rare opportunity just waiting to be transformed.