95A Renown Road, Raumati South, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand

Located on the west side of the street, just 300 metres from the beach, at the midpoint between the village centres of Raumati Beach and Raumati South. It’s a great spot, and this hidden treasure sits atop a sandbank on a private rear section. This three-bedroomed home makes the most of the land contours, with its elevated western side relishing in a verandah that stretches the entire length of the house, and boasting huge storage below thanks to the clever way it’s been built into the sandbank.

Set back off the road at the end of a long private driveway, the plot, the gardens, the house, and the galley kitchen all follow a north-to-south format, so that the lounge and two of the bedrooms face westward, taking in great views of the native trees and bush that stretch away in all directions. The master bedroom is welcomingly large, with a great ensuite and large walk-in robe – not something you see that often in a home of this size. Completing this ideal itinerary are two other bedrooms, each with built-in robes, a family bathroom with a separate loo, a cosy open-plan living/dining room with a wood burner, and doors to the verandah, connected to the upgraded galley kitchen and adjacent laundry.

The multi-level garden and lawns are huge too, giving plenty of room for veggies, play areas for kids and pets, or outdoor entertaining, all secluded and secure. With the beach a stroll away, the park around the corner, schools, college, and two villages close by with shops, cafes, and restaurants mere minutes in either direction, this really is a West Side story that could have a happy ending for you.

Though it’s a simple layout, this home has everything that first-timers, investors, or city weekenders could wish for, in the heart of Raumati on the Kapiti Coast, with some rare and special features.