348 State Highway 12, Omapere, Far North

Cottage at the water's edge

The owners of this beautifully presented beach cottage in Omapere, aimed to maintain its functionality while creating a sanctuary in tune with the surroundings. The end result is a sunny, open and spacious bach, which takes full advantage of the stunning sea view.\n\nBuilt around 1905 of Kauri, the house was originally a railway cottage in Northland before being moved to its existing site more than a quarter of a century ago.\n\nLocated only 20 metres from the sea and well back from the road, this bach offers owners the classic Kiwi beach lifestyle, only three and a half hours from Auckland by car.\n\nSet on 603sqm, the house features two bedrooms; a master and a double bedroom; open plan kitchen, living and lounge, and a bathroom. A garage has on occasion been used as an extra bedroom.\n\nWindows with wooden shutters and a large front deck looking out to sea, complete the idyllic cottage environment. In the front of the cottage is a good-sized lawn and the backyard is full of fruit trees - limes, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, plums, figs, peaches and pears.\n\nFor water enthusiasts, swimming, fishing and diving opportunities are a plenty. All necessary amenities are also close on hand, which include a cafe, convenience store and petrol station.\n\nThe property is sold with virtually everything in it aside from a few personal items. This affordable waterfront property offers the true Kiwi bach experience and a simple, tranquil lifestyle, accessible for city dwellers wanting to get away from it all.\n