41 Seaview Road, Otumoetai, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Take up the baton and complete the race to the finish line with this elevated property boasting water, Matakana, and Mount views. With enormous potential upstairs and down, savvy investors, renovators and families looking to gain a foothold in this desirable Pillans Point School zoned neighbourhood are in for a treat.

Set well back on the section with a view shaft back down Bureta Road and out to sea, this exceptional repainted brick 260 sqm (approx.) residence presents scope to complete what the current owners have begun. The interior displays some of the features of yesteryear including decorative plaster mouldings and cornices while an open plan lounge showcasing wide views and lots of sunshine comprises of a log burner fireplace and ceiling fan. Ranch sliders connect to a huge wraparound alfresco deck that dominates the length of the north facing frontage. A generous dining area, also with spectacular views flanks a spacious time capsule kitchen with new black and white walk-in larder come laundry. Bullet proof Axminster carpet pays homage to the home’s bygone era and is the anchor for all three double bedrooms and a dated yet functional family bathroom is in working order but ready for some TLC too. The highlight of the insulated home is the unrealised potential in the basement with the colossal spaces presenting a range of options from additional accommodation, bathroom, and living to a complete fit out into self contained flat with separate entrance. The internal access tandem garaging has capacity for at least four more vehicles, oodles of storage, and workshop zones.

The 489 sqm (approx.) freehold section has been subdivided to provide for a driveway on the eastern boundary accessing a newly formed rear section. Tons of off street parking and huge blank canvas front lawn with room for a pool, the home is close to cafes, church, sports facilities, clinics and shops with the CBD a short commute away.