Tauranga, Parkvale 33 Yatton Street

Just Say Yes to Yatton

A rare treasure just seconds from the gates of the famously scenic Yatton and Pemberton Parks, this delightful three-bedroom cottage awaits character lovers to make it their happy place. Surrounded by ample outdoor space to park and play, the 100sqm (approx.) home feels larger with practical interior layout. Comfortable and homely as is, there's additional scope to remodel with plenty of potential and some surprise bonuses. Families will certainly embrace the advantages of the proximity to the neighbouring nature areas for leisurely rambles with the dog, and investors boxes are ticked with a location handy to community amenities.

Open plan living areas flow to a pleasant covered veranda where you can sit and watch the world go by. The majority of the home has been recently double-glazed and an efficient log burner heats the house so well in winter you'll be shedding layers. The quaint old-school archway leads to a modern sky-blue kitchen featuring ample cabinetry with a breakfast bar backing onto a large north facing dining area. The bedrooms are comfortably carpeted and all are well-served by a family bathroom with shower over the tub and separate toilet. The laundry is huge and suitable for adaptation with a bit of planning as it opens onto a sun-drenched north facing deck for summer barbecues and relaxing with friends. The piece de resistance if you're a hands-on tinkerer has to be the large standalone double garage - one side has extra door height for a bigger vehicle. Attached at the rear of this a multipurpose utility annexe could be a teen retreat, home office or storage area.

Fully-fenced, flat and safe, the gardens are well established with handy tool-shed and enough lawn for the kids to dribble a football and pets to join in. An easy walk to Greerton Village for all the shopping essentials or hop in the car for Fraser Cove and bigger retail outlets while school zoning is Greerton Village School, Tauranga Intermediate and the Boys' and Girls' Colleges.