15 Huia Street Oneroa, Waiheke Island

There are Waiheke homes that are all about the house. And then there are those where location, space and sheer practicality make the compelling case. 15 Huia Street sits firmly in the latter camp.

Set in an exceptionally handy Oneroa position, with both Oneroa and Little Oneroa beaches an easy stroll away, this is a substantial and highly functional island home with considerably more to offer than first meets the eye.

The main living level is light, open and welcoming, with generous windows drawing in the sun and leafy neighbourhood outlooks. Living, dining and kitchen spaces flow easily together, while timber-lined ceilings lend the home that unmistakably relaxed Waiheke character. A wood-burner takes care of cooler evenings, and there is plenty of room for family and friends to settle in and spread out.

Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged across two levels. One bedroom is located on the ground floor, with two further bedrooms upstairs providing welcome separation and privacy. Also on the ground level, an enclosed porch offers a particularly useful additional space, ideal as a home office, study or somewhere to shut the laptop and leave the working day behind.

And then there is everything underneath. A large, dry, lockable basement provides the kind of storage that is notoriously difficult to find on the island. Bikes, boards, fishing gear, tools, kayaks, garden equipment, suitcases and all the accumulated paraphernalia of island life can finally have somewhere to live other than inside the house.

Add a double lock-up garage, concrete driveway and excellent off-street practicality, and this becomes a property that works remarkably well, whether as a permanent home, a base for a busy family or an easy-to-use Waiheke escape.

From here, mornings can begin with a walk to the beach. Oneroa village is close at hand. And coming home means having the space to park the cars, store the toys, work from home and accommodate everyone without having to make things complicated.

For buyers who value position, space and practicality over polish, 15 Huia Street might just make a great deal of sense.

3 bedrooms | Enclosed porch | Double garage | Large dry lock-up basement | Concrete driveway | Walk to Oneroa & Little Oneroa beaches