40 Wharf Road, Riwaka, Tasman, Nelson / Tasman

Set on a 1122m2 water-front property, spanning across 130m2, this three-bedroom residence suits buyers who value practicality, sunlight and outdoor freedom set slightly away from the bustle of city life. First-home buyers, growing families, or downsizers wanting land that's easy to maintain will instantly fall in love here.

Step through the covered deck and into a living zone that feels instantly welcoming. Sofas gather naturally around the wood-burner, bringing together stories as day turns into night. Glass doors extend the area into a screened porch, creating a sheltered flow between inside and out, whatever the weather. The kitchen and dining quarters connect easily, anchored by warm yellow cabinetry that gives the space a feeling of nostalgia. The space works for any setting, functional, efficient, and everything you need it to be.

Three well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged for comfort and separation, each with generous wardrobe space and large windows drawing in steady daylight. The primary bedroom opens directly onto the screened porch: a quiet retreat that feels removed from the rest of the house in the best way. A centrally positioned tiled bathroom services the home with ease, while the separate laundry keeps the operational side of life neatly tucked away.

Outside, a generous lawn offers space for kids, pets, trampolines, veggie garden or all three at once. Beyond the property, the water's edge creates a private haven like no other. Properties this usable, with four off-street parks, don’t linger long in Motueka. Close to town, schools and coastal walks, this is a home that works now, and still has room for whatever’s next.

Get in touch with Lillie Broster-Turley to see it for yourself.