65 Wharfe Street, Oamaru, Waitaki, Otago

When you've been waiting for a home that feels generous from the outset, this one lands well. Set on a prominent 1012m² corner section in Oamaru, this four-bedroom home gives you the kind of day-to-day liveability that is instantly felt - a 140m² layout, a proper yard, a detached garage, and a setting that makes the harbour side of town part of the picture.

A separate lounge opens straight out to the paved courtyard and lawn, with a heat pump for year-round comfort, while the kitchen and dining area is big, bright and genuinely functional, with long benches, excellent storage, a wood burner, and room to gather properly rather than perch. From weekday breakfasts to winter dinners, this part of the home earns its keep.

Accommodation is well handled, with four bedrooms giving you flexibility for family life, guests, hobbies or working from home. The main bedroom is particularly appealing, with generous proportions and an adjoining sun room that feels made for a coffee, a good book, or simply following the light through the day. A tidy bathroom, separate WC, and long hallway layout keep the practical side of life running smoothly.

Outside, the grounds are a real strength. The lawn has room for kids, pets and weekend cricket, while established hedging, raised planter boxes, a gravel entertaining area, garden beds and sunny paved zones give the section shape and purpose. The gated driveway leads to a detached single garage with extra room to tinker, store gear, or set up the laundry zone as it is now.

Wharfe Street puts you in a well-connected part of Oamaru, with the harbour precinct and waterfront nearby, Harbourside Gardens on Humber Street, and Thames Street’s shops, services and the library within easy reach. Fenwick School is on South Hill close to Oamaru’s central and historic areas, and St Kevin’s College is also in Oamaru, giving you solid everyday options locally.

Call Kirsten Ewing to find out about the next open home or to set up a private viewing.