A dual level home with subtropical garden and outdoor living, one block from Mount Maunganui beach.

Live privately on the corner of two of Mount Maunganui's favourite residential streets, opposite an established apartment resort complex and a short stroll from a popular Marine Parade cafe.

Relaxing in the shade of a Pohutukawa in the enclosed sub tropical garden of your central Mount Maunganui home is just one option when you live a block back from the beach and the local Tay Street Cafe.

Pleasantly close to most Mount attractions - shops, restaurants, Main Beach and Mauao itself - but far enough away for a sense of beach peace.

Not only do you have privacy but plenty of boat or camper parking on one side of the garden, direct access to your double garage around the corner and a gate beside the front door to a concealed patio which extends via paths around the utility side of the house.

Built 17 years ago and sensitively upgraded for efficiency and a light bright atmosphere this is a home that will serve you for permanent or holiday use due to flexible layout. The master suite and open plan living is above, wrapped by deck, with an ocean peep out to Motiti Island. The master suite has its own compact deck, two big wardrobes and ensuite bathroom with both shower and bath.

There's plenty of storage and even an office nook off the landing of the sky lit staircase.

Below, off the foyer, you have separate accommodation with bathroom, large double bedroom and a bed sitting room/lounge with kitchenette space and its own courtyard. This area can be locked off as an independent space for a family member or guest suite.

It is all very low maintenance, gives you the advantage of both a bit of lawn and a separate courtyard, and frees you to enjoy your haven in the middle of everything.

This central yet relatively quiet part of Mount Maung