Birdsong ringing from the pohutukawa trees behind; waves lapping on the beach across the road - and the only people around; those sharing the idyllic seclusion of this hidden gem.
Where? Ohiwa Beach.
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Or, to narrow it down for anyone not in the know – a secluded coastal pocket within Bay of Plenty.
If searching for a lifestyle escape – far from the rat race, back to nature, and a chance to live at one with nature; enjoying income to support the lifestyle – this is the place to do it.
Ohiwa Beach Apartment Motel stands alone on this special oceanfront corner. It's a short ribbon hugging the Bay of Plenty coastline between Ohope and Opotiki. A beachfront peninsula flanked by estuary inlets – Waiotahe River on one side and Ohiwa Harbour on the other. Home to few, it's a cherished sanctuary - secluded, tucked in a world of its own, off main-highway routes; yet handy to Opotiki, Ohope and Whakatane.
Recreation, leisure and soul-soothing relaxation headlines the lifestyle here – safe swimming across the road at Bryans beach, surfcasting along the coast; boating and kayaking in Ohiwa Harbour, walking in the regional park and nature paths around this area. Motu's cycle trail is nearby. There is hunting in the Ureweras. It's a back-to-nature lifestyle, with an amazing amount of recreational activity on the doorstep.
Which makes this an extraordinary opportunity. A home and business all in one. Nestled into the hillside, draped by pohutukawa – brilliant with their crimson mantel at this time of the year – this boutique motel provides a unique stay for guests.
The complex includes three luxury studio apartments, two one-bedroom units and a two-bedroom suite. All are fully furnished – some with new fittings – right down to appliances, TVs, linen and cutlery. All face the ocean and enjoy outdoor flow to decks and balcony corners – personal views and personal spaces. Sitting on top of it all – boasting elevated scenery and a grandstand balcony – the owner/manager's home provides inviting living with three bedrooms and spacious, sunny living area.
This property captured Snow Williams attention the moment he drove around the corner and saw it. Even as Bayleys' country specialist and Tauranga based, Snow had to admit, he was unaware this hidden gem even existed.
" It's not somewhere you just pass through on the way between Whakatane and Opotiki. This is a destination.
" What's so great about this is the business lifestyle it offers. The people you meet are always happy. They're on holiday. It's such a beautiful spot."
Knowing someone who stayed at this motel for a couple of days during a tiki tour around the area, Snow says of all the places they stayed, this stood out as the best.
He believes big-city dwellers will be bowled over by this opportunity. It's walk in. Everything in place – every unit, finished with a natural elegance befitting a beach lifestyle; and an impressive chattels' list to boot. In short, an impressive property and business opportunity – tucked alone in an undiscovered spot. Until now!
To find out more about listing contact agent:
Snow Williams
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
Mobile: +64 27 275 5500
Office: +64 7 571 4662
snow.williams@bayleys.co.nz