Ruakaka Beach Road, Ruakaka, Northland

Life this close to Ruakākā Beach asks for a home that can handle sandy feet, visiting family, teenagers needing independence, and weekends that drift from deck to garden. Across 180m2 on an 809m2 section, this five-bedroom, home gives families a rare two-level setup with separation, sun and serious flexibility.Upstairs, the main living and dining area has an easy holiday-house warmth, with timber floors, exposed ceiling beams and wide glazing drawing in the outlook. The wood burner in the living zone adds real winter comfort, while the layout seamlessly opens out to a pergola-covered deck, giving you a natural spot for morning coffee, evening drinks or watching the weather roll across the sky. The galley kitchen keeps things practical, with the dining area close by.Accommodation is cleverly split. Upstairs includes two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC, keeping daily routines workable. Downstairs, the potential self-contained unit adds another living and dining area, equipped with a heat pump, a kitchen, three bedrooms and room for a future bathroom. This set up is ideal for extended family, older children, guests or simply giving everyone room to breathe without living on top of each other. Possible Airbnb chance here.Outside, the long driveway leads into a generous garden setting with lawn, fruit trees, established planting and six car parks. There is room here for backyard games, bikes, barbecues, garden projects and the extra vehicles and don't forget the boat and caravan that come with family life near the coast.Ruakākā keeps everyday life easy, with the beach, estuary, surf club, township shops, medical centre, pharmacy and recreation centre all within reach, plus Ruakākā School and the wider Bream Bay lifestyle close by.For families wanting coastal living with options built in, get in touch with Rodger McIntosh for a closer look. Date of Deadline sale Friday May 15th 12.00pm(or sold prior)