If your idea of the good life includes an awesome family home, over 5ha of land, a serious shed and views that will quite literally stop you in your tracks, then this 5.86 hectare (14.48 acre) lifestyle property deserves your attention. Set in one of Central Hawke's Bay's most sought-after lifestyle locations, the four-bedroom home is positioned to the north, soaking up the sun while taking in the most spectacular views across the tree-studded river reserve, rolling farmland, the twinkling lights of Waipawa and the snow-capped Ruahine Ranges beyond. The property is perfectly set up for families wanting a true lifestyle experience, with a huge workshop/shed, four paddocks for stock and horses, a small dam, stock yards, and around 2,500 pine/gum trees to keep the firewood pile well stocked for years to come. There’s plenty here to keep the kids busy outdoors rather than inside glued to screens! The unique four bedroom family home offers space in all the right places with two living spaces, modernised kitchen with adjustable height benches, a sunny conservatory opening to an outdoor entertaining area, two bathrooms, utility room, and generously sized bedrooms - two upstairs and two down. All this, yet you're still only 3km from Waipukurau's main street, with the river reserve, limestone walking and cycling trails and the Gumtree Mountain Bike Park almost on your doorstep. Lifestyle properties offering this amount of land, this close to town and with views like these are few and far between. Best be in quick for this one!

Buyers $965,000+

If you could combine calm lifestyle, location, income and sustainability, would that be your slice of heaven? This is a truly restful retreat in a stunning part of the world - on the river and minutes from the popular Kairakau beach. So thoughtfully curated to ensure you live a self sustainable, off grid good life with great potential for income generation from the land or the coffee cart, or as a holiday retreat when the summer sun shines on us. The two bedroom modern, warm home is compact and clever, no wasted space but welcoming and stylish. The walk to ‘work’ from there is simple, with 3.14 hectares you can run a few sheep, fatten some cattle and grow until your hearts content. There is a large carport alongside the house, a separate container and shed, a potting shed and over 60sqm of vegetable gardens, an abundance of berries, fruit trees and citrus. There is great water supply with a bore, tank at the house and irrigation throughout the garden. The owners are also very negotiable to leaving a lot of tools, equipment, quad bikes and gear. There is great internet, solar and gas for off grid necessities, shedding, thousands of natives and space to keep on developing. As one couples dream changes, this could be your permanent retreat from the world or holiday base camp. Let your imagination run wild.

Deadline Sale 28 August 2026

Some lifestyle properties tick the boxes. This one raises the bar. Set on 4.19 hectares (10.35 acres) of premium land in one of Waipukurau's most prestigious lifestyle enclaves, it sets the benchmark for lifestyle living. Beautifully established and finished to an exceptional standard, this executive-style Platinum Home has been brilliantly designed with family living at its heart. Sun-filled formal and family living spaces wrap around the eastern and northern aspects, flowing seamlessly to an expansive outdoor entertaining area with a covered portico to extend the living even further, creating an all-season setting for entertaining. The bedrooms are generous, with four double bedrooms including a private master retreat, complete with a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite and door to the terrace. A dedicated office keeps everyday life neatly contained, while the beautifully appointed family bathroom, separate toilet, and separate laundry deliver practicality with beautiful aesthetics. Winter warmth and efficiency have been prioritised, with double glazing, full insulation, a wood burner, a heat transfer system, HRV, and a wetback hot water cylinder. Outside, the infrastructure is well matched to the lifestyle on offer. The 10.35 acres of premium land so close to town is a rare offering in itself, complemented by a three-bay implement shed (one bay enclosed) with its own water tank servicing stock troughs, while two large tanks supply the home. In the lower corner, there is also scope to create a beautiful wetland area, further enhancing an already exceptional setting. One of the property's most outstanding features is its elevated position, capturing views across the Waipukurau Racecourse and township. With the land directly in front forming part of the property, these spectacular views are protected and cannot be built out, providing a rare sense of space, privacy and permanence that is seldom available. Properties of this calibre, on land of this size and in such a tightly held location, are difficult to find. Premium living with a standout Waipukurau address - don't let this one pass you by.

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