Whoever said lifestyle living was hard work can eat their hat! This exceptionally well-established property proves you really can enjoy country living without sacrificing every weekend to property maintenance. My vendors have already done the hard yards, creating a beautifully established setting where your jobs are more likely to involve a scoot around on the mower, the occasional hedge trim, and keeping an eye on a few beefies or pet lambs happily grazing for the freezer. Set on 1.035 hectares (2.55 acres), it's a place where weekends are yours to enjoy, evenings end in the spa pool, and there's plenty of room for the whole family to spread out and enjoy the lifestyle you've always imagined. Surrounded by mature hedging for great privacy, the charming family home immediately captures attention with its classic gabled roof. Inside, the generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the home, with three sets of aluminium French doors opening onto a sun-drenched terrace. Families will love the layout, with a second living area and two of the three double bedrooms tucked away upstairs for the kids, while downstairs the beautifully sunny master suite also has French doors opening outside, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. As well as a family bathroom with separate toilet, dedicated office space, separate laundry and excellent storage throughout. When winter rolls around, the freestanding wood burner keeps the home warm upstairs and down, while the wetback helps keep power bills in check, along with ceiling and wall insulation. Outside, the lifestyle infrastructure is already in place with a large enclosed implement shed, stock race and fully fenced paddocks along with two carports, a garden shed, woodshed, two concrete water tanks and septic system. Perfectly positioned just moments from town and close to the river reserve and cycleways, you'll have even more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy everything the area has to offer. If you've been looking for a lifestyle property where the hard work has already been done, this is one you'll want to see for yourself!

Buyers $955,000+

There was nothing fortuitous about the planning that has gone into this exceptional lifestyle property. Every detail has been carefully considered, brilliantly executed and designed with one thing in mind - the future. Set on 9,964m2 (2.46 acres) of land, this beautifully appointed two-bedroom cottage was built on site in 2025, while still leaving plenty of room (quite literally) to dream even bigger. Live comfortably in the cottage while you build your dream home on the platform to the front and, once complete, utilise the cottage as the ultimate side hustle - Airbnb, rental or perhaps a place for extended family or even granny. The clever planning extends well beyond the cottage itself, with a septic system designed to service two dwellings and an impressive 90,000 litres of rainwater storage already in place. The positioning of the cottage has also been carefully considered, leaving ample room for a substantial future home and shedding, perfectly orientated to capture outstanding rural views stretching across farmland to the twinkling lights of Waipukurau by night. Outside, much of the hard work has already been done. Professionally landscaped grounds, a well-planted bund of native grasses and well-fenced paddocks create a beautiful framework for country living, with more than enough room for a few pets. Perched in a superb, elevated setting, the property enjoys all-day sun, wide-open views and that wonderful feeling of being away from it all, while still being just four minutes from town and close enough to grab a proper coffee every morning. Whether you're looking to cosy down, establish your forever home, create an additional income stream with room to spread out, this is one of those properties that gives you options today and even more opportunities tomorrow.

Buyers $725,000+

Motivated vendors - this luxurious new build is priced to sell! If the home itself doesn't win you over, the sensational views certainly will. Imagine unwinding on the second-storey deck, soaking in sweeping 180-degree vistas across Central Hawke's Bay to the Ruahine Ranges beyond. Set on the highly sought-after Mangatarata Road, 44B offers an elevated 1.66ha (4.12-acre) lifestyle haven - ready now for new owners to secure and add their finishing landscaping touches. The fully self-contained lower level features a kitchenette, open-plan living opening to a private covered outdoor area, bedroom and luxurious bathroom - perfect for extended family, guests or income potential. Upstairs, access via lift or stairs leads to breathtaking views and an expansive open-plan living, dining and designer kitchen with premium appliances and a standout scullery. Two further bedrooms sit alongside a striking main bathroom and separate toilet, while the showstopping master suite delivers unforgettable views, a walk-in wardrobe, stunning ensuite and its own elevated deck. Extras include double integral garaging, office space, separate laundry, generous storage, wood burner, heat pumps and easy access to Waipukurau town centre. This is your opportunity to secure a high-spec new build without the new build wait or build stress - but you'll need to act fast. Properties like this, priced to sell, do not last!

Buyers $1,295,000+