13 Netherton Road, Elsthorpe, Central Hawkes Bay

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.

$699,000

If you've been dreaming of giving your kids a classic country upbringing - space to play, dirt to dig, trees to climb, animals to love and no screens to be seen - all while keeping things nicely on budget, this is the lifestyle you've been waiting for! Here we have 1.46 ha of glorious, family-friendly freedom - the perfect entry-level lifestyle block set on two titles (1.35ha and 1,011m2). It's big enough to live the lifestyle dream, yet manageable for busy families juggling sport, after-school activities and weekend day trips to nearby Kairakau Beach. Inside, the four-bedroom 1950s-style family home is warm, welcoming and wonderfully practical including two living spaces, heated by a free-standing wood burner with wetback - keeping you cosy through winter and those hot-water bills at bay. From here, French doors open to the sun-soaked north-facing deck, your new go-to spot for morning coffee or evening BBQs. Four bedrooms ensure everyone has their own space, while the main bathroom keeps things simple with a shower, vanity and toilet. Tucked well back from the road down a tree-lined driveway and surrounded by established grounds, the property enjoys a peaceful, picturesque setting - all while being an easy bike ride to the local rural primary school, with convenient high school bus links to Havelock North, and just 14 minutes to Kairakau Beach, 22 minutes to Waipawa and 34 minutes to Havelock North. Entry-level lifestyle living starts right here!

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This walk in ready, family inspired lifestyler offers a calibre of rural living dreams are made of. Built in 2023 by the trusted Hawke's Bay Homes team, lifestyle living with peace of mind doesn't come much easier than this. Nestled on just over an acre (4302m2) of land with sweeping, unobstructed views over surrounding farmland while being beautifully positioned to take full advantage of the all-day sun. The contemporary, open plan living space sits to the heart of the home inviting connectivity through large bi-folding doors to the entertainer's deck positioned on two sides. Conversations flow around the central island bench of the designer kitchen with its stunning metallic finishes, while setting the tone for no fuss everyday living in a high-quality setting. Family functionality is at its core, with four bedrooms, the master with luxuriously appointed ensuite and access to its own deck (think the perfect spot for your spa pool), home office, family bathroom and separate laundry. Well heated and energy efficient in winter with full insulation, heat pump, free standing wood burner and a heat pump hot water system. Outside, the dream continues with garden shed, boxed vegetable beds, large lawn areas for play framed by the attractive post-and-rail fencing to the front. Situated just minutes from the rural settlement of Elsthorpe with renowned primary school while being within 30 minutes' drive up the picturesque Tukituki Valley of the popular village of Havelock North with its boutique shops, cafes, world class vineyards and town amenities. Land, location and lifestyle in one enviable package - this is not one to be missed.

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