771 Taikorea Road, Glen Oroua, Manawatu

What a gem of a find on a lovely country road! Escape the ordinary and discover a lifestyle where space, privacy and sustainability come together. Located within easy reach of Palmerston North, Feilding, Linton and RNZAF Base Ohakea, this lifestyle retreat offers the chance to slow down, reconnect and truly live off the land without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Set across 2.96 acres (more or less) of established grounds, this vibrant character-filled villa has been transformed into a warm and welcoming sanctuary for modern family living. Inside, the home offers four generous bedrooms, expansive open-plan living, a spacious family bathroom and a practical separate laundry - all thoughtfully configured for effortless everyday living. The kitchen is a standout centrepiece, blending timeless country style with superb functionality. Designed as the social heart of the home, it invites everything from busy family breakfasts at the kitchen island to relaxed evenings in the dining area or in the cosy lounge. The home enjoys seamless flow to a covered outdoor living area which comes complete with a woodfire pizza oven and barbecue space, this impressive entertaining zone creates the perfect place for unforgettable gatherings with friends and family in every season. The grounds are a dream for anyone seeking a more self-reliant lifestyle. Imagine harvesting from your own established orchard with over 100 fruit and nut trees, collecting fresh eggs from the enclosed chicken coop, growing year-round produce in three tunnel houses and tending thriving vegetable gardens. Surrounded by hundreds of native plantings, the property feels peaceful, private and wonderfully connected to nature. Adding even more appeal are the practical sustainability features including four 30,000-litre water tanks and twenty solar panels, with battery storage capacity helping create an environmentally conscious lifestyle with long-term benefits. A large workshop/garage with triple roller doors provides exceptional storage for vehicles, machinery, the boat or caravan, while the attached newly refurbished self-contained studio unlocks endless possibilities. Whether you are accommodating extended family, creating a work-from-home setup, running a business or seeking additional guest space, this flexible addition is an absolute pearler of an asset. Families will also appreciate the convenience of a bus stop right at the entrance with access to excellent local schooling options, making daily life that much easier. Rarely does a property offer this level of versatility, comfort and genuine lifestyle freedom. A place where memories are made, and a fun property with so much to offer. Phone now for your private viewing or see you at my open home. Updated RV: $850,000

Buyers $795,000+

Welcome to a rare opportunity to secure your very own piece of country living, perched high on the hill and offering panoramic views of the stunning surrounding ranges. Built in 1991, this charming home boasts four good-sized bedrooms, one central bathroom and a separate second toilet located off the kitchen, and a generous 120m2 of living space - perfect for families looking for room to grow. While the home carries a slightly dated interior, it provides a solid foundation for those wanting to update and add their own personal touch. Step outside and you'll find even more to love. Set on a sprawling 1.80 acres, the property includes a three-car garage plus a dedicated workshop - ideal for tradespeople, hobbyists, or anyone needing extra space. Down in the paddock, a separate shed provides the perfect setup for rearing calves, chickens, or even starting your own hobby farm. The elevated position not only ensures privacy and space, but also delivers breathtaking views you'll never tire of. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a place to raise a family, or a project with great bones and potential, this property offers it all. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to embrace rural charm, just waiting for its next chapter.

Buyers $719,000+

Here's a beauty! Are you thinking the kids need more play space than suburbia has to offer? How about more land to raise animals and put in self-sustainable veggie gardens or orchard? Then this is the property for you! This 190m2 (approx.), four-bedroom home sitting on 1.69 acres (more or less) presents the ultimate family lifestyle living with so much to offer whether this is your first lifestyle block or if you are looking for a low maintenance lifestyle property to retire too. Warm and welcoming, the open plan living and dining space delights the senses with a combination of beautiful wooden flooring and neutrally painted walls, and the charm continues in the farmhouse-infused kitchen which features a great sized pantry and stainless steel appliances. The home is warmed by a wood burner, heat transfer to the bedrooms and a heat pump, you will be super snug during the cooler nights ahead. Storage space here is not an issue with a huge separate laundry and an additional room fitted with cabinetry out from the house also. If you have ever dreamed of having the ultimate workshop/mancave, or a place to potter around in, the property includes a fantastic shed with two enclosed bays and an insulated studio that's ready to go. There are multiple large fully fenced paddocks suitable for the pony or livestock, a great sized stable and room to establish a veggie garden where you can grow and enjoy your own produce, you can even get some chooks and enjoy free-range eggs for your Sunday brunch. Within close proximity to the beach, Sanson, Ohakea Airbase and the surrounding rural townships, and easy commute to Levin and Palmerston North. This solid family home provides a place you will love coming home too. Call me today as this property will not last long on the market.

Buyers $700,000+