664A Swamp Road, Puketapu, Napier

Welcome to 'Top View,' a 6-hectare (15-acre) elevated property located in the highly sought-after Puketapu area. Situated near the hill's summit, this property features a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house built in the 1990s. The house emphasizes open-plan living and boasts ample windows to flood the interior with natural light and capture breathtaking panoramic views. Step onto the front deck, which offers an incredible vantage point to soak in the mesmerizing rural landscapes, observe active birdlife, and appreciate the vibrant garden. Meanwhile, the back deck serves as an excellent outdoor entertainment space, thoughtfully sheltered for year-round enjoyment. The well-maintained garden creates a serene atmosphere and serves as a sanctuary for a variety of bird species. The 6-hectare (15-acre) property is divided into six well-fenced paddocks, all of which have recently received maintenance to ensure they are in excellent condition. A multispecie loading out complex is in place to handle livestock. Water troughs are conveniently located in each paddock, sourced from a tank situated atop the hill. The property's elevation ensures it remains unaffected by recent weather events, and the driveway has been recently limed and compacted as needed. Additional amenities include a spacious 2.5-car garage, providing ample storage options, and a generous turning bay for easy access. Puketapu is a highly desirable area, offering the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Taradale and 20 minutes from Napier. Puketapu School is well-regarded, and 'The Puketapu' pub, along with the local store, provide all the essential amenities you need. Puketapu is a close-knit and friendly community where neighbors look out for one another. 'Top View' presents an opportunity to embrace a serene rural lifestyle while staying connected to nearby towns. With its open living concept, well-maintained outdoor spaces, and stunning natural vistas, this property promises a unique and fulfilling living experience.

Deadline Sale

Nestled into the base of the prestigious and family friendly 39 Degrees South Country Estates sits a substantial architecturally designed homestead on an 8000sqm section with a 12m inground pool, and all just 9 years young. This home presents an opportunity to inspire the astute buyer or savvy investor. With Category 1 zoning it is ready for re-establishment following Cyclone Gabrielle. Designed by award-winning architect Simon Clarkson and built by reputable builder Robert Lang, the vision for "Ruahine" was for a homestead that fit into the landscape as if it had been there for 100 years. An entertainer's dream, the home is designed with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, boasting several indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, as well as LouvreTec roofing, a Warmington Outdoor fireplace with built-in pizza oven and Sunshade clear screens enclosing the main deck into yet another warm entertaining space. Barn style sliding doors featured throughout the home, as well as built-in window seats, a sprawling kitchen and scullery area. The grounds with established trees frame the landscape making it a truly special space. Here is a unique opportunity to re-establish this home to its former glory and realise your lifestyle dreams. Rebuild estimate available upon request. hawkesbaylifestyle.com

By Negotiation

An amazingly tranquil piece of nature's paradise offering total serenity and complete privacy in the heart of Puketapu. You will need some imagination and potentially an architect, but if you have vision, then this canvas could become your life's masterpiece. The building structures over-all seem sound, the main house is currently configured as two stand-alone wings which provide a functioning kitchen, bedrooms, and interesting living spaces. A large deck extends into the heart of mature trees, shrubs, and citrus, the very spot to contemplate life with an early evening Pinot noir! A massive carport structure is a more recent addition along with several small outbuildings providing wood storage, implement housing etc. The prime 1.37 hectares (more or less) of mature plantings and pasture will become your labour of love, an elevated site with picturesque views towards Cape Kidnappers and Te Mata Peak capturing an ever-changing landscape. After many years of treasured ownership, it's time to allow new custodians an opportunity to deliver their own version of perfection, safely guarded by the value of this desirable address. We genuinely believe interest will be high due to the calibre of the land alone, and the fact that this holding is not a 'put your feet up and stare at your neighbour's fence proposition'. It's a one-off, rare offering with a myriad of possibilities. Would you expand, develop, demolish, or simply enjoy an enviable, desirable lifestyle? That question is yours to ponder.

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