561 Maraetotara Road, Maraetotara, Hastings

Set within the rolling countryside of the Maraetotara Valley, this 7.5-hectare property is a rare chance to secure a genuine slice of rural New Zealand with room to breathe, and room to dream. From the paddocks, gaze across to the regionally significant Maraetotara Stream, meandering along the north-eastern boundary - a peaceful, ever-present backdrop to daily life here. The land itself has been thoughtfully subdivided with electric reticulation and is well served by a 4-bay shed with attached 2-bay workshop, a chook house and a small glasshouse. Everything you need is here to get stuck into hobby farming, gardening or simply making the most of the space. Closer to the house, a ha-ha lawn creates the sense of standing right within the view, with nothing between you and the rolling hills beyond. All-day sun and clear, starlit country skies complete the picture - the kind of setting where you notice the seasons turn, and watch the trees leaf out each spring. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home has genuine character with vaulted timber ceilings, a generous living space and large windows that draw the landscape inside. Step outside and the living room and kitchen flow easily onto extensive decking, with a covered deck offering space to relax or entertain and well suited to long summer barbecues or simply making the most of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The home is ready for some TLC, and that's exactly where the opportunity lies: with a little vision and some elbow grease, there's real scope to breathe new life into this home while keeping what makes it special. This is a property for someone who can see past the surface and appreciate the potential. Bring your ideas, your energy and your country-living dreams - and make this Maraetotara property your own. Deadline Sale 21 October 4:00PM (unless sold prior)

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Set on approximately 5 ha (12.4 acres), 2524 State Highway 2 is a property that gives you plenty of room to spread out and take advantage of the infrastructure and versatility on offer, making the most of country living. The land is subdivided into manageable paddocks, making it suited to horses, sheep, or other livestock. Around the home, the gardens are established with mature trees, native plantings and an extensive raised vegetable garden with built in irrigation, giving you the opportunity to grow plenty of your own produce, complementing this is the small orchard of fruit trees. At the heart of the home is a large open plan living area designed with family life and entertaining in mind. The kitchen is particularly well appointed. Built with catering to a large audience in mind, it’s complete with concrete benchtops, a central island, two sinks and a walk in pantry. A perfect space for entertaining family and friends. The dining area opens through bi fold doors to the patio and deck, creating an easy connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The substantial deck wraps around much of the home and includes an inbuilt bath, providing a great place to relax and enjoy the gardens. The master bedroom is generous in size with a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and direct access to the deck. Two further bedrooms provide plenty of space and storage, with one also featuring a walk in wardrobe. A well sized family bathroom and separate toilet complete the main accommodation. There is plenty of additional space for work, hobbies and guests. A separate room currently used as a gym sits alongside the large laundry, while the fully self contained studio provides a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. This is ideal for extended family, guests, teenagers or potentially as an Airbnb. For summer enjoyment, the heated in ground swimming pool will be a real hit with the family and provides another great space for entertaining. The shedding and farm infrastructure are equally impressive. There is a double garage with attached workshop and three phase power, along with a small wool shed with pens and a shearing plant. A three bay implement shed includes a high stud bay suitable for caravan storage. There is also a substantial chook house and run, garden sheds and a potting shed. Sheep yards and loadout ramps complete the practical side of the property. For those looking for more than just a home, this is a genuine lifestyle property with the space, facilities and flexibility to enjoy country living your way.

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Beautifully established, it is time for a new family to enjoy this fabulous lifestyle on Kahuranaki Road. With a new RV now set and the vendors genuinely motivated to sell, this is your chance to secure exceptional value in a tightly-held area. The spacious mediterranean style home is superbly designed for outdoor flow and alfresco living. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure an excellent lifestyle at a new, more accessible price-curated and superbly maintained, and ready for its next owner. Genuine interest won't last long at this level; call today to arrange your viewing.

$1,195,000