Lot Green Cottage,, 664 Kairakau Road, Elsthorpe, Central Hawkes Bay

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!

Deadline Sale

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.

By Negotiation

Mangakuri homestead is a stunning tribute to early 1920's New Zealand architecture, crafted from the finest native timbers with certain grandeur befitting of its status as a home to Samuel (SR) Williams and his family, a descendant of J N Williams who acquired the original 21,000 acre coastal station and its some 18,000 sheep in 1876. Today this homestead sits upon 8.28 hectares (21.74 acres) STS of land and continues to be an outstanding testament to refined Hawke's Bay country living, radiating elegance through its fine craftsmanship and apparent attention to detail. The magnificent grounds with stunning north facing views up the tree studded valley, sprawling lawns, disused tennis court and impressive array of established specimen trees create a beautiful setting for hosting garden parties while the sheer size of the home, complete with original staff quarters, would accommodate the largest of families or perhaps Airbnb guests. The main house comprises of five double bedrooms (or four and a study), the master with adjoined private sunroom and dressing room, two bathrooms upstairs and down, large country style family kitchen with large walk in larder, walk through scullery and coal range that heats the radiator heaters; traditional timber panelled stairwell, formal dining room and two reception/sitting rooms while opening through French doors to a lovely north facing front terrace. An array of outbuildings exist including a double garage with workshop, and farm shedding while the land has areas of wilderness and several paddocks to graze a few house pets. Mangakuri is located 50km south of Havelock North and just over an hour from Napier airport while being less than five minutes of Mangakuri beach therefore presenting an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate for preservation to further investigate the multiplicity of uses a property of such status, authentic character and location could provide.

Buyers $900,000+