366 Elsthorpe Road, Otane, Central Hawkes Bay

Calling all mini-lifestyle lovers who are looking for their very own private retreat in an awesome location on the outskirts of Otane. Set on 4297m2 (1.06 acres) and surrounded by olive trees in a picturesque setting, this one-bedroom cottage is cute and cosy - the perfect place to relax and unwind after your daily adventures. With the double garage, there is loads of storage space for when you want to lock up and leave on a travel adventure. The open plan kitchen and living space leads to a north facing verandah where you can spend hours reading a book while listening to the abundance of bird life. There is plenty of space to create your dream flower and veggie gardens or keep it low maintenance if that suits your lifestyle better. The Otane village is a few minutes away, home of the well-known Otane Sports Club, the infamous Henry's Family Pies cafe with amazing food and coffee, catch up with locals at the Otane Hotel, grab all of your daily essentials from the Otane General Store or if arts and crafts are your thing then the hugely popular Arts & Crafts Centre is the place to be. If you are after a cute lifestyle retreat, then this is for you!

Buyers $495,000+

An exceptional collaboration of stunning design, superior craftsmanship, and refined luxury, this recently completed executive-style family home built by the highly reputable "Schaw Building" is sure to exceed even the highest of purchaser expectations. Positioned within one of Central Hawke's Bay's most desirable and sought-after rural developments, the property sits upon an elevated 1.752-hectare (4.32-acre) site, offering breathtaking north-facing vistas over the picturesque Otane countryside. At its heart, a magnificent open plan living space serves as the ultimate living and entertaining hub with integration between the two outdoor entertaining areas and separate media room. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the stunning bespoke kitchen, complete with a walk-in scullery and high-end appliances including dual ovens, underfloor heating in the tiled bathrooms to the high-quality fixtures and finishes throughout. Off the central hallway are four double bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, a beautifully appointed ensuite, and direct access to the deck. A practical office space opens off the hallway, alongside the main bathroom, generous linen storage, and internal access to the double garage via the separate laundry. Outside, the landscaping is underway, with selected trees and low-maintenance plantings already in the ground. A residence only bridle path encompasses the perimeter of the development, offering a shared space for leisure and walking. Ideally located just minutes from the popular Otane village while being handy to both Waipawa and Waipukurau townships and only a 30 minute commute to Hastings and Havelock North.

By Negotiation

Lifestyle living without the huge lifestyle price tag - yes, this one is priced to sell! Offering unbeatable value for money, you not only get a 2017-built home, but a generous 6,516m2 (1.61 acres) of land in a dream location - minutes from Otane, a quick zip to Waipawa, and an easy 35 minute commute to Hastings. Charming, recently repainted two-bedroom cottage, two-bay shed, deer-fenced paddock and rainwater collection tank with UV filter. The sun-filled living opens onto a huge entertainer's deck with uninterrupted rural views - from here soak up the peace and space thanks to the private positioning towards the end of a shared driveway with friendly neighbours. This is lifestyle living made affordable - pets, ponies and all - don't wait, opportunities like this don't come up often and they don't hang around for long!

$599,999