If your idea of the good life includes an awesome family home, over 5ha of land, a serious shed and views that will quite literally stop you in your tracks, then this 5.86 hectare (14.48 acre) lifestyle property deserves your attention. Set in one of Central Hawke's Bay's most sought-after lifestyle locations, the four-bedroom home is positioned to the north, soaking up the sun while taking in the most spectacular views across the tree-studded river reserve, rolling farmland, the twinkling lights of Waipawa and the snow-capped Ruahine Ranges beyond. The property is perfectly set up for families wanting a true lifestyle experience, with a huge workshop/shed, four paddocks for stock and horses, a small dam, stock yards, and around 2,500 pine/gum trees to keep the firewood pile well stocked for years to come. There’s plenty here to keep the kids busy outdoors rather than inside glued to screens! The unique four bedroom family home offers space in all the right places with two living spaces, modernised kitchen with adjustable height benches, a sunny conservatory opening to an outdoor entertaining area, two bathrooms, utility room, and generously sized bedrooms - two upstairs and two down. All this, yet you're still only 3km from Waipukurau's main street, with the river reserve, limestone walking and cycling trails and the Gumtree Mountain Bike Park almost on your doorstep. Lifestyle properties offering this amount of land, this close to town and with views like these are few and far between. Best be in quick for this one!

Buyers $965,000+

Some lifestyle properties tick the boxes. This one raises the bar. Set on 4.19 hectares (10.35 acres) of premium land in one of Waipukurau's most prestigious lifestyle enclaves, it sets the benchmark for lifestyle living. Beautifully established and finished to an exceptional standard, this executive-style Platinum Home has been brilliantly designed with family living at its heart. Sun-filled formal and family living spaces wrap around the eastern and northern aspects, flowing seamlessly to an expansive outdoor entertaining area with a covered portico to extend the living even further, creating an all-season setting for entertaining. The bedrooms are generous, with four double bedrooms including a private master retreat, complete with a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite and door to the terrace. A dedicated office keeps everyday life neatly contained, while the beautifully appointed family bathroom, separate toilet, and separate laundry deliver practicality with beautiful aesthetics. Winter warmth and efficiency have been prioritised, with double glazing, full insulation, a wood burner, a heat transfer system, HRV, and a wetback hot water cylinder. Outside, the infrastructure is well matched to the lifestyle on offer. The 10.35 acres of premium land so close to town is a rare offering in itself, complemented by a three-bay implement shed (one bay enclosed) with its own water tank servicing stock troughs, while two large tanks supply the home. In the lower corner, there is also scope to create a beautiful wetland area, further enhancing an already exceptional setting. One of the property's most outstanding features is its elevated position, capturing views across the Waipukurau Racecourse and township. With the land directly in front forming part of the property, these spectacular views are protected and cannot be built out, providing a rare sense of space, privacy and permanence that is seldom available. Properties of this calibre, on land of this size and in such a tightly held location, are difficult to find. Premium living with a standout Waipukurau address - don't let this one pass you by.

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Whoever said lifestyle living was hard work can eat their hat! This exceptionally well-established property proves you really can enjoy country living without sacrificing every weekend to property maintenance. My vendors have already done the hard yards, creating a beautifully established setting where your jobs are more likely to involve a scoot around on the mower, the occasional hedge trim, and keeping an eye on a few beefies or pet lambs happily grazing for the freezer. Set on 1.035 hectares (2.55 acres), it's a place where weekends are yours to enjoy, evenings end in the spa pool, and there's plenty of room for the whole family to spread out and enjoy the lifestyle you've always imagined. Surrounded by mature hedging for great privacy, the charming family home immediately captures attention with its classic gabled roof. Inside, the generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the home, with three sets of aluminium French doors opening onto a sun-drenched terrace. Families will love the layout, with a second living area and two of the three double bedrooms tucked away upstairs for the kids, while downstairs the beautifully sunny master suite also has French doors opening outside, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. As well as a family bathroom with separate toilet, dedicated office space, separate laundry and excellent storage throughout. When winter rolls around, the freestanding wood burner keeps the home warm upstairs and down, while the wetback helps keep power bills in check, along with ceiling and wall insulation. Outside, the lifestyle infrastructure is already in place with a large enclosed implement shed, stock race and fully fenced paddocks along with two carports, a garden shed, woodshed, two concrete water tanks and septic system. Perfectly positioned just moments from town and close to the river reserve and cycleways, you'll have even more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy everything the area has to offer. If you've been looking for a lifestyle property where the hard work has already been done, this is one you'll want to see for yourself!

Buyers $955,000+