30 Pourerere Road, Waipawa, Central Hawkes Bay

Some homes need a second viewing. This one will have you sold on the spot. Tucked towards the end of a private driveway, wrapped in beautifully established gardens on a 7,526m2 (1.85 acre) site gazing east across a spectacular rural landscape, this is luxury lifestyle living done exceptionally well. Beautifully designed and crafted to make the absolute most of its surroundings - peaceful, private and polished to perfection. The stunning, light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is the heart and soul of the home and is designed to be enjoyed, with a fabulous walk-in pantry, quality appointments and a seamless flow straight out to the covered entertaining area. And then there's the master suite. More retreat than bedroom, sliders spill onto the patio where the included spa pool awaits, while a walk-through wardrobe and stunning ensuite add a little everyday luxury. Two further double bedrooms, both with wardrobes, are complemented by a beautifully appointed family bathroom with stunning walk in tiled shower, while a clever office nook gives you somewhere to get the work done without sacrificing a bedroom. But what really makes this home stand out are all those little details you don't fully appreciate until you have them. Electric hallway blinds, attic storage, stunning tiling, polished concrete and plush carpet, quality fixtures and fittings, free standing Masport fire, heat pump, heat transfer and an energy-efficient heat-pump hot water system - everything has been considered, right down to every last finishing touch. Outside is every bit as impressive. The fully fenced grounds are beautifully planted, there's a large storage shed with roller door in additional to the double integral garage with a woodshed tucked neatly away behind it, and two 30,000-litre rainwater tanks with Puretec filtration system. But perhaps some of its best features aren't ones you can measure. It's the peace. The privacy. The simply outstanding rural views. It's morning sun spilling across the landscape, evenings spent soaking in the spa, and the feeling of turning into your own private, luxurious pocket of the world and leaving everything else somewhere behind you. Simply sensational.

By Negotiation

Every now and then, a property of unique character and a sprinkle of magic comes to the market. Hidden beyond a stunning tree-lined driveway, its secrets are only revealed at the very end. Built in 1987 and perfectly positioned to take advantage of its elevated setting, this striking two-storey home sits high among magnificent, mature trees - truly reminiscent of a treehouse in the forest canopy. Upstairs, the separate kitchen, formal dining, and spacious living areas flow seamlessly onto a wraparound verandah, where you can sit among the treetops, listen to birdsong, and soak in the sweeping views beyond the property. Downstairs, a second living area with a heat pump opens via ranch slider to a ground-level deck - ideal for teenagers, guests, or extended family. The home offers four bedrooms (three doubles and one single), including a master with ensuite, and an office provides work-from-home flexibility. Nestled upon 1.36 hectares (3.36 acres), it occupies a world entirely its own where expansive lawns under the tree canopy create a park-like setting for children and pets to explore. A large pony paddock sits alongside a smaller paddock with established fruit trees. There's a rustic barn with three-phase power, additional shedding, sheep yards and race, a chook house, and a double carport - all framed by mature shrubs and stunning trees. Set in a highly sought-after lifestyle enclave, just minutes from both Waipawa and Otane, this property offers immense potential to refresh and modernise while already delivering the rare combination of space, privacy and location.

Buyers $925,000+

Very rarely do lifestyle properties come to the market with so many opportunities for the new owners to explore! With two homes and no covenants on the title, you can combine resources across the generations, pitch in with another family, work from home or continue operating the second home as an Airbnb or rental - the list goes on! All aspects of lifestyle living are well catered for with 4.511 hectares (11.14 acres) of land. There's a large five bay implement shed with three phase power, second three bay implement shed utilised as covered horse yards and not one but two unique, custom designed homes. This is the type of property where kids can grow up enjoying a quintessential kiwi upbringing without the urban confines, riding the much longed for pony, tending to pets or ripping it up on motorbikes! The striking three bedroom engineered "container" home is made up of 6 x 40 foot containers where the sleek designer finishes and luxurious appointments offer an exceptional standard of living. The two bedroom "barn" style home is positioned a comfortable distance away offering a more relaxed atmosphere with negative detail ply wall coverings, rough sawn poles and hard wearing concrete floors. Each home is perfectly placed to fully experience the stunning setting and well planted gardens, both featuring well-appointed kitchens, stunning bathrooms and open plan living flowing to sun-drenched yet sheltered decks. Situated within a highly desirable location, central to all our beautiful region has to offer including boutique towns and villages, stunning beaches, mountain ranges and world class fly fishing, with town amenities including shops, cafes, primary schools, sporting and recreational facilities located in either nearby Waipawa or Otane townships. An absolute must see to fully appreciate all that is on offer!

From $1,650,000 + GST (if any)