1490 Elsthorpe Road, Elsthorpe, Central Hawkes Bay

If you could combine calm lifestyle, location, income and sustainability, would that be your slice of heaven? This is a truly restful retreat in a stunning part of the world - on the river and minutes from the popular Kairakau beach. So thoughtfully curated to ensure you live a self sustainable, off grid good life with great potential for income generation from the land or the coffee cart, or as a holiday retreat when the summer sun shines on us. The two bedroom modern, warm home is compact and clever, no wasted space but welcoming and stylish. The walk to ‘work’ from there is simple, with 3.14 hectares you can run a few sheep, fatten some cattle and grow until your hearts content. There is a large carport alongside the house, a separate container and shed, a potting shed and over 60sqm of vegetable gardens, an abundance of berries, fruit trees and citrus. There is great water supply with a bore, tank at the house and irrigation throughout the garden. The owners are also very negotiable to leaving a lot of tools, equipment, quad bikes and gear. There is great internet, solar and gas for off grid necessities, shedding, thousands of natives and space to keep on developing. As one couples dream changes, this could be your permanent retreat from the world or holiday base camp. Let your imagination run wild.

$699,000

Nestled within the exclusive gated community of Netherton Farm Park, this extraordinary 8ha coastal sanctuary stretches from the ridgeline home to the pristine beach below. Built in 2017, the modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home enjoys light-filled open-plan living that flows to a sun-soaked deck with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. The current owners have enhanced the property with over 4,000 mānuka trees and thousands of native plantings, creating a thriving natural haven rich in birdlife. Designed for self-sufficient living, the home operates off-grid with solar power, gas hot water and cooking, four water tanks, a septic system, and a wood burner. Residents enjoy exclusive beach access via a private road and a 4WD track leading to the secluded coastline between Mangakuri and Pourerere. A truly rare opportunity to secure an exceptional coastal lifestyle within commuting distance of Waipawa and Havelock North.

Buyers $950,000+

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!

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