456 Whangaehu Road, Porangahau, Central Hawkes Bay

This charming property, set on 4.27 ha of picturesque land, offers a peaceful and private retreat while being just a short distance from local amenities. Built in 1985, the home features an excellent blend of classic design and modern comfort, having been extensively updated by the current owners, with an emphasis on exceptional indoor/outdoor flow. Expansive decking wraps around the house, providing the perfect space for entertaining or simply enjoying the serene natural surroundings, including a variety of mature trees and a delightful cottage-style garden. Upon entering the home, you're greeted by a spacious dining room and kitchen with beautiful wooden floors and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen features sleek stainless-steel workbenches and modern appliances. The separate lounge, with high ceilings, offers an airy feel and opens through French doors to the deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow—ideal for family gatherings or entertaining. On the lower level, two generous bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes offer direct access to the deck. The bathroom includes a spacious bath, vanity, and toilet, with gas hot water for added comfort. Upstairs, a versatile open-plan space provides options for an additional bedroom or family room, with an ensuite featuring a shower, vanity, and toilet. Plenty of cupboard space ensures ample storage throughout. The home is heated by a cozy log fire in the lounge and a heat pump in the kitchen for year-round comfort. Additional features include a double garage with laundry, and a rear carport for extra parking. This property also offers fantastic outdoor features for those who enjoy gardening and rural living. A large vegetable garden provides ample space for growing your own produce, complemented by a practical garden shed for storage. Water is efficiently supplied via a rainwater collection system, pumped to two large header tanks and gravity-fed back to the house. The neighbouring dam offers additional water for outdoor use, while a newly constructed two-bay pole shed provides further storage or workspace. With these thoughtful features, the property offers both self-sufficiency and practicality. With its blend of practical features, serene surroundings, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, this home offers a fantastic lifestyle for those seeking both comfort and tranquility in a beautiful rural setting.

Buyers $795,000+

The elevation of this magical property affords the most stunning views east towards the expansive shoreline - check out the surf before you even leave home for the day! Currently utilised as a private residence, the potential for Airbnb style accommodation here is immense. You or your guests can get away amongst the rural surrounds, enjoy the tuis flitting about the garden come spring, spend the days at the nearby Porangahau Beach, swinging clubs or rackets at the Porangahau Country Club multi sports facility while the close by village of Porangahau is well equipped for holiday makers with a well-stocked dairy and pub that's popular among the locals. Immaculately presented and exceptionally well kept, this charming cottage has three double bedrooms, beautifully appointed modern kitchen and bathroom, and open plan style living that enjoys the authentic heat of a free standing fire. Outside the freshly repainted exterior evokes a holiday vibe while being set on just over an acre of land (4,694m2), with low maintenance native plantings, along with a large three bay implement style shed (two bays enclosed, one open), septic tank and two 25,000 litre rainwater tanks with water filter. This affordable rural hideaway could be your retreat from the world!

Buyers $475,000+

If you are wishing for space, peace and a laidback coastal lifestyle then this impressive property can give you all that and more. Just five minutes from Porangahau Beach, this four bedroom home will wow you inside as it has had a fantastic renovation transforming her into a stylish, light and bright home, proudly sitting on a large half acre corner section. This is the perfect spot to unwind and take life at your own pace in this friendly rural community. The kids can safely walk to School, the dairy has the fresh milk and bread, it is only a short wander to the famous horse float coffee cart for your morning brew and in the evening, a few steps further and you are on the doorstep of the local pub for a pint and a yarn. Does life get any better? Inside is a beautiful space with new fittings and features, the open plan style allows for easy living and lots of light. The modern kitchen and large entertainer's deck make entertaining so easy and for cooler nights, the large Metro woodburner keeps things toasty inside. There are four bedrooms, all with new carpet and paint throughout, insulated top, bottom and in the walls, the bathroom has a shower and vanity, there is a separate toilet and the laundry is at the back door. The large section is a Kiwi dream with a big flat front lawn for family cricket, rugby and running races as well as established fruit trees, low maintenance gardens and even possible development opportunities if you so wish. It does not end there though, there is a large carport and garage too as well as a fantastic additional room at the back connected by the carport which is ideally suited for self contained living as it already has a kitchenette, shower and toilet. Porangahau is a welcoming rural community with a beautiful local School, popular sports club and the Porangahau Country Club for a wide range of sports and activities. Are you sold on it yet? This really is a laidback lifestyle inducing property, the hard work has been done inside so you can add your own touches and additions outside and then absolutely make the most of all that Porangahau has to offer.

Buyers $525,000+