Honey, have you seen the kids? The house is quiet, and their devices are gathering dust (wishes ever parent ever!) With its central location and a park right next door, this charming turn-of-the-century villa won't allow for bored or idle children. From here, it's an easy walk or scooter ride to the shops, library, local primary school, and the many sporting and recreational facilities Waipawa has to offer. While the kids entertain themselves, you can turn your attention to refurbishing this beautiful villa. Think traditional street frontage, soaring ceilings above, stunning native timber floorboards below and where space comes in abundance, as you'd expect, with two generous living areas complete with grunty free standing fireplace, three large bedrooms, plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. All very neat, tidy and perfectly liveable as is but with great potential for a re-fresh. The elevated positioning provides excellent under-house storage and laundry facilities, while the private rear garden has veggie boxes and a carport. A home with heart and huge potential - a little bit of work will bring a lot of reward here!

Buyers $479,000+

Still reeling from the shock of your winter power bill? Then the idea of being a little more self-sufficient might be sounding pretty good right now! And without totally giving up the convenience of town living, this one has already done plenty of the hard yards for you, with solar panels on the roof, 50,000 litres of rainwater storage, raised vegetable gardens and citrus trees all tucked behind the white picket fence – and that's before you even get to the house! Step through the gate and you'll quickly discover there's a whole lot more to this property than first meets the eye! Relocated in 2006 and beautifully updated since, it's a home that's not only easy on the eye but practical too. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is the social heart of the home, where conversations flow as easily as the sunshine through the bi-fold doors. Throw them open and suddenly the deck becomes another living room. Covered for year-round entertaining, it's the perfect spot for barbecues, birthday parties, Friday night wines or lazy Sunday coffees. There are three bedrooms, a family bathroom, a wood burner for chilly winter nights, heat pump and gas hot water. And if you need even more space, you've got options. The oversized double garage includes a separate studio with its own facilities, ideal for working from home, teenagers wanting a little independence, guests, or somewhere to escape with a hobby. Plus, there's still a separate cabin if that's not enough. The 1,011m2 section has been cleverly terraced and beautifully established, with lawn for kids, pets and backyard fun, raised vegetable gardens, citrus trees, a woodshed, garden shed and plenty of space to spread out. There are 14 solar panels feeding excess power back into the grid, plus two 25,000-litre rainwater tanks with filtration system. Tucked away on one of Waipawa's most desirable streets on the north side of town, you'll enjoy a fantastic neighbourhood, easy access to the highway and an easy 30-minute commute to Hastings.

$620,000

Welcome to easy family living in a popular spot where comfort, convenience and real potential all come together on a generous section. The original kitchen is full of opportunity, so you can move in now and add your own touch when the time is right. The living area opens straight out to a brand new deck, perfect for private entertaining, weekend BBQs or a quiet morning coffee. The big section gives you room to grow, play and potter, with partial fencing, a single garage and extra sheds to keep everything sorted. You are only moments from the local school, cafés, the four square and other handy amenities. Waipukurau and Hastings are an easy drive for everything else you need. This is a great chance to secure a solid home in a sought after location. It is ready now and homes like this do not stay available for long. Call today to view.

$430,000