Time and again we have buyers chasing a seemingly mythical starter lifestyle - a four bedroom family home with scope to enhance, five acres of land for the ponies and within just a few minutes of town. Ticking all these boxes - and so many more - this charming bungalow is brimming with all the charm and space of its 1930s era with all the promise of being further improved upon to create something really quite special. The two living spaces include everyday family living with modernised kitchen and dining with double pantries, heat pump and French doors opening to a lovely north facing wrap around style deck, plus a generous separate lounge with free standing wood burner. Ideal for a family with four bedrooms, modernised bathroom and the practicality of a large mud/boot room. Complementing the 2.02 hectares of flat land, already divided into eight paddocks, is an array of lifestyle facilities including a large garage, separate workshop/tack shed, small hay barn, pigpen and chook run making it the perfect introduction to lifestyle living. The excellent location just minutes from Waipukurau township is handy to the riverside bridleways and cycleways while being 45 minutes away from Hastings and for the budding equestrian, the prestigious Horse of the Year grounds. Central Hawke's Bay also hosts well supported pony, hunt, polo, and eventing clubs. Not one to be missed!

Buyers $749,000+

With breathtaking views literally as far as the eye can see over the extensive patchwork of the rural pastoral lands of Central Hawke's Bay with the snowcapped Ruahine mountain range beyond, this exceptional, new lifestyle development offers the rare opportunity to build your dream home with some of Central Hawke's Bay's most spectacular views as its backdrop. Located along the northern end of the Maharakeke Ridge, just 7 minutes drive south of Waipukurau, this high-quality development is limited to just five available bareland lots ranging in size from 6740m2 to 1.24ha (subject to final survey). Formed by the natural contours of the land and enhanced by three years of landscaping and establishment of native planting, each lot enjoys its own unique aspect from the proposed building sites with power and sealed driveway to the boundary. Covenants apply to ensure the quality and aesthetics of the development while protecting the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Metered non-potable water is available for stock and gardens while the purchasers own drinking water collection/storage and septic systems will be required. Central Hawke's Bay is renowned for its high quality of living with great schools, thriving industry, fantastic community, and sporting facilities with a magnificent playground on our doorstep including rivers, beaches and mountain ranges all while being 45 minutes of Hastings city and an hour of Napier airport. Additional recreational opportunities abound due to its close proximity of the Waipukurau Golf Course and nearby Tukipo and Tukituki River reserves with world class trout fishing and close access to the network of interconnecting limestone cycle and walking pathways. Be quick to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to build your dream home amidst these stunning surrounds. Lot 1: 1.2170ha Lot 2: 1.2300ha Lot 4: 1.1630ha Lot 5: 0.6740ha Lot 6: 1.2400ha

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There's always a real buzz in the office when a property of this location and quality comes to market. Ideal for retiring farming couples seeking a semi-rural transition to town life or families wanting a larger more modern space with the peace and privacy of its semi-rural setting - this 2017 built home exemplifies luxury lifestyle living at its very best. Nested on a 1.22 hectare (3 acre) section this is a property for across the ages and stages. Beautifully designed and immaculately presented inside and out, attention to detail is evident, including high quality fixtures, fittings and flawless finishings one would expect of a home of this calibre. Enjoying a sun-filled, northwestern position to capture the stunning rural outlook towards the Ruahine Ranges, the interior is flooded with natural light throughout the day. At its centre lies a stylish kitchen with walk-in pantry, large island bench and quality appliances along with spacious living and dining areas, with both spaces seamlessly flowing out to one of two patio areas, including a covered portico. There are three generous double bedrooms, the master with large sliders also opening to the patio, enviable walk-in wardrobe and luxuriously appointed ensuite bathroom. Here you can reap the benefit of years of hard work landscaping and establishing the gardens complete with petanque court, raised vegetable gardens and home orchard all within a wonderfully private setting. There's a double integral garage along with a second standalone Quin built garage, 3 x 30,000 litre and 1 x 5,000 litre rainwater collection tanks and a Biolytix septic system. And despite its semi-rural location, you are just minutes from town amenities, limestone biking and walking trails and a commutable distance to Hastings. All in all, a lifestyle that many only dream of. A must view.

Buyers $1,200,000+