Most potential in one of the best streets in town! They all say this is the best buying to be had - so congratulations, you're onto a winner here! Here you have a very tidy, stock standard, mostly original 1930s classic that's had the very good fortune of being located in one of the very best streets in town! So whether you're chasing your first home, looking for a rental investment, or keen for a do-up with long-term capital gain in mind, this one is packed with potential with one of the most sought-after addresses in town. We all know homes from this era have great bones, so there's plenty of fun to be had breathing new life into the tidy interior. Inside you'll find a combined kitchen and dining area opening onto a sun filled north-facing porch, a beautifully sunny north-facing separate living room with an inbuilt wood burner, three bedrooms (two with wardrobes), a family bathroom with shower and vanity, a separate toilet, and a separate laundry. Outside, you're spoiled for storage with not one, not two, but three-car garaging - a double garage plus a separate single - along with a woodshed, garden shed and a 756m2 section. Positioned an easy stroll to town, the park, and both the local primary and high schools, this is a fantastic opportunity for first-home buyers wanting to crack into the property ladder, investors looking to grow their portfolio, or anyone who can see the value in a great address and even greater potential on offer. If you've been waiting for an affordable property with undeniable potential in an unbeatable location, this could just be the opportunity of 2026!

Buyers $450,000+

An exciting new era ahead! For over a century, this remarkable building has served the people of Takapau. Built in 1911, it has lived an extraordinary life - first as the town's post office, and in more recent decades as the Te Whare Hau Ora O Takapau - the Takapau Health Centre - a place of care, compassion and community that has welcomed hundreds of people through its doors every month. Now, as the Takapau Health Centre enters an exciting new era by moving to a purpose-built medical facility currently under construction at the nearby reserve, this landmark property is preparing for a new beginning of its own. Occupying a prominent 398m2 freehold site in the heart of the township, this is your opportunity to own far more than just a 210m2 building. It's a chance to breathe new life into a local icon and reimagine what comes next. Will it become a home, boutique accommodation, professional offices, an investment with income potential, or something nobody has imagined yet? Set in the heart of Takapau, a small yet thriving rural township just 20km south of Waipukurau, you'll enjoy the best of rural town living with easy access to State Highways 2 and 50, connecting you to Napier, Hastings and Palmerston North. Takapau offers lots of everyday essentials, including a Four Square supermarket, two primary schools, secondary school bus services, unique local businesses and a great range of well supported sporting and recreational clubs. It's a community where people know their neighbours, support local and take pride in where they live. With the Takapau Health Centre preparing to relocate to its new premises, this iconic property is now surplus to requirements and must be sold! As part of Matt Oliver's and Property Brokers' support of this community initiative, they are proud to be undertaking this sale in kind, donating their professional real estate services and not charging a commission on the sale.

Deadline Sale 18 August 2026

Timeless villa character with practical family living, this inviting home offers space, comfort and a lifestyle you'll love. Positioned on a private rear section, it provides the perfect balance of peace, privacy and functionality. Offering four bedrooms, or the flexibility to utilise the fourth as a home office or study, this home adapts effortlessly to growing families or those working from home. The spacious kitchen and dining area forms the heart of the home, flowing seamlessly onto a sun-soaked deck - the ideal place for entertaining friends, enjoying family meals or simply relaxing with your morning coffee. A separate living room, complete with a heat pump, ensures year-round comfort, while the convenient Jack and Jill bathroom, complemented by a second toilet, adds practicality for busy households. Outdoor living is just as impressive. A second sunny deck at the front overlooks an abundance of raised vegetable gardens, while the established chicken coop and resident hens offer the opportunity to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle. The fully fenced section provides a safe and secure space for children and pets to play freely. This is a property where you can truly enjoy the best of family living, inside and out.

Buyers $460,000+