8 White Road, Otane, Central Hawkes Bay

Four bedrooms, Otane village and a quarter-acre section! Now here's an opportunity worth getting excited about! With an asking price of offers over $525,000, this could be your chance to crack into the Otane market without breaking the bank! Set on a generous 1,092m2 section in one of Otane's prettiest streets, with wide grass verges lined by beautiful historic linden trees, this is village living at its best! And talk about handy! You're just a short stroll from the local cafe, serving up some of the best pies in the land, delicious treats and top-notch coffee. The multisports park, dairy, pub, playground, primary school and high school bus links are all within easy walking distance too. The 120m2 home has recently been relocated to the site and offers loads of potential for its new owners to add their own finishing touches and really make it their own. And yes, there really are four bedrooms! Along with a huge, sun-filled living area, complete with a freestanding woodburner to keep things cosy in winter and doors opening out to elevated decks on two sides, giving you plenty of options to follow the sun. The house has been well positioned on the section, leaving a fantastic expanse of backyard for the kids, pets, vege gardens or even that big shed you've always wanted. Four bedrooms, a quarter-acre section, a sought-after village location and offers over $525,000! Opportunities like this don't come along every day, especially in Otane. So don't be the one saying, "I should've bought that!"

Buyers $525,000+

A beautiful old soul with some pretty fancy new kicks! Taking on a character reno and giving it a fresh new look without losing its heart and soul is no easy feat, but my vendors have nailed it here! This super affordable entry into one of Central Hawke's Bay's most loved villages has had a cosmetic glow-up, bringing style to the vintage vibe while celebrating its original charm, rustic timber detailing and character features. Inside, the uber-cool, sun-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens through French doors onto a wraparound deck - dawn to dusk, coffee to champagne, you can follow the sun! There are three bedrooms, including a generously sized upstairs retreat, plus not one but TWO refreshed bathrooms! Heat pump, ceiling and underfloor insulation, and outside there's a single garage on the family sized 1,032m2 section. And the location? Pretty hard to beat! Positioned on the cusp of the village, you're just a leisurely stroll from the bakery (home to some of the best pies in the land!), dairy, primary school, high school bus links and multisports park, with Hastings an easy 30-minute commute. Whether you're a first-home buyer, downsizer or simply someone who loves a bit of character, this beautiful abode deserves a look!

Buyers $585,000+

If your family has outgrown your current home, then have we got a property for you! Big on size, generous on space and with a rural outlook that's pretty hard to beat, this substantial four-bedroom plus office home on the cusp of Otane village has your family written all over it. And when we say space, we mean it! The large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is the heart of the home, with plenty of room for everyone to come together, while a second separate living room gives you somewhere to retreat. Then there's the third lounge upstairs, the ultimate kids' headquarters, gaming zone or teenage hideaway. Three living spaces, three different places to spread out. Four double bedrooms offer room for all, including the master with a walk-in wardrobe, while a dedicated office means you won't have to sacrifice a bedroom to work from home. There's a well-appointed family bathroom downstairs, a second bathroom upstairs and even a third toilet tucked into the separate laundry, so the morning bathroom queue might finally become a thing of the past! Presented in great condition throughout, this is a home that's ready to get on with the business of family living. A freestanding woodburner and heat pump keep things cosy in winter, while outside in summer, a great deck provides the perfect spot to kick back, fire up the BBQ and take in those stunning views across the neighbouring farmland. And if you thought the house was generous, wait until you see the garaging! A triple-sized garage with double-door access offers room for the vehicles, bikes, tools and all the other bits and pieces that seem to multiply with family life. Add a woodshed and handy under-stair storage, and there's a place for just about everything. Positioned on the edge of Otane village, you've got that lovely rural outlook with all village amenities just an easy stroll away. Big family? Extended family? Bring the lot - there's room for all!

Buyers $789,000+