60 Charlotte Street, Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay

Permanent home, holiday home or weekend escape - whatever your dream, every day will feel like a holiday at this affordable village getaway, just 5km from the beach! Tucked away in the quaint rural settlement of Porangahau, with the beautiful Te Paerahi (Porangahau) Beach just a short drive away, here's your chance to slow things down and enjoy a coastie lifestyle without the coastal prices! There's plenty of room for family and friends, with three double bedrooms and spacious open-plan living flowing through French doors onto a lovely sheltered deck - perfect for those long summer evenings! The home is full of character and charm, with generously sized rooms, a well-equipped kitchen offering loads of bench and cupboard space, a refurbished bathroom complete with a stunning tiled walk-in shower, and a separate laundry. But it's outside where the real fun begins! Set amongst established trees on a huge half-acre (2,023m2) section, there's room for family and friends come pitch a tent, park the caravan, store the boat and all those beach toys, with a double-sized garage and workshop to boot! And with summer just around the corner, the timing couldn't be better. Whether it's home sweet home or your new favourite holiday escape, 24 Dundas Street this summer is where it's at!

Buyers $450,000+

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+

They say location is everything, and Willow Grove certainly delivers. Tucked away in this popular cul-de-sac, this easy care property offers a quiet setting and a two bedroom home which has proven itself as a downsize dream – yet if you so wish, there is plenty of opportunity to update, renovate and add value. Built in 1985, there is a solid style outside and a comfortable, dependable style inside. The open plan flow inside makes the most of the natural light and sun. The kitchen has been modernised and there is a spacious living and dining area and the conservatory adds much wanted space. When the cooler months roll around, there is a heat pump and a woodburner with a wetback to help with those winter power bills. There are two double bedrooms with inbuilt wardrobes, the bathroom has shower and vanity with separate toilet alongside, and the separate laundry is a bonus too. The internal access single garage has an automatic door which ensures you can get inside easily no matter the weather. There is a flat and easy care section front and back with garden shedding and scope to add more gardens and privacy if you wish. Or just enjoy less time needing to fuss outside, more golf, bowls or time with family and friends. This is a comfortable, no fuss style of home and superbly positioned – it is well worth a closer look.

Buyers $485,000+