26A Bracken Street, Whakatane

Welcome to 11A Goulstone Road, where low-maintenance living meets everyday convenience. Perfectly positioned just moments from schools, shopping, cafes and essential amenities, this three-bedroom home is all about making life easier. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing or adding to your investment portfolio, this is a property that lets you enjoy your weekends instead of maintaining a large section. The compact site is easy to care for, while the new driveway provides excellent access and adds to the home's street appeal. Inside, you'll find comfortable living spaces that are ready to enjoy from day one. Properties in locations like this are always in demand because convenience never goes out of style. Leave the car at home, enjoy having everything within easy reach, and embrace a lifestyle where your time is spent doing the things you love. If you've been searching for an affordable, well-located home that offers simplicity without compromise, this is your opportunity. Don't wait, homes offering this combination of lifestyle, location and value are quick to attract attention.

$629,000

There's a moment that happens with this house. You pull up, take in the position at the Whakatane Heads, and something just shifts. You stop thinking about square metres and start thinking about Sunday mornings on that deck, coffee in hand, river glittering below, nowhere else you'd rather be. This is a home built around comfort. The kind that wraps around you the moment you walk in, warm, generous, and effortlessly liveable. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a mid-century character that feels timeless rather than tired. Every detail has been considered, every space designed to be used and enjoyed. Upstairs, the open plan living and kitchen flows seamlessly out to a sunset-facing deck that becomes the natural heart of the home. The master retreat captures the river backdrop beautifully, and with four bedrooms on this level, there's space for everyone to settle in and stay a while. Downstairs, a character-filled studio has a life of its own, retro in feel, flexible in function. The grandkids will claim it. Guests will never want to leave. And honestly, you might just keep it for yourself. An elevator connects the levels, large garaging handles the practicalities, and out back your own private waterfall oasis waits, the kind of place where the sound of running water drowns out the rest of the world, and an evening in the spa feels less like a luxury and more like a ritual. Central to town, coastal in feel, and a stone's throw from the boat ramp, this is the kind of address that rarely comes available, and even more rarely feels like this when it does. If your next chapter involves more comfort, more views, and more of the people you love gathered under one roof - this is where it begins.

$1,800,000

If you've been searching for a home with personality rather than cookie-cutter design, this could be the one. Filled with the warmth and proportions that make these homes so enduringly popular, it offers an inviting environment from the moment you arrive. Recent improvements mean you can settle in and enjoy the home immediately, while still having the opportunity to add your own flair over time. Whether your vision is subtle cosmetic updates or a complete transformation, there's plenty of scope to make it your own and add value along the way. The location is another standout. Positioned within easy reach of Kope Village shops, cafés, schools, hospital and everyday amenities, you'll enjoy the convenience of leaving the car at home while remaining connected to everything the village has to offer. Whether you're purchasing your very first home, adding to your investment portfolio, or simply looking for a property with genuine potential, this is an opportunity that's well worth your inspection. Features: • Classic bungalow with timeless appeal. • Double glazing for year-round comfort. • Brand-new carpet throughout. • Scope to renovate and add value. • Ideal first home or investment opportunity.

$495,000