31 Akaroa Avenue, Awapuni, Palmerston North

If you're looking for something far from ordinary and with plenty of personality plus serious garaging, this boujee beauty deserves your attention. With modern touches throughout and flooded with beautiful natural light, this fabulous home combines style, comfort and practicality in all the right places... and don't be fooled by the two bedroom label - this home is anything but small! Featuring two generous bedrooms, a lounge that practically begs you to put your feet up and a super generous separate dining/living room with bay window seat perfect to capture the sun with a good book. French doors open directly onto a fabulous covered deck, creating an easy extension of the living space for entertaining year-round. And because one deck is never enough, a second outdoor entertaining area means you can follow the sun throughout the day - morning coffee, afternoon lounging or evening drinks, there's always a spot to enjoy. Outside, the fully fenced section offers privacy, practicality and plenty of room to enjoy. But the real showstopper? The garaging. With three car garaging there's room for the cars, toys, bikes, workshop gear and all the other treasures that come with living life your way, plus a separate carport adds another handy covered parking option. Funky, fabulous and seriously functional - this is a home with personality, space and garaging in spades. We'd love to show you through - private viewings are welcome.

Buyers $559,000+

There's so much to love about 50 Church Street. This tidy two-bedroom home has been loved and well cared for over the years, offering a wonderful opportunity for its next owner to simply move in and enjoy, while also providing scope to make it their own. Built with sturdy brick cladding, the home has the solid, dependable feel that comes with this era of property. Two heat pumps provide year-round comfort, while the full-size section offers plenty of space to enjoy outdoors. A garage adds further practicality with secure parking and valuable storage. For those who appreciate character and nostalgia, there is plenty of opportunity to retain the charm of its era and embrace its existing style. Alternatively, those with a more modern vision can update the decor and create a contemporary home while retaining the property's underlying strengths. Situated in the popular Awapuni location, this is a home with a lot going for it, a generous section, garage, sturdy construction, two heat pumps and a history of being genuinely loved and cared for. Whether you're looking for your first home, an investment or a property you can gradually make your own, 50 Church Street deserves your attention.

Buyers $510,000+

Purchased as our vendors' very first home, this solid 1960s stucco property has been a place of great memories and is now ready for its next chapter. Offering 121m2 (more or less) of living on a generous 771m2(more or less) section, the home features three bedrooms (two doubles and a single), a tidy and functional kitchen, a spacious separate dining room, and a generous separate lounge. A wood burner, heat pump, ceiling and underfloor insulation provide year-round comfort, while the new hot water cylinder and all-electric cooking, heating and hot water mean there are no additional gas charges. Better still, the property is Healthy Homes compliant. Designed with practicality in mind, the bathroom offers both a separate bath and shower, flowing through to a separate toilet and laundry, with convenient access to the conservatory - a sunny spot that's perfect for drying washing year-round. Outside, the fully fenced backyard provides a safe space for children and pets, while the powered single garage adds excellent storage and workspace. Positioned in the heart of the popular Riverdale neighbourhood, you'll love being zoned for Riverdale School and within walking distance of Maxwells Line Four Square, local parks and everyday amenities. Comfortable to move straight into yet offering plenty of scope to modernise and add value over time, this is an exciting opportunity for first-home buyers and young families. With a highly motivated vendor ready to sell, this is one you will want to see for yourself.

Buyers $565,000+