43 Clarke Avenue, Te Aroha, Matamata Piako

Craving a little more space without sacrificing the convenience of town living? Why choose between lifestyle and location when you can have both. Set on 3,895sqm (more or less) of picturesque grounds with stunning views, this impressive property delivers the country feel you've been dreaming of, while being just minutes from town and mere metres from local schooling. The home itself is a winner, boasting stylish modern decor, a contemporary kitchen and bathroom, and four bedrooms with plenty of room for the whole family. The living area opens seamlessly onto a generous wrap-around deck, the perfect spot for entertaining, Sunday brunches or simply pretending you're on holiday while soaking up the spectacular outlook. Just when you think it couldn't offer any more, it does. Outside you'll find a large double garage complete with a semi self-contained unit, ideal for extended family, guests, working from home, or creating an additional income stream. There's also an additional utility shed providing extra storage or workshop space, while solar power helps keep those power bills a little friendlier. With potential to subdivide (subject to council approval), this is a property that offers not only an incredible lifestyle but exciting possibilities for the future as well. Lifestyle properties with this much flexibility, functionality and future potential don't come along every day. Blink and you'll be scrolling past the sold sticker.

$949,000

Move in, unpack, and enjoy this tidy three-bedroom home that offers comfortable living, practical spaces, and a few nice extras along the way. Conveniently located close to schools and local amenities, it's an easy home to settle into. The updated kitchen connects nicely with the dining area, while double-glazed bifolds open from the living space out to the deck, handy for summer BBQs, or at the very least, somewhere to stand while pretending to supervise them. A heat pump, HRV system, and full insulation help keep things comfortable year-round. The home offers three bedrooms, including a master complete with ensuite and walk-through wardrobe. The additional bedrooms are ideal for kids, guests, working from home, or that one family member who "isn't staying long". A family bathroom with both bath and shower adds practicality, while the European-style laundry is neatly tucked away in a cupboard - out of sight, out of mind. Outside, the fully fenced rear section provides a safe spot for children and pets to play, while the garage with automatic door opener and workshop space gives you extra room for storage, tools, or hobbies. A well-presented home with a practical layout and plenty of potential to make it your own - Clarke could be the perfect place to get started.

$619,000

Originally built as part of the support network for the Mount Te Aroha television transmission system, this remarkable property has quite literally helped keep the region connected. For the last decade, it has served as a much-loved dwelling, and now it's ready for its next chapter. Set on a generous 1,012m2 section, the substantial 350m2 dwelling is anything but ordinary. The floorplan reflects its unique origins, with four rooms currently used as bedrooms, two rooms functioning as bathrooms, a generous living area, and an enormous central room that was once the building's control centre. Add in the various nooks, crannies and unexpected spaces, and you've got a property that's impossible to compare with anything else on the market. Let's be honest - this is not a weekend makeover. Significant work will be required, but for the right buyer there's genuine opportunity here. Whether you uncover some exceptional bones, embrace the quirky layout or completely reimagine the space, this is a chance to create something truly one of a kind. If ordinary isn't your style, this could be your next great project. To be sold by auction on an "as is, where is" basis.

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