Capture all the good times in this street smart coastal abode built by Fowler Homes in 2018, encompassing all the right essentials to live an effortless modern lifestyle. Smartly positioned on its 432sqm (approx) freehold site, there’s plenty of room for kids to play, pets to frolic and grown-ups to entertain alfresco. Single level living and a calm, soothing décor is the perfect backdrop for family living. Standing out for all the right reasons, this exemplar will leave you time to happily potter or pack up the beach toys and head to the nearby surf and sand for some summer family fun.

Features include:
– Light filled open plan living spaces
– Three bedrooms, two bathrooms
– Modern well equipped kitchen with island hub and spacious scullery
– Fully fenced for peace of mind safety for children and pets
– Master suite with walk-in-robe and ensuite
– Double garage plus off street parking for vehicles
– Peace of mind transferable Master Build 10 year guarantee
– Zoned for Golden Sands Primary School, Papamoa Primary School and Papamoa College.

Living here in this friendly neighbourhood you really can have it all! Relax in your pocket of Papamoa paradise or get out and about and enjoy the close promixity to the beach, great schooling, Wairakei Waterways & Reserve, the Papamoa East hub – including cinema, bars, restaurants, Superette, medical centre and more! Properties like this are in high demand so you will need to be super quick. Call Ashlea today.

Pairing undeniable appeal with a standout location, this Mt Maunganui home presents all buyers with an exceptional opportunity & carefree living.

Privately positioned this home showcases clean lines & modern finishes modernised through the decades it’s been loved. The layout is thoughtfully configured, with the upper open plan area offering an incredible light & airy living space with a modern kitchen. The inviting decking connects effortlessly and is orientated to ensure sun-soaked living.

This three bedroom home has two bedrooms, one bathroom and the kitchen / living area on the upper level. Downstairs the third spacious bedroom with an ensuite and its own private access provides further options for guests, family or flat mates.

This property benefits from excellent easy off-street parking for two cars, including the oversized double automatic garage, with enough room to store your tools.

Centrally located across the road from Blake Park and Mount Sports Centre, a short stroll to Tay Street Beach Café and surf beach, five minutes walk to Mount Primary School, Central Parade Shopping and Eddie and Elspeths café and just a short wander to the buzz of Downtown Mount.

Don’t miss this opportunity, this is the perfect property for everyone wanting to get into the Mount vibe.

Are you looking for an opportunity to get on to the property ladder, looking for a rental property or perhaps just a nice pleasant place to call home in Central Tauranga, I have the property for you.

This beautiful unit includes 2 good sized bedrooms, one spacious modern bathroom, open plan living and dining with a good kitchen flowing to the fully fenced, private backyard.

The property also has a single internal access garage which has new carpet to allow for some additional living space. This property’s interior and exterior have been fully repainted and new lighting and carpets provide that new look and feel.

It’s nestled right at the centre of Tauranga: a stone’s throw to Tauranga Hospital, Gate Pa Shops, Cafes, the seventeenth avenue reserve, and local amenities.

This property is a great opportunity no matter your circumstances.

Call Stringer and Co today to make a time to view.

You cannot help but fall in love with this beguiling, pretty as a picture 1950’s bungalow hidden away on its splendid 787m2 (approx.) freehold site – the ultimate family paradise.

Summer days will be spent diving and splashing in the saltwater pool, playing cricket on the lawn and listening to your favourite tunes. Winter nights will be spent enjoying family dinners by the toasty fire or retreating to the separate lounge for movie nights. Extended family and guests or work from home entrepreneurs will relish the separate self contained studio. There are so many more features to make your heart sing –

– Private north facing 787m2 (approx.) freehold section fringed by mature trees
– Inground fully fenced saltwater swimming pool
– Separate one bedroom self contained studio
– Modern Scandi style kitchen with feature skylights
– Ducted central heating/air conditioning system plus log burner
– Fully fenced with security camera
– Separate family lounge with indoor/outdoor flow to afternoon deck
– Covered alfresco dining area, the perfect place to sit and watch the kids play
– Surround sound system
– Utility room and attic ladder
– Stand alone double garage plus covered parking for boat/extra vehicle.

The lifestyle on offer here is second to none. Mount Primary is virtually on your doorstep, Tay Street Beach, Café and Store four minutes walk away, Central Parade Shopping fifteen minutes walk away and only a short drive to the buzz of Downtown Mount. Properties of this calibre in this highly sought after location are tightly-held and seldom available to the market, so we encourage your early enquiry! Feel free to call Sandra or Matt anytime.

AUCTION – Tuesday, 28 September 2021 @ 4pm
POWERS AUCTION ROOM – 233 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui

Proud as punch, this immaculately presented brick and tile beauty is just the ticket for families, couples or retirees searching for a low maintenance home, freeing up precious time to relax and enjoy the vibrant and friendly Golden Sands lifestyle.

Features to love include:
– North facing 531sqm (approx) section with beautifully established landscaping
– Superb indoor/outdoor flow through sun drenched stacker glass sliders
– Barbeques can be enjoyed all year round from the private and sheltered patio complete with archgola
– Four bedrooms, two bathrooms which includes a large master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe
– Quality brick and tile construction
– Generously proportioned open plan kitchen/living area
– Additional separate family room
– Zoned for Papamoa Primary School, Golden Sands Primary School & Papamoa College

Leave the car parked in the garage and indulge in this superb location. Just two minutes walk to Happy Feet Childcare, four minutes walk to Golden Sands Primary, Henry & Ted Café, Four Square & Tivoli Cinema, six minutes walk to Papa Mo’s, seven minutes walk to the beach and thirteen minutes walk to the newly built Suzanne Aubert Catholic School!

Properties like this are in high demand, so you will need to be super quick. Call Carlene today and be in for the upcoming summer!

What’s not to love when it comes to this quintessential classic kiwi home sitting on over a thousand square metres of land in a popular part of Kawerau.

If you are looking for a large 1950’s home or a solid investment this property certainly ticks all the boxes.

Comprising of four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a single garage there is plenty of room for the whole family. With scope to add value through a renovation and the potential to develop the land in the future the options are endless.

A large garden with mature plantings is the perfect place for the children and pets to play.

The central location, the lifestyle and the job opportunities on offer has seen Kawerau experience exceptional growth and popularity over recent years.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this property yours, call today to arrange a viewing.

This surprise package in a great neighbourhood will appeal to those who want on-trend character with the added benefits of an attached annex suitable for a teen hangout or to set up your home gym workout gear. First home buyers looking for an affordable start on the property ladder will surely fall in love with the trendy renovated interior. The property is ideal for those with kids and pets so they can stretch their legs and paws within its 548sqm (approx.) freehold section. The low maintenance brick home could also appeal to an astute investor looking for the next oh-so-tidy addition to their residential portfolio.

Open plan living is cozy and warm with original native timber floors polished to a sheen anchoring a stunning designer collab of cherry red and charcoal feature walls. The adjacent rumpus room has sliding doors to a large sunny deck for those upcoming summertime barbecues. The sleekly contemporary kitchen updated with precision has pristine white cabinetry and counters, a cherry pop to the backsplash and attractive garden outlook. The main family bathroom is a biggie with wall hung vanity, shower, and storage next to a built-in laundry. Two double bedrooms both have closet space and have been subjected to the same inventive and meticulous makeover.

Drive on to ample parking and there’s room for the addition of a standalone garage. Established gardens and lawns with raised vegetable beds thrive in the rich fertile soil of this famous kiwifruit region. Near to Te Puke township with its warm community spirit and vibrant café culture, all the amenities you need are on hand, from supermarkets, good schools, and parks not to mention a huge range of retail and commercial outlets.

So close to the beach that when you grab a takeout coffee and sit with your better half on the sand around 500 metres (approx.) from your front gate, it’s still piping hot – the coffee that is. This Topaz gem packs a punch for location and potential especially for first home buyers with big dreams and a Bunnings card. Equally, a property investor will see the sense in cashing in on the hot, hot beachside market for residential rentals, and slide this into their portfolio.

The blank canvas interior presents with a good-looking frame – particularly in the open plan living room where raked tongue and groove ceilings tower above a sunny space with wooden floors and flow to the deck. The corner kitchen is screened behind a breakfast bar leaner and as a 1990s time capsule is ready for a makeover but functions as a modern hub as is. Three bedrooms are well catered for by a fresh-look bathroom and separate laundry.

Drive on in for plenty of parking for your vehicles and visitors’ too, within an easy-care flat and fenced section with some raised vegetable beds for summer salads. You’re what feels like a hop, skip and jump to the bustling retail and hospo mecca on and off Domain Road if you want to get in amongst after work and on weekends. This is the beach lifestyle you’ve been pinning to the vision board forever, so dive in and make this a year to remember for salt air and sea breezes to soothe the soul.

Lovers of the mid-century aesthetic will be utterly charmed by this storybook 1940’s weatherboard bungalow perched high on its 609m2 (approx.) freehold site. Embracing magical views and mother nature, this is the perfect hideaway to get away from the fast paced world and find the things that matter most.

From the moment you open the cheery red front door, the ambience and abundance of character surrounds you. You will love the open plan living featuring warm native timber floors enhanced by crisp white walls. Cooks and entertainers will relish the modern upgrades in the kitchen, together with the bi-fold window and french doors opening onto the deck for ease of connection with family and guests.

Romantics will adore the bathroom with its clawfoot tub promising fluffy bubble baths accompanied by wine and lazy afternoons curled up reading a book in the window seat basking in the warmth of the log burner. Trills of birdsong and magical gardens will capture the heart of nature lovers.

There is something uniquely special about this secluded retreat nestled away off the beaten path, yet so conveniently close to Benny and Brew Café, Tauranga CBD, the harbour, walking tracks and parks. But wait there’s more – did we mention it’s in the zone for Pillans Point Primary! Early viewing is recommended as this won’t last long. Call Mark today!

AUCTION – 4pm Thursday 30th September 2021 @ Powers Auction Room, 233 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui (Unless Sold Prior)

There’s so much to love about this street-smart brick and cedar home which exudes timeless style and functionality. Sunshine streams through large picture windows and stacker doors into the open plan airy interior which connects brilliantly to the alfresco dining area. Friends and family will flock to gather here time and again to enjoy the welcoming ambience and relish the coastal cuisine caught from the nearby beach.

Features to love:
– 385sqm (more or less) freehold site capturing all day sunshine
– Built in 2016 by reputable Venture Developments
– Spacious lounge with high ceiling giving a wonderful sense of space
– Sleek white entertainers’ kitchen with big island bench and modern appliances
– Office nook, cleverly tucked away
– Seamless indoor/outdoor flow through huge stacker doors to deck and low maintenance gardens
– Master bedroom with ensuite
– Double glazing and heat pump
– Lawn for the pets and kids to play
– Double garage with integrated laundry
– Off-street parking for extra vehicles
– Zoned for Tahatai Coast School, Mount Intermediate and Papamoa College.

The location is simply superb! Right on your doorstep is the Coast Reserve, Q Café is across the road and only a short walk away you will find Good Home Gastropub, Pearl Kitchen Café, Fresh Choice Supermarket, New Shoots Children’s Centre, Best Start Coast Boulevard and the pristine sand and surf of Papamoa Beach.

This coastal abode will appeal to many; an oasis to live in all year round, lock and leave holiday home or sound investment to add to your portfolio. Houses in the thriving Coast Subdivision are highly sought after. Don’t miss the opportunity, call Mark today!

AUCTION – 4pm, Thursday 9 September 2021 @ Powers Auction Room, 233 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui (Unless Sold Prior)

Full of heart, stacked with character, this gorgeous 1990s home will definitely have you swooning!

Located only moments from the beach, it’s easy to imagine yourself enjoying a morning cuppa on the sunny verandah as you listen to the crashing waves, while the kids get themselves ready for the short walk to school. This home is perfect for a young family or those with flatmates, while three bedrooms ensure everyone has their own space.

A cosy open living area, being cleverly complemented by the modern kitchen. Enjoying seamless flow outdoors to a covered rear deck, the best spot to make the most of the long summer days just around the corner.

A fully fenced backyard featuring the prefect space to add a spa, enough grass for the trampoline, a great garage, and concrete driveway for scooters and skateboarding round off the many benefits of living here.

Built in 1997, and being loved by local families over years, is this where your story begins.

Sleek modern living meets Iconic beach life right here in one of Papamoa’s most desirable suburbs. Close to the beautiful beach, a short walk to the local shops, popular Cafe’s, Bar’s and cinema you have all the needs of modern life right at your fingertips.

The house is a beautiful example of functional family flow. A stunning kitchen stands boldly in the heart of the home, with dining to the right and lounging to the left you have plenty of space for the whole family and groups of friends to spread out and enjoy your hospitality.

Equipped with two generous bedrooms all of which hold good storage and continue the sleek design this home holds. A modern bathroom rounds up the interior and maintains the thought out detail and design evident in this 2014 build.

A secure fenced garden with space for the trampoline, vegetable gardens and a lawn to play on is something that this home holds over many other properties in Papamoa and the northern aspect offers hours and hours of that bay of plenty sunshine.

Are you ready to live the lifestyle dream? Set on an elevated but flat 399m2 (approx) rear site in a fabulous downtown Mount location, this impeccably presented home exudes a warm, welcoming feeling as soon as you step through the door. Spread over multiple levels, the generously proportioned floor plan offers great separation of spaces together with an array of options for configurations to suit any ages or stages!

Features include:
– Ground floor guest accommodation with kitchenette, lounge, two double bedrooms, bathroom and private outdoor courtyard with pergola – perfect for teenagers, extended family, AirBnb or work from home space
– Mid floor boasts master with walk in robe and second double bedroom accessing a shared outdoor deck, separate powder room and family bathroom
– Top floor features open plan living with high ceilings and skylights, peeps of the harbour and Mauao Summit, a modern entertainer’s kitchen with central island, double oven and outdoor deck for alfresco dining
– Rich timber floors and pops of vibrant colour
– Tropical low maintenance gardens with scope to further enhance
– Internal access double garage with integrated laundry
– Off-street parking for extra vehicles
– Zoned for Mount Maunganui Primary School and Mount Maunganui Intermediate

Pitau Road is perfectly positioned with the Mount’s exquisite white sandy beach, Pilot Bay and streets lined with extraordinary cafés, bars, restaurants and boutique shops all virtually at your doorstep – making these homes the ultimate life-style experience. It’s no wonder this location is so coveted. Opportunities to secure your foothold in this coveted street are rare and sure to be snapped up fast, so be quick to view! Call Matt or Sandra anytime.

Taking pride of place on its elevated 1371m2 (Zoned Res H) privileged corner site capturing ocean, harbour, island and Mauao views, one could argue this is akin to ‘striking gold’ in one of the most sought after streets in downtown Mount Maunganui. Explore the potential for subdivision, developing and expanding the views even further or simply move in and enjoy the vibe whilst you contemplate your next move! Basking in all day sunshine and surrounded by a lifestyle like no other, this is a place where dreams will come true and futures will be secured.

Tightly held by the same family for the past 27 years, this circa 1950’s home has been a nostalgic gathering place for many generations. Back in the day renowned Waikato farmer Morry had a great eye for property. When No. 42 came to the market, he fulfilled his biggest dream of buying the ‘best house in the Mount’. Morry and Colleen went on to host famous Thursday pool nights and welcomed friends and family from all over the world to enjoy holidays and celebrations. The family has decided now is the right time to wrap up their treasured heirlooms and photo albums and pass this rare opportunity to you to fulfil your own dreams.

A nod to the past reveals clever foresight with open plan living, separate lounge, lift, outdoor courtyards and decks, four double bedrooms, rumpus room with pool table, two bathrooms and extensive storage and places for the tents, cars, jet skis or boat.

Rita Street is positioned right in the heart of the action, yet so peaceful and community minded. Just 180m from the beach and an easy 450m stroll to the world class cafes and bars of downtown Mount Maunganui. Exciting opportunities with so many options rarely present themselves in this location. The future is yours – it’s what you choose to do with it that counts! Call Sandra or Matt today.

Immaculately presented, this street smart brick beauty built by GJ Gardner Homes in 2017 delivers the essentials to live an effortless modern lifestyle. Smartly positioned on its sunbathed site, there’s plenty of room for kids to play and grown-ups to entertain alfresco. Standing out for all the right reasons, this exemplar of family living will ensure your weekends are spent relaxing and recharging.

Features include:
– 486sqm (more or less) freehold grassed section with ample room for kids to play, young families to grow and gardeners to flourish
– Open plan living spaces positioned to capture sunshine and light
– Modern well equipped kitchen with island hub
– Heated tiles in both bathrooms
– Separate lounge for movie nights or teenage retreat
– Seamless indoor/outdoor flow to sun-drenched garden for long summer nights entertaining family and friends
– Fully fenced with huge scope to further enhance
– Master suite with walk in robe and ensuite
– Double garage plus off street parking for vehicles
– Zoned for Golden Sands Primary School, Papamoa Primary School and Papamoa College.

Living here in this friendly neighbourhood you really can have it all! Relax in your pocket of Papamoa paradise or get out and about and enjoy the close promixity to the beach, great schooling, Wairakei Waterways & Reserve, the Papamoa East hub – including cinema, bars, restaurants, Superette, medical centre and more! Properties like this are in high demand so you will need to be super quick. Call Ashlea today.

*Contract Fell Through – Back On Market!

Well elevated for sun and neighbouring rural scenes, this 1980s weatherboard three-bedroom home on the fringes of town in kiwifruit country, is ripe for harvest whether you’re a first home buyer or astute investor after a good home in a handy location. Offering scope to give things a bit more of a polish, this home is already giving buyers a good head-start with various modern features such as the modernised kitchen and two updated bathrooms.

The open plan living contains a cosy heat pump and a sunny aspect with French doors opening out onto your private barbecue deck. A fully fenced and well-spaced backyard accommodates your kids and pets freely.

The modern kitchen has plenty of cabinetry and ample room for the every-day chef. Of the three double bedrooms, the master bedroom has a modernised ensuite with shower.

At the front, the property is accessed via a shared driveway on a cross-lease title and has carport parking with storage at rear. Fully fenced with raised garden beds to save on the grocery budget and plant out the vegetables as well as ramble a grape vine along the fence, the home is an easy three minutes by car to Te Puke Primary School as well as the thriving town centre for shopping and amenities.

For those of you that seek a quiet sanctuary, this is a destination where you can switch off from your busy work life and breathe in the country air, wake up to birdsong and dreamily gaze out to gorgeous gardens and stunning rural views. Befitting of its environment, this appealing brick home blends perfectly with surrounding nature and offers you the chance to live on a private 2820sqm (more or less) idyllic hideaway.

Spacious living spread across one level comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, office and doors that open wide to sprawl out to decks and lush green lawns. Depicting good old fashioned values – enjoy your days growing fresh vegetables in the garden, collecting free range eggs, picking fruit from the mini orchard, feeding a menagerie of four legged friends and meandering around the winding paths before heading indoors to create your next family dinner.

Living on the city fringes with a school bus at the gate and an easy commute into Tauranga City gives you the best of both worlds. If you want to transform your way of life, then this is the place to do it! Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity. Call Jan today for a viewing time 027 497 4190.

Are you looking for an opportunity to land bank in sought after Valley Road? Then look no further! If your vision is to further enhance, extend or develop the site, there is still a huge amount of scope to maximise this property’s potential!

The light filled open plan living, kitchen and dining flows effortlessly to the private entertaining area. Stroll in from the beach and relax in your private courtyard where you can catch the last of the sun’s rays. Gather friends around you and embrace life in this sought after spot. Those with green thumbs will love the established low maintenance gardens, raised vegetables gardens and delicious fruit trees. It’s all about opportunity knocking here, so open the door and let your dreams turn into reality!

Features include:
– 530m2 (more or less) north facing freehold site
– Master bedroom with ensuite, walk in wardrobe and ranch sliders opening to the garden
– Two additional bedrooms and shared family bathroom
– Separate laundry
– New double glazed joinery throughout
– Ample off street parking with room for a boat and/or camper
– Zoned for Mount Primary School and Intermediate

Conveniently located just a short stroll to the beach, sought after Central Parade shops, cafes, Omanu Surf Club and George Café. It’s not easy finding a freehold property with potential galore in this central Mount location. So don’t walk, run – call Annette or Mel to view today!

This generous, solid brick and tile family home is move-in ready! Set back from the road in a quiet cul-de-sac, little ones and pets can play safely on level lawns fully secured from the road. This stunning home is positioned well to allow plenty of light and sun throughout the home, keeping it cosy all year round.

Features include:
– Open plan living and dining space which both flow out through ranch sliders to the outdoor entertaining area
– Modern kitchen servicing a sunny open plan dining and lounge area
– Thoughtfully designed, the master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in-wardrobe is perfectly positioned to provide that touch of privacy and seclusion you deserve
– A further two bedrooms and bathroom complete this beautiful home
– Double internal access garaging with laundry
– 431m2 (more or less) freehold section
– Zoned for Mount Intermediate, Tahatai Coast School and Papamoa College
– Located close to local schools, shops and Bayfair Mall, plus easy access to arterial roads leading to the CBD, the beach and Tauranga Crossing

This home and location has so much to offer and is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Call Mel or Annette to view today.

Everything one needs in life for carefree living is right here in this adorable 1970’s renovated beach retreat, within walking distance to one of the best Mount Maunganui surf spots!

The front courtyard sweeps you into cosy open plan living spaces where you immediately feel a warm connection with the intimate zones. The modern kitchen is the heart of the home, complemented by loads of storage and clever servery windows to connect with guests whilst preparing the quintessential kiwi barbeque and cocktails. Tucked away perfectly are the main bathroom, two double bedrooms and handy laundry/utility space.

They say the best surprises are the ones you are not expecting. The sun-trapped private rear courtyard is a hidden oasis, where chillaxing after a day at the beach, entertaining friends or tending to your delectable delights is an absolute joy.

Location is everything here. In zone for the highly sought after Omanu Primary School and Mount Intermediate, just five minutes’ walk to Bayfair Shopping Centre, seven minutes’ walk to Omanu Beach, four minutes’ walk to Berescourt Reserve playground, Mount Maunganui Golf Course is practically on your doorstep and only a short drive takes you to either downtown Mount or Papamoa.

Whether you are looking to downsize, searching for your first home or simply wanting a holiday home near the beach, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Call Mel, Annette or Matt today.

If you’ve been looking for a solid do-up opportunity or land bank in sought after Valley Road then look no further. With some TLC this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to enter the investment market or to add value to live in yourself.

Light and bright, this solid brick home hosts an open plan dining and living, original kitchen, two double bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate laundry. With the house perfectly positioned at the rear of the section there is ample space for new garaging or an extension to be developed as part of your vision to maximise this property’s potential.

Conveniently located just a short stroll to the beach, sought after Central Parade shops and cafes, Omanu Surf Club and George Café. Also zoned for Mount Maunganui Primary, Omanu Primary and Mount Intermediate and College – you can’t get a better location than this!

It’s not easy finding freehold property with potential in this location so don’t wait – call Matt or Mel today to view.

This 1990’s honey has just been given a top to toe makeover and there’s something quite special about this brick and tile home – a modern twist layered upon good bones gives you both peace of mind and comfort, plus you can move straight in and enjoy, without needing to spend on costly upgrades!!

Set on a flat rear fully fenced site with enough land to enjoy a garden paradise of your own, room for bikes, trikes, fur babies and children. The renovated kitchen, dining and living is open plan at its finest. Showing off too is a shiny bright bathroom, plush carpets, crisp white walls and double garaging. Prepare to have your heart stolen by the character and charm that can only be found in the quintessential kiwi classics.

To top it off you’re within walking distance to the beach, The Goodhome Gastropub, Fresh Choice and Pearl Kitchen and directly across the street from the Hibiscus Avenue Reserve.

Also within a short drive you have, Baywave Aquatic Centre and Gym, Bayfair Mall with its new al fresco dining area, plus golf courses and schools within reach in mere minutes this is a perfect spot for those looking for well-located sunny, peaceful spot to call home.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to buy in Mount Maunganui, Call Stringer & Co today!

Auction at Powers Realty, 233 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui – 4pm Thursday 23rd September 2021 (Unless Sold Prior)

Motivated Vendor is ready to make her move North!

Whether you’re taking that big step onto the property ladder, downsizing from a larger home because the kids have flown the nest, or looking for a convenient investment, this super 1990s home has the bases covered. Only a few streets back from the bustling vibrancy of Bayfair’s retail precinct you’re also close enough to Omanu Golf Course to drive your golf cart to the clubroom. The three-bedroom home is in a prime location for proximity to a whole load of excellent leisure activities and services and situated on a quiet and peaceful cul de sac set well back from the road.

With scope to upscale and invest in some redecoration here and there, this home is nonetheless tidily presented and has plenty of space to relax and entertain your guests. Sunny open plan living has excellent flow to a large covered patio where the barbecues will reign supreme and kids, pets and grandies if you have them, can be safely supervised within a fully-fenced, flat section.

A light airy kitchen has ample cabinetry, garden bay window and open access to serve up dinner to the hungry hordes in the adjacent dining area. Three double bedrooms are well served by a family bathroom with toilet conveniently separate as is the laundry.

The single garage has internal access and there’s room for more to park on-site. You may find the petrol bills drop quite significantly as the best shopping and amenities in Tauranga are five minutes from your front door. The beach is close by for a swim, surf or stroll with the dog. There’s plenty of early learning centres and schools nearby and the Tauranga CBD is only a short commute away.

This enduring weatherboard bungalow, typical of its 1950s era, sits on a finger of land surrounded on three sides by the superb nature realm of popular Yatton Park. Savouring the spin-offs that come from having the nearby tuis and other native birds paying a visit now and then, this hugely sunny north-facing home is tricked out with lots of treats. In this affordable post code close to the green spaces and harbour inlet, first home buyers will be looking to leap and secure this superb spot for themselves. Ideal too for those with children who will be able to safely play after school on the flat lawns that encircle the house.

Single level living sits above a garage with additional storage for the bikes and boards. The lounge is a cozy and sun-drenched space warmed right now by a crackling fire and heat pump. But come summer, the ceiling fan will be whirling and you’ll be out the French doors and lazing on that enormous sheltered deck maybe christening the new barbecue with steaks and snarlers. The original timber flooring anchors the old-school dine-in kitchen and is an elegant foil to the pastel-toned floor to ceiling cabinetry. There’s scope here and there to update and modernise but all is good to go right now while you create your Pinterest boards for the future. Three bedrooms are all carpeted and well-served by a stylishly modernised bathroom with endless gas hot water, useful separate toilet and laundry room.

The tidily landscaped section features plenty of grass for dogs to chase their tail or a ball and has raised beds and full fencing. In the rear yard a split-level cubby house and fort is ready to delight eager youngsters. Close to excellent amenities with Fraser Cove shopping precinct only minutes away and handy for schools, childcare centres, bus transport and a 15-minute commute by car to the CBD.