Country Retreat with Grazing

This seventeen acres (6.84 ha) in two levels of grazing with a recently extended and upgraded home and new shed complex is ideally located in central Te Puna.

Property: Off attractive tree lined Clarke Road, just ten minutes from Tauranga, automated gates access a drive that is more an avenue, flanked by post and rail fences of two paddocks which have proven perfect for horses. You arrive first at the large shed building - centred by two loose boxes (current use) with a double bay shed each end, one of which has an extra high stud for the camper van, boat, or horse float.

Round the corner to the home and appreciate the symmetry created by a building project five years ago. Rotorua architect, Darryl Church, realised these owners' ideas to extend the original home and build sheds which were separate but cohesive. The result is a large circular parking and turning area outside the dwelling which curves towards the sheds, which complete the visual circle without seeming contrived.

The original home has been made much larger by the addition of a wing each end. View it from the lawn and tennis court of the north facing gardens and you can see the complementary roof lines which add interest externally also creating interesting high ceilings internally. A big light filled foyer was created with double doors for a generous entrance to a 300m2 plus home. Spaces are accentuated by lots of light and a clutter free environment with strategic splashes of vibrant colour. Central living comprises of a spacious open plan lounge dining and kitchen. The family room is next door. Three sets of doors ensure you easily move out to a sail covered patio which links the grounds and looks across the valley. Bedrooms are in two wings - large master suite and office one side then two large bedrooms, family bathroom and farm sized laundry linking the double garage the other.

While the upper level of this property has the home paddocks, tracks lead down to approximately 12 acres of flat grazing (about 10 paddocks) below. The grazing (currently supporting cattle) is well fenced and easily accessed, the pleasure of moving or checking your stock enhanced by a spring fed pond surrounded by attractive plantings.

Location: Few regions in New Zealand or the world for that matter have as much to offer as the Bay of Plenty. From the gentle harbour waters to its surf beaches, its fishing and diving grounds to the scenic bush, the Bay is as much a quiet recreational playground as it is a thriving business and rural community. Key economic elements for the region include Tourism, Horticulture (predominately Kiwifruit and Avocado production), Viticulture, Pastoral farming, Forestry, Housing and Holiday Makers. The rapid growth in the area provides a vibrant living environment from job opportunities to business prospects with a sustainable future. Tauranga as a city is one of the fastest, if not fastest growing cities in New Zealand. With a mixture of beautiful scenery, great beaches, cafes, restaurants and nightspots it is more than a city it is a lifestyle. The award winning schools also provide a key reason why Tauranga is proving to be such an attractive destination for both ex Kiwi's and migrants as a place to set up their new life in New Zealand. This is a prime Te Puna location, just 500m from the well known Caf? Paradiso and it's surrounding boutique shops. Also just a quick commute to the city for schooling or work. Coming home will always be a pleasure.

In Brief:

300m2 plus home fully renovated five years ago

Large shed suits camper/boat and stables

6.8410 hectares of land on the prestigious Clarke Road

Less than 10 minutes to town and only two minutes to Bethlehem