True Romance

<p>THE SETTING<br /><br />Tucked away at the end of a quiet Te Puna cul-de-sac, this beautifully established property has the kind of presence that only comes with time. Mature gardens wrap around the home, creating privacy, shelter and a wonderful sense of arrival, while the elevated position captures peaceful views across the surrounding countryside towards the Te Puna inlet.<br /><br />Set across 9,875sqm (more or less), the grounds unfold through established gardens, a brick potager and 68 avocado trees - offering space, beauty and a genuine sense of escape.<br /><br /><br /><br />AT HOME<br /><br />Warm, character-filled and generous in scale, the 366sqm (more or less) residence has been designed for family life, entertaining and simply enjoying being at home.<br /><br />At its heart, the country-style kitchen features an impressive built-in oak table - a natural gathering place connecting the living spaces on either side. An intimate lounge with an open wood fire provides a cosy retreat, while a second lounge with a gas fireplace offers another inviting space to relax.<br /><br />Bi-fold doors open wide to the covered loggia and pizza oven, creating a sheltered extension of the home for long lunches, summer evenings and entertaining throughout the seasons. Beyond, the brick potager and established gardens continue the connection between home and grounds.<br /><br />Upstairs are three bedrooms - two doubles and a single. Both double bedrooms open to a generous, sun-filled balcony enjoying peaceful views towards the estuary and surrounding countryside, while two of the bedrooms have their own private ensuites.<br /><br />All bathrooms feature underfloor heating, which also extends through the downstairs hallway and entrance.<br /><br />A dedicated home office adds further practicality, while triple garaging provides generous space for vehicles and storage. Above the garage, a separate guest suite with its own private entrance and ensuite creates an inviting fourth-bedroom option for visiting family, extended stays or those wanting a little more independence.<br /><br /><br /><br />BEYOND THE HOME<br /><br />Adding another dimension to the property is an approximately 180sqm building, comprising around 110sqm of high-stud shed space and a further 70sqm of self-contained accommodation.<br /><br />Skylit and impressively proportioned, the shed features a high-stud remote door and three-phase power, providing serious space for vehicles, a workshop, storage, hobbies or a home-based business.<br /><br />Adjoining the shed, the self-contained apartment offers flexible options for independent accommodation, extended family or additional income, and comes complete with its own carport.<br /><br />Grapevines trail the verandah, adding another layer of character to this beautifully established lifestyle property.<br /><br /><br /><br />THE LIFESTYLE<br /><br />For those drawn to the water, Waitui Reserve is approximately five minutes away, offering a lovely beach and convenient boat access to the Tauranga Harbour.<br /><br />And while the setting feels wonderfully removed from the everyday, Tauranga CBD is approximately 15 minutes away.<br /><br />There is a lot here, but perhaps the greatest appeal is how naturally it all comes together: a substantial family home, beautifully established grounds, guest accommodation, serious shed space, a separate apartment and room to simply enjoy life.<br /><br />Private, established and unmistakably Te Puna.</p>