Captivating country combination

On a quiet, rural cul de sac, ten minutes from shops and urban services, an upgraded 1960s home nestles in beautiful grounds bordering a block of organic kiwifruit.

This 2.0395 hectares (more or less) has been cherished by the same family for over fifty years. The mature trees and gardens, which have featured in the BOP garden festival three times, are the result of decades of nurture. The big shady trees, the densely planted flowerbeds and scooping paths are now a seasonal source of pleasure, endless adventure for children or grandchildren.

The home is a superb example of restrained mid-century architecture sensitively upgraded inside and out for light airy contemporary living. Clerestory style windows line up atop brick walls which nod to the heritage in an otherwise white bright interior. The galley kitchen is wide and well-appointed with a deep window for a garden view, a stable door to the patio, and its own hot water cylinder. More garden glimpses from the dining area's window seat. Sunrise light floods the main bedroom and clever design ensures other seemingly compact bedrooms are very flexible. Bathroom layout spans separate shower, bathroom and loo, all fresh and crisp.

The suntrap terrace right along the north side has seated 100 people! For early morning sun, relax in the conservatory on the east end.

It's just a few steps from the front door to separate three car garaging with workshop space. Keep the mower and implements in the large garden shed.

The grounds merge to 1.2can/ha (more or less) of well sheltered organic Hayward kiwifruit on steel Agbeam. Currently leased, it can provide a passive or active income. Water from the property's own bore ensures a regular supply year round.

A captivating country property for a rewarding family life, or an equally rewarding semi-retirement in a locale sought after for proximity to the city, to good schooling of all levels and to arterials routes out of Tauranga.

Property sold plus GST (if any).