A Beautiful Block Near The Coast

Sunny roomy family home in attractive grounds on well sheltered, well husbanded kiwifruit orchard.\n \nThe high shelter that surrounds this kiwifruit orchard extends to line the drive and add further protection to the home, its garden and its utility area outside a large shed. \n\nLooking lovely in spring as the mature trees blossom and you appreciate the way the home opens to patio right round the spacious open plan living. Morning sun streams into the kitchen and the high timber ceilings enhance light and atmosphere. The master bedroom suite (with a huge bathroom) also benefits from morning sun. Two more bedrooms and family bathroom all span the long sky lit hallway which ends at an enormous rumpus room - an ideal distance when there are teenagers in the home. An office is tucked inside the front foyer and the laundry is sensibly farm sized. This is a home with proportions that lend themselves to an easy decor update and flatter many styles of furniture. The garden is easy care with box hedging and relaxed plantings, all surrounded by an appealing open trellis styled fence. \nThe huge shed at the rear of the property could serve as garaging for personal vehicles and storage for orchard equipment. \nThe .7 can/ ha of green kiwifruit is in two blocks separated by the curve of the drive. The smaller block is in front of the home while the much larger one occupies the entire side of the property, dropping very gently through a slight dip in the land. \nThis is an easily managed orchard which could be leased out while you simply enjoy the lifestyle. You live within easy reach of Maketu (just down the road) and Newdicks Beach or other local coastal beaches. Te Puke is handy and the Eastern Arterial route's completion will streamline journeys to Mount Maunganui and Tauranga. For lifestyle or income a very tidy proposition.\n\nLocation\nFew 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.\nKey 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.\n\nTe Puke is known as the Kiwifruit Capital of the World. New Zealand's booming kiwifruit industry had its beginnings here. It's now a major export crop; hundreds of local growers produce millions of trays of the traditional 'Green' and the succulent 'Gold' that are shipped out worldwide. Te Puke is conveniently located in the heart of the Bay of Plenty region and just a short drive from its major centres - Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane. Te Puke also has a flourishing farming sector - based on dairying, cattle, deer and sheep. It is also known for honey and bee-related health products.\nTauranga 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.