1026B Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga & Surrounds

Award winning seaside star

2009 was a not only a great year for New Zealand red wines, it was also a memorable one for prestigious company, Shaw Builders, when this elegant home took out the Gold Award in its category. What does a home have to be and do to warrant such accolades? The design and layout are testament to the architect's understanding that those who live here will want to experience a sense of cruisy connection to the coast and blend that with cutting edge sophistication.

The three level home with elevator would be the ideal permanent lifestyle option for those who regularly travel abroad and want to grab their luggage and lock it up. With a self-contained guest accommodation on the ground floor, there's scope to house elderly relatives, the live-in nanny, AirBnB visitors or an independent teenager with attitude.

Alternatively, those who live outside of the Bay of Plenty will love the peaceful location as they arrive for the holidays, spacious rooms, an arresting northerly facade and with liberal proportions, decks flow from a variety of living areas designed to maximise your time in the sun and encourage lots of quality hang outs with friends and family.

Park the boat and head upstairs to your contemporary kitchen to cook the snapper for moments in time that few get to savour. Privacy and seclusion are assured with intercom entrance to this four-bedroom three-bathroom beauty. Gas fire, central vacuum, surround sound system as well as a slew of other features, this immaculate residence is close to the beach, shops, and transport links for expressway commuting. Located in an emerging neighbourhood, it's only a short drive to the Mount for a mooch around the base and a coffee to finish.