71 Palm Springs Boulevard, Papamoa, Tauranga & Surrounds

Timeless on the reserve

Positioned on a prime corner site with reserve and waterway frontage, this striking Palm Springs residence brings together design credibility, generous scale and an outlook that immediately sets it apart.

Designed by Idea Architects and built by Harwood Homes, the home has been thoughtfully created by the current owners with a clear focus on proportion, light, outlook and everyday liveability. Spanning 289sqm more or less on a 740sqm more or less site, it delivers the ease of single-level living with the space, substance and presence of a substantial home. There is a beautifully grounded quality to the design. Oamaru stone and Celcrete cladding with double-glazed joinery give the home a timeless, durable feel, while clean lines and generous glazing bring a subtle resort-like confidence. It is striking and carefully considered in every detail. The setting is one of its defining features. Long views stretch across the reserve and waterways, creating an ever-changing backdrop that brings reflective space and a genuine sense of connection to the landscape.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining zone is flanked by two walls of stacker doors, giving the space a pavilion-like feel. One side opens to the louvred deck and long reserve outlook; the other spills into a partially covered internal courtyard, enhanced by the privacy wall extending from the garage. It is a clever counterpoint of big open views and sheltered retreat, with living spaces that breathe in two directions. The family room and separate living room continue this connection, with generous glazing framing the ever-changing reserve and waterway outlook. A gas fire adds warmth and atmosphere, while the open-plan layout can be configured to suit the way the next owners want to live.

The kitchen is highly functional and beautifully appointed, with the rare advantage of both the main kitchen and walk-in scullery each having their own sink and dishwasher. This makes everyday living effortless and entertaining beautifully streamlined, allowing preparation and clean-up to sit neatly behind the scenes.

Accommodation is thoughtfully enhanced by an internal fernery, which separates the three-bedroom wing from the primary bedroom. This wing is serviced by the family bathroom, while the laundry room has external access to the partially covered patio. The family bathroom is beautifully appointed and inclusive of a shower with integrated bench seat, vanity and toilet, while a separate powder room is positioned discreetly away from the living spaces for guests. The primary suite forms its own generous retreat, complete with a substantial walk-in robe and a beautifully appointed ensuite with underfloor heating, bath and shower with integrated bench seat.

A large double garage and substantial walk-in linen cupboard ensure the practical elements are just as well considered as the design. Solar panels help offset the cost of electric water heating, adding efficiency to a home already rich in quality and comfort.

The Palm Springs location completes the picture, with easy access to local pubs, cafes, the beach and more.