Wonderful, Workable on the Waterfront

A secluded harbour front property which combines gorgeous views, impressive home, substantial sheds.\n\nThe home merges into its tree framed backdrop while overlooking a flat 'paddock' long enough for a 300 metre airstrip. It fronts the curve of the beach along this private piece of Tauranga Harbour paradise which is also the base for a substantial business.\n\nThe home is set discretely on the rise with two large shed complexes either side, obscured by high yielding avocado trees, both used in the manufacture of components for bridge building. One has a high stud interior divided into big boatshed with doors each end and equally large workshop facing a massive covered concrete pad. On the other side of the home a drive curves to an even larger shed with lock up areas and a mezzanine, currently the 'tea room' for a dozen employees. A dedicated office block and a home office house the administration and design departments of this thriving home based enterprise. \n\nDepending on your attitude the sheds will be the 'clincher' on this property, or they will be an appreciated bonus to living in a beautiful home in a beautiful setting. Inspired design delivers an architectural triumph in the way the 514m2 home (completed late 2005) embraces the wide views from the elevated site and embraces family life in all its variety and as it evolves. Its length affords water views for the living areas, the master suite at the west end of the home and two of the four bedrooms in the east wing. Ceilings soar over the perfectly appointed kitchen (backed by a generous scullery) which enjoys an easy relationship with casual living one side and formal dining beside a step down lounge on the other. Built in cabinetry and comfy window seats in living areas and bedrooms are among features which add intimacy and cosseting comfort to a large home. The upper level was originally designed to be self contained living for a parent with bathroom and serviced space for a kitchen. The expansive room with its own deck currently serves the family as a 'crash pad' for teenagers and becomes a media room when the sound proofed drapes are pulled. This home soaked up 20 people over Christmas in happy harmony and could easily lend itself to paying guests configured as it is with plenty of private spaces. \n\nThe four bathrooms span the luxuriously practical en suite, a family bathroom, a 'thru suite' between two of the bedrooms, and the upstairs bathroom. It may seem boring to mention storage when there is so much else to celebrate but there are cupboards galore, heaps of places to put stuff and a very cool cupboard in the family room which conceals computer nook, entertainment system and bar.\n\nThe living areas are designed for family relaxation or entertaining, inside and out. Four sets of doors spill you out effortlessly to partially covered patio along the front of the home. The outdoor fireplace and waterproof sail encourage all season use of the covered al fresco space outside the kitchen. The patio surrounds a swimming pool at the family bedroom end, its outer edge retained to alleviate the need for safely fencing; almost creating an infinity pool. \n\nLandscaping influenced by a professional and interpreted by a keen gardener provides framing foliage without impeding the views in a mix of formal and free with places to sit and contemplate the view, plenty of shade, and lots of lawn for play. The harbour is shallow and safe with plenty of scope for water sports - sailing, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, or fishing from a dinghy. It is a haven for birdlife and the godwits regularly perform stunning aerial displays over the water.\n\nIntensive drainage ensures the lower paddock is dry all year and in all tides. It could be fenced for grazing the prolific grass growth which produced two lucrative harvests of hay last season. Shelter surrounds an area designated for a tennis court. Two self-maintaining ponds are home to pet and wild ducks alike\n\nMatahui Road is an attractive country road ten minutes from Katikati and approx 20 mins from Tauranga. It is known for its progressive country school and for the quality of the homes and lodges which front the harbour. This is one of the best!\n\nLocation\n\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.\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.