On Holiday at Home on Beach...

It is rare to find a property that epitomizes so perfectly all that makes life on Tauranga's premier waterfront so desirable. Rarely does a redesign and total rebuild result in such an architecturally and aesthetically pleasing solution.

The superb location has provided the setting. This is one of Tauranga's most sought after waterfront locations. It is a quiet no- thoroughfare road flanked by parks, prized walking areas and in close proximity to Cherrywood Shopping Centre. The CBD is close but could be miles away as you enjoy uninterrupted views of the harbor and entrance, Mauao, Matakana, and the Coromandel to the west - an ever engaging outlook, beautiful by day, sparkling by night.

Careful planning and attention to detail has resulted in the creation of two Will Tatton designed homes that provide a positive alternative to apartment living. The potential purchaser has been thoughtfully considered - perhaps a busy professional couple looking towards retirement, people who are seeking the freedom to lead an active life within a contemporary environment perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

Space has been allowed for hobbies, storage, "his and hers" domains or work spaces, even the possibility of running a business from home.

The two residences, a single level home to the front and two level living at the rear, have been created to be owned and enjoyed completely separately and privately.

Décor has been deliberately kept to a clean palette reflecting rather than challenging the stunning environment, and providing a canvas for your individual design style. Stonex kitchen benches, and neutral glass splash backs, soft touch drawers and quality fittings blend with the dining and living areas, all facing north and capturing that effortless essence of life by the water. Generous decks - floating above the view upstairs and glazed to deliver a seated panorama down - extend living and entertaining options all year round.

The master suite in each is a special havens. Sliding windows open to the sea in one, sliding doors to the deck and solar heated pool from the other.

The rear four bedroom home has its two downstairs bedrooms designed to offer workspace options. A lift gets groceries direct to the kitchen. The front home has three bedrooms plus an external access office between the garages and room for a gym. Both have space for the kayaks, skis, bikes and golf clubs that are vital to active "baby boomers'".

These superbly timeless homes deliver in a very stylish way, understated but with flashes of brilliance, just what we desire in a dwelling in the 21st Century; a place that is a joy to come home to and relax and entertain in, and a home that enhances a life full of friends, family, sport, and travel.