Tauranga's growth puts this country property within the city though it does not feel urban at all.
The acre (4036m2) and the warm comfortable family home were subdivided off the family farm, allowing enough grazing for a few sheep or a pony, or the option to lease that portion to neighbouring farmers as now happens.

Property:
The home was built in1986 and has been in the same family ever since. You arrive up a drive to an 'egg shaped' roundabout where a seat sits under the weeping ash tree. The gardens are all low maintenance with paved paths, easy lawns and no weeding to do, but a good vegetable patch beside the garden shed; and a carport for the boat or caravan in addition to the home's internal access double garage. The secluded gazebo at the end of the verandah has housed a spa pool.
Solid in brick, timeless in design and incorporating pitched ceilings for extra space and atmosphere the home feels welcoming and enduring. Copious storage has been incorporated into the three bedroom interior with one double bedroom and a bathroom downstairs and two more bedrooms including the master bedroom up above for lots of light, air and enhanced green rural views.
The living is open plan with kitchen facing the drive, morning sun flooding in conservatory windows above the double sink and colonial styled cabinetry. It links casual living and dining which opens to a sunny courtyard and to a large conservatory. Timber ceilings soar above the adjoining lounge warmed by solid fuel fireplace with a clever wood cupboard accessed from both inside and out.
The home has been loved and well cared for and while some may wish to do some cosmetic modernization it retains features which are both appealing and in excellent condition.
Tauranga city is expanding out Tauriko way towards the lower Kaimai Ranges, and this location is earmarked for expansion. It is so close to the city via the expressway that the pretty lane to your property delivers you home to the country from the CBD in just ten minutes.

Location:
Few 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.
Key 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.
Tauranga 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.