How Green is My Valley

Big family home and separate accommodation above a beautiful valley farm appeals for its options.

The owners of this sheltered north facing small farm say they have had some of their most treasured moments sitting outside their home enjoying the sunshine and the view across their land to the waters of the Tauranga Harbour. They can lean over the front fence and view most of their near 12 acres which slopes below through a pretty valley where willows border ponds, and the trees attract native birds. The land is in nine paddocks with deer fencing on the farm boundaries and is so well tracked that you can drive to every paddock and of course to the yards. The land supported a thriving hobby business rearing alpaca and now grazes eight miniature Highland Cattle (a bull, two steers and five heifers).The cattle enjoy the lush hillsides and there is the option to retain this delightful herd with the property. The land has been very well tended and fertilized and this conscientious farmer leaves it in excellent condition.

This may be lifestyle farming but there is a second source of income potential in the separate studio accommodation next to the house. Guests will relish their haven and love the 'rustic luxury' of the space.

The three buildings - high stud double garage, studio and home - sit in a row facing the valley and the view, all echoing the 'sophisticated barn' style in corrugated iron and titan board construction. Every one of the five bedrooms in the main home faces north. There are two on the ground floor off the spacious L - shaped living area which is backed by a generous galley kitchen with long engineered stone benches. Concrete floors absorb heat during the day and release it at night assisted by an efficient pallet fire in winter. Doors on one corner stack back to merge with the outdoor living area. The upper floor sports three more bedrooms, off a room sized landing. The huge master suite with its high ceiling has an equally huge en suite bathroom with double showers, double spa bath and dual hand basins. The family bathroom is also upstairs with a handy 'loo' below.

Turntable Hill Road is a peaceful no exit road near State Highway 2, half way between Tauranga and Katikati "exactly equidistant between the Bethlehem and the Katikati Countdown supermarkets" the vendors say, appreciating the ease with which they can access either town or city. Primary schooling provides the difficult choice between two reputable country schools, Omokoroa Number One and Pahoia School.

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.