Contemporary on Carmichael

Tucked well back from the road in its own private realm in Bethlehem, this unique designer home sits in a highly sought after and prestigious city fringe neighbourhood. The architecturally designed three-bedroom, two-bathroom block and weatherboard residence has a townhouse feel yet is spatially generous on a 215 sqm (approx.) floor plan. Perfect for active mid-life couples moving into the Bay of Plenty to live life to the full and families who love the great outdoors and come home to chill and socialise.

Two levels of highly specced luxury living is skirted by easy-care boardwalks and decks, courtyards fringed with lushly exotic landscaping, and enough lawn for the pooch to feel the grass under his paws. Ground floor living comprises large open plan sitting room with the dining area accessing a private barbecue deck for an alfresco alternative as the sun goes down. The kitchen is full of panache with engineered stone benchtops, dazzling stainless steel appliances including Bosch dishwasher and 5 burner gas hob, and subway tiles which continue into a neighbouring scullery also housing the laundry. The adjoining media room with gas fireplace is wired for sound and a perfect retreat for hanging out with those you love. There's room here too, to set up the nerve centre if you work from home. Illuminating the stairwell, the overhead trio of a sublime goose feather Eos pendant installation can be admired from all angles. Up here the accommodation comprises three double bedrooms with the master a beautiful space for a private retreat from the world. A generous customised dressing room leads to an intimate tiled ensuite, and the large main family bathroom includes a standalone tub while downstairs there's a useful guest powder room.

Carpeted double garage and extra parking inside gates, the easy walk to nearby Gordon Carmichael Reserve adds to your lifestyle. A superb gateway Tauranga locale in close proximity to shops, parks, beaches with top schools minutes from your door.