30 Seaview Road, Herbertville, Manawatu

In what is a highly sought after rural locality, along the desirable Tukituki River valley 25-30 minutes from the beautiful golden sandy beaches of Kairakau and Pourerere; 25 minutes of Havelock North, 10 minutes from the rural township of Otane with local primary school or better still, 6 minutes from the iconic Patangata Tavern and renowned trout fishing spots - your new life in the country could not be sweeter. The easy contoured land encompasses 5,800m2 or 1.433 acres where one can enjoy all the pleasures of country living, including a lovely rural outlook. This manageable bareland parcel is the ideal size for children to enjoy a sense of freedom, have a few pets, and perhaps you could make the shift to sustainable living by establishing a vegetable garden and orchard. The simple covenants on the now issued title allow for both a new built or relocatable home, old or new, something that's very much a rare find in today's market. Purchaser's will be required to supply and install their own rain water collection and storage; and septic system.

By Negotiation

Within a magnificent half acre (2292m2) setting, surrounded by established hedging, huge sweeping lawns with an array of specimen trees, citrus grove, large vegetable garden and an assortment of shedding - the good life is well and truly on offer. Brimming with all the charm and character of its early 1900s era, this gorgeous villa has been beautifully and sympathetically modernised over the years to create a truly wonderful family home. Be drawn to the quaint covered verandah and welcomed into a charming front entrance where a strategically placed free standing fire keeps the home warm and cosy in winter. From here enter into the formal lounge with the most beautiful authentic fire surround, take the hallway past two well portioned bedrooms or into an enclosed sunporch that also doubles as a handy third bedroom or quiet office space. Stunning polished timber floorboard are underfoot in the combined country style kitchen and dining complete with original, now ornamental coal range - even the free standing claw foot bath with its ornate feet looks right at home within the family sized bathroom. The laundry opens out to a practical, separately fenced utility area to the rear with carport, single garage and dog run. Set within the small rural township of Takapau, 20km south of Waipukurau, all while being handy to the community facilities on offer including tennis club, golf course, two primary schools, four square supermarket and health centre. If small town life is just what you're after, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Buyers $595,000+

Here we have an enviable combination that few homes can offer - size, space, situation and shedding! Absolutely picture perfect from the street within its highly desirable "Waipawa hill" location, this well-presented turn of the century villa has been beautifully refurbished to offer a wonderful standard of modern day living. All the charm of its 1920s era is present from the size and spaciousness of the rooms enhanced by the magnificent high stud ceilings and the intricate nature of the lead light windows. The sizable, combined lounge and dining with galley opening to the contemporary kitchen enjoys a glorious north facing aspect while being well heated by a freestanding wood burner. There are three huge bedrooms plus a quaint sunroom that opens off the master that could also double as a dressing room or quiet office space and wait till you see the recently refurbished bathroom - it's an absolute beauty! A handy second living or kids rumpus room opens to a pleasant deck overlooking the neat and tidy 1049m2 section with optional above ground swimming pool. And just when things couldn't possibly get any better - how about the huge shed situated to the rear of the property with its two-car garage, workshop area and enormous two room studio!

Buyers $699,000+