12 Ross Street, Otane, Central Hawkes Bay

Ticking both the "need" and "want" lists - this is the ideal family home! Modern, with four bedrooms and set on the edge of the Otane village with a large double garage and extra off-street parking, a huge wrap around deck that takes in the all-day sun and an awesome in-ground swimming pool with entertaining area! With a north facing orientation, the sun pours in creating a light and warm ambience throughout. Alongside two double bedrooms, with in-built double wardrobes, sits the large master bedroom with walk-through wardrobe and ensuite. The fourth bedroom is slightly smaller and would be the perfect home office or craft/sewing room. The main bathroom features a shower over the bath and sits alongside the separate toilet. Functionality has been key to the design of this home with no wasted space, privacy from neighbours and multiple areas to relax, entertain and have some family fun. This is showcased by the open plan living, kitchen and dining area which flows onto the wrap around deck through large stacker doors creating great indoor-outdoor flow. Cleverly set just off the kitchen is the laundry, hidden behind bi-folding doors with a great use of space between both areas. Kept warm and dry by a heat pump and HRV system and there is plenty of storage throughout for all your family needs. Otane has so much to offer, with the local Sports Club, Primary School, hotel, store, cafe, tennis courts and high school buses all within walking distance. The larger centres of Waipawa and Waipukurau are a short drive away, with Havelock North and Hastings a mere 30-minute commute. If you are into beach life, there are three amazing beaches within 30 minutes making for the perfect weekend getaway or head west for some fun in the Ranges. It is hard to fault this home and with a lick of paint and a few touch-ups it will be the envy of many or simply leave it as is and you will still have the ideal family home. DEADLINE SALE: Closing 2pm, Thursday 7 October 2021.

Buyers $695,000+

Get ready to live an outstanding lifestyle in a premium location on the outskirts of Otane. A picturesque and private modern three-bedroom home on just over an acre (4298m2), full of head turning design features including a modern kitchen with scullery, open plan living, master with walk through wardrobe and luxurious ensuite. Attached to the garage is an external art studio / office, complete with its own bathroom. All set in a productive olive grove with lovely established gardens, veggie garden, hot house, orchard, chook run, woodshed and large workshop. So much thought has been put into this home and grounds, simply put your feet up and relax with a book or your favourite beverage on the beautiful verandah and overlook the manicured gardens and petanque court. Otane is a highly sought-after location, five minutes to Waipawa and an easy commute to Havelock North and Hastings, local beaches and a great selection of local schools. This property is truly unique and a must see.

Buyers $969,000+

When looking for a business location with premium road frontage to State Highway 2, you cannot look past this opportunity! And it comes with a 1950s three-bedroom home set on a substantial three quarter acre (3,033m2) section, fully fenced and privately tucked away behind established trees and gardens. There is so much scope to turn this property into an outstanding local feature, with a large business workspace complete with amenities, office space and plenty of off-street parking. The 160m2 shed with attached 45m2 carport has previously been home to a mechanic, with 3-phase power and mechanics pit, but the opportunities are endless to transform this building into whatever you desire. With two large roller door access points and the ability to drive around the perimeter of the building there is loads of space to either add more off-street parking or perfect for deliveries. Alongside the business premises sits the three-bedroom home, complete with a two-bedroom detached cabin/studio, creating five bedrooms for the family or can be transformed into additional spaces for the business. Throughout the home are stunning timber floors and joinery typical of this period and the living space opens onto a concrete outdoor space perfect for summer BBQs overlooking the large lawn and garden area. A small paddock behind the home is perfect for a few pet lambs or farm animals, with plenty of shelter and good perimeter fencing. It won't take much to give this property a make-over and bring it back to life or you may have other ideas such as rental opportunities for the home or business spaces - the opportunities are endless. The key to this property is location - across the road from the popular Pukehou School, and a short 20-minute commute to Havelock North and Hastings. Pukehou is a great community, with the Paper Mullberry Cafe always a buzz, and a fantastic collectables and garden art shop just up the road. DEADLINE SALE: 4pm, Tuesday 5 July 2022.

Buyers $595,000+