Serenity, Seclusion and Family Fun in Te Puna

Superbly sited perfect family home with estuary view in organic kiwifruit orchard.\n\nTe Puna West is one of the Bay of Plenty's most sought after coastal enclaves, tree surrounded homes hugging the waterfront, and orchards and lifestyle properties abounding. Tauranga city is only 17 minutes away, Bethlehem village and its burgeoning town centre just 10. There is a local primary school and buses to secondary education.\n\nThis property encompasses everything that attracts residents to the locale - tranquillity, water views, sunshine, seclusion - with the added attraction of the orchard which wraps the home and its grounds. The 2.98ha of organic kiwifruit provides a substantial supplementary income with your level of input up to you. The orchard was once supported by the approx 500 m2 of cool store and packing shed but now that kiwifruit is handled by larger operations the facility is ideal for dry storage and has potential for other uses, enhanced by its separate entrance off Wallace Road, the quiet street which ends at the local harbour side reserve and boat ramp.\n\nThe home's drive passes avenue like through the orchard to arrive at ample parking outside the 10 year old two level home designed to deliver a balance of open plan style living and separate rooms to retreat to and creating a wonderful relationship with the outdoor living and the expansive easy care grounds it merges with. The slope of the lawn affords tranquil views across the estuary framed by mainly deciduous trees, shady in summer, expanding access to outlook and sunshine in winter. A fantastic pool complex - with lap pool extension to the main pool, diving board, spa, changing room, toilet, shower, - sits unobtrusively below the home, benefits from the view and will entertain family for hours. \n\nThis is definitely a family home. All five bedrooms (one downstairs, three more plus the master suite above) are massive. Bathrooms (one below, two above) are generous and practical with no glass to clean, and sensible linking of family bedrooms with their bathrooms. The north facing master suite is a luxurious haven accessed via a sky lit hall under the eaves, illustrating the way roof space is often incorporated as living and exceptional storage. \n\nThe main living area wraps the north end, its focus on the kitchen, where benches and ovens flank the rear walls, windows open wide to the loggia style covered outdoor living, a timber central island creates a social hub, and the large scullery makes entertaining easy. The polished gum floors of the foyer, hall, and kitchen/dining/family area link a more intimate carpeted lounge with fireplace. All rooms have sliders and bi folds to the covered verandah.\n\nAdd to this a huge separate rumpus/media room (fits large pool table) at the other end of the house and a family and pet friendly laundry opening to 'mud room' storage space outside a double garage with rear doors and plenty of room for bikes and kayaks, and you have the perfect environment for a family- great for teenagers. But also a home where a couple can enjoy living alone, maybe while they wait for the next invasion of children and friends!\n\nThis is country living at its best - an orchard for interest and income, a life of peace and plenty above the water, conveniently close to the city, flexible and fun.\n\nLocation info: \nFew 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.\nKey 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.\nTauranga 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\n