Rural Rapture

A rural lifestyle with a beautiful home and good income could not be more attractive.\n\nIt's a gorgeous property; a thoughtfully designed and tastefully appointed near new Cape Cod influenced home with classy separate accommodation and 3.06 ca ha green kiwifruit in an attractive rural enclave near Omokoroa.\n\nWhile one of the five blocks of the sunny sheltered northerly sloping orchard does border this country road near but quietly apart from the main highway, the 4.2640ha property is accessed up a short tree hugged hedge lined drive. The home commands the upper level of the very gently sloping land. This is a living environment carefully conceived to deliver all day sun and lots of options whether you are inside or drawn out via bi fold doors from the lounge, open plan living and two of the three bedrooms. The interior atmosphere is character expressed in a clean and crisp manner; pitched ceilings in the open plan area contrasting with the intimate space of the separate lounge where cavity sliders let you chose your level of privacy from the main space. Two gas fires keep you warm in winter; the doors invite you outside to patio, wide paths and a delightful loggia where you can entertain in almost any weather beside the outdoor fire. \nStainless steel is used effectively as benchtops in both the kitchen and scullery, where colonial handles and reverse detail on cabinetry give a homely touch to streamlined design. The large central island by the dining area is topped with subtly patterned granite. \nBedrooms and the office line the wide hall. You will revel in a comfortable master suite with room for a chair by the sunny side doors and a huge en suite bathroom with open tiled shower and dual hand basins. Engineered stone features in the bathrooms and these rooms and the laundry d?cor echoes the grey shades used throughout the home. There are two more large double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete with Cleopatra bath.\nA breezeway separates the main home from sophisticated self contained two bedroom accommodation set up for either a family member or paying guests to enjoy space and ambience beside the orchard. The double garage at the end of this dwelling links the main home. Across wide parking and turning space, a two bay shed with a covered area beside further storage serves the orchard. The five blocks of kiwifruit are thoroughly sheltered and immaculately tended, easy to manage or be managed and generate an income in the region of $120,000 net.\nThis is a delightful property with options for accommodation use and with lifestyle choices; close enough to Tauranga city to drive to work in 15 minutes, far enough away to feel enraptured every time you arrive home to rural peace and pleasure.\nThis area north of Tauranga is one of the most popular for orchards, farms and lifestyle located as it is within easy access of Tauranga and the satellite villages on the way, and close to the coast for boating on the harbour - the nearest boat ramp is on the Omokoroa peninsula just opposite. Auckland is just a couple of hours away and when you are loving your rural haven in the bountiful Bay of Plenty you would not want it any closer! \n\nLocation\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