Nestled atop a hill in the picturesque Wainui Valley, this architecturally stunning family home offers an enviable lifestyle with exceptional views.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence has been home to its current owners for just under 20 years, over which time they have lovingly developed the property with tropical gardens, a large semi-commercial lime orchard, various fruit trees, grazing paddocks and vegetable beds.

They designed the home to suit the site and take advantage of the breathtaking views, which extend across farmland to the coast and out to Whakaari White Island.

There is extensive parking outside the triple garaging beneath the house, with a series of wooden tiers taking visitors up to the front entrance, which opens onto the main open-plan living space.

The front of the home is eye-catching with an arrowhead design that draws in the view and allows for the creation of three distinct living spaces. There’s a lounge with woodfire at one end, a high-spec kitchen with massive scullery at the other end and in the centre, at the arrow’s point, a sunken dining room that can be fully opened to the deck.

You’ll never tire of the view, but if it becomes too windy on the front deck, you can retire to the atrium.

The living area and bedroom wing wrap around this paved central courtyard, which has multiple access points. A fishpond, exotic plantings and the sound of running water give it a peaceful tropical vibe.

A long hallway with windows overlooking
the atrium and feature insets for furniture or artwork provides access to the four bedrooms. The first two rooms are large doubles with walk-through wardrobes and a shared central bathroom.

As far as master bedrooms go, prospective owners of this property can take their pick from two – one with a heat pump and the other with a small wood burner.
Both masters share a massive tiled ensuite that opens via bi-folding doors to the atrium.

It includes a spa bath at the forefront, a walk-through shower and, tucked in the back, his and her vanities.

The current owners are using one of the masters as a private lounge which, given its access to the atrium and the conservatory, works perfectly for them. There is a third bathroom off the garages below.

At 2.6 hectares, this property is easily maintained and brimming with possibilities. It’s already able to support a self-sufficient lifestyle.

For the environmentally conscious, the available paddocks offer an opportunity to plant native trees, creating a haven for wildlife.

There is potential for bee farming and extra earnings through the sale of limes or Airbnb with a newly built cabin on-site.

148 Stanley Road, Wainui | Listed by: Eves Whakatāne | Ph  07 463 0020
Sale: By negotiation | Open Home: Sunday, 11am-11.30am
Agent: Steve Robinson 027 445 9373