Contemporary Feel | Character Appeal

Escape to your own lifestyle, at 748 Taihape Road. This modernised extension of a charming cottage offers exceptional comfort, smart technology, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Set on a well-established, predominantly flat site with excellent infrastructure, this home beautifully blends contemporary living with a peaceful rural backdrop.

Step inside to discover high ceilings and hardwood floors in sun-filled open spaces, framed by numerous large windows and sliding doors that seamlessly connect to the kwila deck and outdoor entertaining areas. The main living area is warm and inviting, featuring quality built-in cabinetry, stylish lighting, and a Mitsubishi heat pump for year-round comfort.

At the heart of the home is a superbly crafted designer kitchen, complete with a double Shaw stone sink, Bosch dishwasher, AEG oven, Electrolux gas hob, integrated range hood, full wrap-around tile splashbacks, and an island bench with seating - ideal for casual gatherings. The colour-matched appliances and Bordeaux bar fridge add character and charm of this era.

Families will appreciate the highly functional floor plan, which includes four bedrooms. The luxurious master suite boasts bi-fold doors leading to the deck and spa, a cosy window seat, dual wardrobes with built-in storage, and a beautifully appointed ensuite with heated floors, a freestanding bath, and a spacious tiled shower.

Practicality shines through with features like an impressive family bathroom, generous mudroom/laundry equipped with quality appliances, a diesel radiator system, insulation, double glazing, and solar power with battery storage. The property also includes a solar-powered EV charger, Starlink internet, outdoor power points, and automated features such as a rain-sensor louvre system and electric gates.

A separate, powered office/studio offers excellent work-from-home potential, while the additional old shearer’s quarters provide even more options.

Outdoors, the property is well equipped with rainwater tanks, PureTech filtration, some deer fencing, a separate paddock that includes a small goat shelter, and an automatic Husqvarna mower, which is included in the sale.

If you're seeking a contemporary country home with all the conveniences of modern living, just 20 minutes from Hastings and Taradale CBDs, I encourage you to come and see what this property has to offer.

Fiona Harper - PGG Wrightson