


Listing Description
Opportunity Knocks - Act Now
68 Puketapu Road, Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay
To be sold by auction on 15 Jan, 12:00 pm
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Property type | House |
| Capital value (CV) | $710,000 |
| Parking | 1 car garaging |
| Agency reference | HBNP1782 |
| Broadband in the area |
Description
Whether you’re searching for your first home, needing more room for a growing family, or eyeing your next clever development move, this classic 1960s gem is bursting with personality and possibility. Positioned on a generous 954 sq m corner site, its private, established and brimming with future potential.
Cruise up the circular driveway and you’re greeted by a sun-drenched, north-facing patio, the perfect spot for morning coffees, brunches, or summer BBQs. Step inside and you’ll find a bright, open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen that keep family life flowing smoothly, with a heat pump ensuring comfort no matter the season.
Down the hall are four double bedrooms, ready for family, guests, hobbies, or working from home. Three feature charming bespoke joinery, and two with French doors opening out onto the fully paved courtyard, an ideal nook for soaking up the sun and enjoying the raised gardens. Beautiful native timber floors carry that irresistible 60s character throughout, making the whole home feel warm, inviting, and wonderfully authentic.
Outside, the practical perks keep stacking up. Established grounds, a west-facing courtyard, a single garage with workbench and a garden shed for all the extras. Dual street frontage and a circular driveway make coming and going a breeze.
Set in sought-after Taradale, you’re just a stroll from Dolbel Reserve, scenic walking tracks, local shops, and top-notch schools. This home delivers instant lifestyle appeal and the rare extra of outstanding development potential. Renovate, rejuvenate, or completely reimagine.
Homes this original, this lovable, and this full of opportunity don’t come along often so don's miss your chance to unlock something special.
AUCTION: 12:00 p.m. Thursday 15 January 2026, NZSIR Napier Office (unless sold prior)
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Jacqui Taylor
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New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Hawkes Bay, (Licensed: REAA 2008)
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