68 Puke Road, Paeroa, Hauraki, Waikato

Set on a generous 2,261m² (more than half an acre), this classic brick home pairs the space of country living with the ease of being minutes from conveniences. With that hard-to-find mix of privacy, practicality and potential, it's perfect for families or anyone wanting a little more land without losing convenience.

A long, tree-lined driveway and wisteria canopy set a leafy tone; beyond, lawns, fruit trees open out to green views and big-sky light. Inside, the 103m² floor plan is warm and practical. The kitchen features ample bench space, quality appliances and a walk-in butler’s pantry/prep room - ideal for preserving, brewing or bulk storage. Dining flows to a sun-bright lounge where polished timber floors meet a woodburner (in a classic brick surround) and a heat pump for year-round comfort. Wide windows frame the gardens and pull the outdoors in.

Three bedrooms enjoy garden outlooks; the main opens toward the covered terrace. A family bathroom, separate laundry and good storage keep day-to-day life easy.

Outdoors, the lifestyle really takes over. The covered pergola patio is built for long lunches and rainy-day play. Expansive lawns give kids and pets room to roam, while citrus and established planting invite the gardener in you. There’s shed space for tools and projects, abundant off-street parking for three or more vehicles (plus room for a boat/trailer), and scope to add more shedding or a studio (subject to council consent). An aerial view reveals a bonus: roof-mounted solar panels to help with running costs.

Just minutes from Paeroa’s town centre, this address offers the ease of local cafés, schools and shops close by, with the Hauraki Rail Trail and Karangahake Gorge within easy reach. State Highways 2 and 26 connect you effortlessly to Thames, Hamilton and the wider Waikato.

Ready to trade pace for peace? Mike Mattson can show you how - call today to arrange your viewing.