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Homes to Host Christmas In: Dreamer Edition

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Ana Samways

By Ana Samways (Content Writer)

Last updated: 19 November 2024 | 5 min read

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Discover five dream homes perfect for hosting an unforgettable Christmas. A Western Bay of Plenty paradise features a hydro slide and basketball court, while Waimauku's grand Woodhill House offers classic elegance.

Other options include a serene Warkworth riverfront retreat with a private jetty, a charming North Shore character home with city views, and a sprawling rural homestead near Rotorua, providing the ultimate country Christmas experience for the whole whānau.

1. Waterworld: All I Want for Christmas is a Home with a Hydro Slide!

2. A Romantic Classic with Grand Proportions

3. Go with the Flow This Christmas: Riverfront Relaxation

4. Good Character on the Shore: A Home Not Just A House

5. Rural Life and Style: Rotorua Homestead and Paddocks

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