The View That Started It All

Twenty-one years ago, this was little more than open pasture and a shelterbelt. Standing here for the first time, the owners looked out across the Waimapu Stream and surrounding countryside and knew they had found something special. It wasn’t the size of the land that captured them—it was the view. Even today, they still describe it as ”the best they had ever seen”.

Everything that followed was designed around that moment.

Rather than selecting a plan from a catalogue or following the latest trends, they began with a vision of the home they wanted to create. To bring that vision to life, they assembled an experienced team of highly respected professionals—including an architect, builder, kitchen designer and colour consultant. Together, they created a home that feels timeless rather than trend-driven, with every room carefully positioned to embrace the landscape and every detail thoughtfully considered.

The result is an impressive 409m² residence set on 3.7 hectares, offering four generous bedrooms, four bathrooms and four-car internal garaging. Expanses of handcrafted timber joinery frame the outlook like living artwork, while soaring ceilings, hydronic underfloor heating, custom cabinetry and quality finishes throughout reflect the uncompromising standard to which the home was built.

At its heart is the kitchen and family room—the place where family naturally gathered. Complete with granite benchtops, quality appliances, a butler’s pantry and abundant storage, it connects effortlessly with the living spaces before opening onto expansive decks and the stone barbecue courtyard. Whether entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, every space has been designed to celebrate the remarkable outlook.

Beyond the home itself, the lifestyle is equally compelling. Mature fruit trees, productive avocado and mandarin trees, the peaceful Waimapu Stream and regular visits from tūī create a setting that feels wonderfully removed from the pace of everyday life, while Tauranga’s schools, shopping and amenities remain just a short drive away.

Thoughtfully designed for the future, the property also includes a substantial 48m² separate building complete with bathroom facilities. Originally envisioned as a space that could evolve with the family’s changing needs, it now offers exceptional flexibility as a workshop, studio, gym, games room, home office or retreat for extended family and guests.

Perhaps what makes this home truly special is not simply its size or specifications, but the philosophy behind its creation. The owners never set out to build a showpiece. They built a home that worked beautifully for their family—a place where craftsmanship mattered, where quality was expected, and where the landscape was always the centrepiece.

Today, after more than two decades, the home that once perfectly suited a family has simply become more than they now need. For the first time, this remarkable property is ready to begin its next chapter, offering another family the opportunity to enjoy a home that wasn’t built for the market— but built for life.