Our guide to the best homes on the market, nationwide.
17A Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch
Cashmere is known for its quality family homes and this is one of the best available. The original house has been extensively renovated and now has a state of the art kitchen with top quality appliances and a large dining and living space with French doors opening to the deck and garden. Upstairs are four bedrooms, each with lovely views and the master enjoys an ensuite, while the family bathroom has underfloor heating for those chilly winter mornings. The large, elevated section has well-established fruit trees, yielding cherries, oranges, apricots and plums. You’re also in zone for excellent schools. Set date of sale March 19.
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8 Ocean Parade, Pukerua Bay, Porirua
Whether you’re looking for a weekend bolthole or a permanent base outside the big smoke, this little seaside charmer has all you could possibly wish for. Just 50sq m in floor area it would suit a single person or couple, with a neat little bedroom, an absolutely dinky 1970s kitchen, a compact bathroom with shower and a surprising amount of living space, which includes a separate sunroom. While it’s gorgeous just as it is a new owner might want to add value and there’s certainly potential here. Emotional homes like this are a rarity so if you want to reboot, 40 or so minutes from Wellington CBD, seize the chance now. Deadline private treaty March 21.
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27 East Street, Pukekohe, Auckland
This sensational heritage-listed elevated villa is one of Pukekohe’s original landmark homes and it’s been brought into the 21st Century, just perfectly, with an architectural designer in charge of the renovations. The kitchen is beautifully appointed and the large dining, living and music room provide room for everybody – plus there’s a formal lounge. The upstairs master bedroom has its own living room. Beautifully finished inside and out with a wraparound veranda complete with fretwork, extensive patio space and, of course, the pool, this four bedroom property offers everything you’d expect at a luxury resort lodge – every single day of the year. Auction March 20.
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255 Main South Road RD 2 Mosgiel, Otago
If rural life is beckoning, this magnificent manor on 66990sq m outside of Mosgiel and just 15 or so minutes from Dunedin CBD via the motorway could easily become your dream home. Beautifully decorated in classic, timeless style it offers six bedrooms and four bathrooms plus two verandas – one with a spa pool and the other with a conservatory. There’s also a fully equipped guest suite. The gardens are perfect and park-like and you’ll love the picturesque lake. The property is currently set up for keeping horses but it has potential to be used for other pursuits and the rural and mountain views are simply exceptional. Asking price $2.1 million (plus GST on land, if any).
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7 Athol Place, St Heliers, Auckland
One of St Heliers best-hidden treasures surely has to be this private resort-like single-level home on 1214sq m, tucked away in Athol Place. Built in the 1960s it has been well-looked after and modernised over time. At the heart of the home is the kitchen and open plan living with three bedrooms beyond, while there’s also a separate one-bedroom wing for guests, teenagers or other extended family. The main living areas open to the patio and solar-heated pool, which is a huge drawcard as are the subtropical palms and plants. You’ll be close to schools, the beach and Madills farm. Auction March 13.
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40 Blue Gum Drive, Rodney
Families and those that love to entertain will be captivated by this thoughtfully designed modern home overlooking a peaceful reserve. The 258sqm single-level home features five bedrooms, three with ranch slider access outside. The open-plan kitchen is complemented by a large open-plan living/dining space, with bi-folding doors offering indoor/outdoor flow onto huge private patio with glass balustrade and cosy fire-pit area. Sale price $959,000.
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14 Selwyn Road, Napier
Imagine your own sub-tropical oasis in the sunny Hawke's Bay and it probably looks very much like this divine villa on its enormous, private 1153sq m landscaped section in Hospital Hill. Beautifully renovated there’s nothing left to do except enjoy the luxurious interior with its light, bright living and dining and bedroom spaces – plus one of the most spectacular kitchens we’ve seen for a long time. With its white tiled walls and wooden floor it provides a dream setting for family life and outside, things just get better with French doors opening to a deck and the pool. Come and holiday at home. Tender closes March 27.
