LIFESTYLE: Welcome to Rissington where you can embrace the "good life" on a one acre cottage lifestyle amidst the welcoming warmth of this awesome rural community. Perfect for a couple or a young family, this cosy three bedroom cottage features polished wooden floorboards throughout, a lovely modernised kitchen and open plan living with the sunny patio so very inviting through the French doors. An extra room with external barn style doors is terrific for storage or re-purposing to suit your needs. Bring your gardening flair and transform the grounds to a new glory. There is room for grazing a few lifestyle pets and stock too. It's just a short walk to the nearby Mangaone River for those summer dips or go further to explore Patoka, the natural hot pools and up into the Kaweka Range. A unique cottage lifestyle that has been held close in family ownership for many years. Now that the tough decision has been made to sell, will you be the lucky new owner of this wee gem? Tender closes 4.00pm Thursday 6 October 2022 hawkesbaylifestyle.com

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Picture yourself here - the canvas has been prepared, the landscaping is well underway, and the expansive building site awaits the first shovel. Bring your dream plans or get designing - any new home here will undoubtedly boast a wide north-facing layout to fully capture the stunning rural and mountain views that stretch for miles from the naturally elevated platform. The owners have undertaken an extensive planting program with an abundance of hundreds of flourishing native trees, an orchard, and picking garden. Tracks have been formed throughout the property, exploring the undulating contour and leading to the two small ephemeral streams that meander through. Sensible building covenants are in place to preserve the integrity of your investment and those around you; power is at the boundary. An easy picturesque 20 minute drive to Hastings and Taradale with the excellent Sherenden Primary School just down the road. Escape the urban life and enjoy the vibrancy of rural living. A playground for the whole family - just waiting to happen. hawkesbaylifestyle.com

From $450,000

Don't miss out on this golden opportunity! Our vendors are ready to part ways with this flood-affected property. Previously Whitfield Transport's Depot, this prime location on Pakowhai Road presents a fantastic project for the astute who are ready to roll up their sleeves and create their own enterprising lifestyle. Towards the front of the property, the office building could be restored or removed and a generous section of hardstand still remains. Set back from the road, the modern four bedroom dwelling is primed for restoration having undergone extensive silt removal and with the internal gib stripping already completed, the structure is in excellent condition and free from dampness. The grounds are ready for re-landscaping with plenty of the original plantings still intact. Additional features include container sheds for storage, pony yards, a large paddock for grazing complete with cattle yard and loading ramp - an ideal set-up for a variety of lifestyles. Undertake your due diligence without delay to ensure you can secure this excellent property. This superb opportunity is not to be missed! hawkesbaylifestyle.com

Buyers $1,100,000+