In the best area of Kawerau and on a large 915sqm fully fenced rear section, among owner occupied homes and on a quiet cul-de-sac street this lovely 3-bedroom Lockwood home has plenty to offer. With a huge double garage, plenty of parking space the unimproved section is a landscape waiting to happen.

The owners have started renovations with brand-new carpet and vinyl throughout and new curtains are ready to go up. The kitchen and bathrooms are workable but with some basic modernising of the kitchen and bathroom this would be a very reliable and fashionable home.

The open plan living areas overlook the front garden, with plenty of light from the large windows and ranch slider. The three bedrooms are of good size with built in robes. The large laundry has outdoor access, and there is a separate toilet and bathroom. Lockwood homes are low maintenance and high quality and this home represents great value.

This home is ideal for the first home buyer, someone wanting to down size, or the motor-homer looking for a lock and leave with great neighbours. For the discerning investor looking for a high return this property will easily attract a tenant willing to pay between $260-270 per week. And there's room for improvement, you have a comfortable home but also added value to your property for future sale or equity.

With Kawerau's superb climate, fantastic community spirit, up-to-date facilities and all within an easy commuting distance to Rotorua, Whakatane and Tauranga, it's easy to see why Kawerau was voted New Zealand's premium retirement town and the best place to live in NZ. For young families, there are excellent schooling options, a new $19m college, free swimming pools and numerous parks and reserves to enjoy.

Boasting a new Govt Medical Centre, increasing private investment which includes a New World Supermarket, new particle board factory, extensive in