Proving that a property can be both family friendly and fabulous this Matua half acre plus (2526m2) even has its own grassy access to the water's edge. Kids and kayaks can get to the beach of the safe shallow inner harbour down the fifteen metre wide private access corridor of which this property owns exactly half (seven and a half metres). Parents can watch them playing on the front lawn or dashing down to the sea from the living areas which span the mid level of this beautiful Paradise Homes built plaster over 'Celcrete' (aerated concrete) dwelling. The hot outdoor shower on the utility side of the home keeps sand outside! This property may be in the middle of a prime Matua residential area but its extra large site and the orientation of the home keeps it pleasantly, privately apart. The home was designed with teenagers in mind and gives young people a complete domain facing the terrace on the lower level of the home. Three bedrooms and a living room open to the terrace. They share two bathrooms, and have their own kitchenette. Sound proofing protects the sanity of parents and family relishing the luxury of the main living space above.
Lift access is stylishly concealed behind a wrought iron door. More wrought iron lines the stairs that swoop up from the welcoming entrance foyer with paneled ceiling and chandelier. The stairs deliver you to the sophisticated intimate lounge and the long dining and family room beside a central kitchen, redefining the term 'hub of the home'. The style is French provincial contemporary. A huge granite island has a wide galley each side. There are three sinks - two under sliding windows to the balcony. Wall ovens and hobs under a traditional canopy occupy the inner wall. A large family can eat and work here harmoniously. Another bedroom/ guest room is right behind the dining room sharing this level's bathroom with the living area.
Parents will love having their own domain above, where the views extend to Mauao and up the Tauranga Harbour. Cavity sliders incorporate the gorgeous tiled bathroom with dressing room behind. This area is a parents dream! The sixth bedroom or office has French doors to the street side, practically placed to facilitate a home based business.
The 354m2 floor area does represent a lot of living but the 'zones' make this as intimate a home as you want with choices of places to gather and plenty of escapes. This family fabulous home gives you all the benefits of living in an established suburb with good local schooling and central city handy; greatly enhanced by your own water access.

This home is priced below capital value and well below replacement cost.