Family home on large site offers freedom for work and play
TIPS FOR A MORE HARMONIOUS HOUSEHOLD
By Jo Ferris
Anyone with a growing desire to seek a quieter pace of life might want to look at Katikati. With the township’s quaint mural appeal – main-street shopping and hanging basket attraction - Katikati manages to cling to its long-held image of a country village.
This property is far enough from town to enjoy a sense of rural ambience, while being handy enough to the shops to stay in touch. Primary and college schooling is down the road too, which makes this home ideal for families. With tennis courts and lawn bowls a short walk from this address, community club activity and lifestyle balance are high on the tick-list with this property. It’s a large site at 2248 square metres, more or less. Hiding from the road and tucked in a rear corner of this enclave, the home and garden are seemingly in a world of their own. There’s a lot of potential here – both for the house itself and the grounds. Definitely room for a swimming pool. The kids’ trampoline can sit comfortably in here as well, and still have playground space for the kids and dog. With creative landscaping and more trees, this home could melt into this corner and cherish total seclusion.
It also offers scope to work from home – thanks to a couple of out buildings that provide several options for business. One building is a single garage with studio/office and three-phase power. A second shed sits in another corner. This is a newer, two-bay shed with high stud. There’s also a small garden shed and covered storage for firewood. That will be handy in the coming months, when the log fire needs lighting up inside. There are also two heat pumps for added convenience – one in the lounge and the second in the master bedroom.
This is a solid, split-stone home - three bedrooms, one bathroom and spacious open-plan living. This includes a modern kitchen with dual wall ovens, generous dining space and family lounge. A conservatory offers another living area to enjoy a more casual setting, while outdoor flow slips out to a sunny, decked area – complete with a ramp if wheelchair or mobile scooter access is required. Comfortable as the home is now, there is obvious potential to add value – either giving it a new look, or extending the house to include another bathroom and more rooms. There’s plenty of space to take the house and garden to the next level.
As the street name suggests, life here is near reserves and water. Park Road Reserve is at the end of this peninsula neighbourhood, while Uretara River is nearby for some kayaking. From the harbour to the hills – recreation is all around – plenty on offer here for family life.
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