Secluded space and gorgeous harbour view

A classic Lockwood home that offers a practical backdrop for boisterous family life set on a massive waterfront section. Nestled within Athenree’s peacefulness, surrounded by trees, wide expanses of playground lawns and endless scenery, this idyllic location is a wonderful opportunity to escape the bustle and to bring all the toys.

Four bedrooms and two lounges provide ample space for family and friends. The feather in the cap, however is the separate furnished bedsit studio. Fully renovated and set to the side of the main house, it enjoys the same fabulous water views. A multi-purpose studio, it’s ideal for the overflow of family and friends. It’s also a sublime sanctuary as a workplace or studio for artists or simply a retreat. There’s no end of opportunity with this property.

Athenree’s location at the end of Tauranga Harbour puts this village in a triangle of choice.

So close to Waihi Beach’s cafes and shops, it’s also an easy drive to Waihi or Katikati.

Space and privacy are the key features here. Hidden down a long, tree-lined drive, the house is not visible from the road, enhancing the sense of mystery. It’s a huge site at around 1.055 hectares. Flat gardens around the house itself and grassland sloping down to the waterfront. With safety in mind there is mainly new paling fencing on the side boundaries and black designer railed fencing surrounding the house to let the kids and dog run around at will.

The knotted timber décor typifies Lockwood’s 80s’ look. Key areas have been refreshed with a newly renovated bathroom and ensuite.

Two lounges offer separate spaces to retreat to, one around the log fire; the other with a cosy window seat for snuggling up with a good book.

Outdoor flow is integral to this home’s lifestyle – verandah patios and open sunny spots all around the house allow you to follow the sun and ensure a close connection with nature and those amazing water views. At night, lights from other areas around the harbour twinkle as a reminder of how close Athenree is to its neighbours. The serenity is bliss.

The big attraction with this property is the opportunity and scope it offers. It’s not simply the house. There’s also enough room here to build a large garage, workshop or shed.

With fishing, boating and other water recreation being such a large part of life at Athenree, this property caters for every pursuit.