Idyllic setting at end of peninsula overlooking harbour

Tanners Point is one of those idyllic places that hide under the radar within Western Bay of Plenty. Drive the state highway from Tauranga to Waihi and only the road signs give an indication of the peninsula settlements that dot Tauranga Harbour.

It’s a large site – around 837 square metres – beautiful gardens and a home designed to blend with this environment and scenic outlook. The view over Tauranga harbour is one thing, but this property also focuses on its garden – an aspect which adds to the appeal of this setting. Tiered to add definition and, with a backdrop of pohutukawa, there are places to sit out in the sun in private, pick fruit from the trees and potter in the vegetable patch. It’s a sublime spot – who wouldn’t want to live this close to the water? Tanners Point has a charm of its own – one with a village ambience and laid-back lifestyle.

The house has been renovated throughout – finished with contemporary styling and thoughtful consideration with detail. It has been double glazed and upgraded with new insulation in 2016. Upmarket finish in the key kitchen and bathroom areas add flair, while practical woodgrain flooring in the living area match the mood of the setting. High-end finish matches the entertainment factor the home offers with easy flow from the kitchen to outdoor areas. The house is built to the site, two levels and facing north

With a studio bedroom on the lower level, this home offers various options on how to live. This lower room is ideal for work. With its own access from the driveway and good off-street parking, this is perfect to invite clients out to the solitude of Tanners Point. Provision for a lift looks to the future, while attention to detail takes care of today. The home is versatile and engaging. Extra parking, workshop space, lovely garden areas – all this and just a stroll to the water to launch the kayak, wander the foreshore or swim. With coastal walks, deep water anchorage and all-tide boat ramp nearby, Tanners Point has to be one out of the bag.