The Height of Relaxed Luxury

This hilltop Whakatane property takes living in relaxed luxury to new heights. The location on Mokorua Hill between Whakatane and Ohope Beach, and the stylish quality home in beautiful naturally landscaped grounds are a combination that would be hard to beat.

This 6,223m2 property occupies a prime position with green hillsides beside and behind; and view to the north past Kohi Point to the ocean. The atmosphere is open and rural yet Whakatane town centre is two minutes down the hill in one direction, Ohope Beach two minutes in the other by car, many easily accessed local walkways linking the two.

The six year old Shane Wilson built home is set into the slope of the hill, its plaster over block base and copper capped cedar upper levels merging nicely into the multi layered NZ natives and flax based landscaping. There is lawn in front of the lower level, steps to the upper deck, and fern fringed pebble paths around the rear of the home extending to a sunny sheltered flat for the clothes line with steps to the highest lawn with the widest view. The gentle gully below is wetland and native bush and above the drive more lawn merges with a grassy hillside which is part of this property. There is plenty of parking for visitors.

The double front door is accessed across a macrocarpa walkway. The foyer fans to an extra large carpeted double garage (room for storage and gym) one side, down stairs to the family bedroom wing and up to the living floor with master suite above. This is an ideal family home where parents enjoy splendid isolation with their own balcony while family spread out on the ground floor.

The living is one big open plan area delineated by good design. An exceptionally wide and well appointed kitchen with a generous central island suggests many convivial times spent perching at the breakfast bar while meals are being prepared. A fully equipped butler's pantry separates the work area from the social side which overlooks the lounge, with dining to the side. Deck fronts all the living areas, stepping back into covered outdoor space heated by the double fireplace which also faces the lounge. The nook at the end of the room offers a sense of seclusion, a place to relax for a chat or curl up on the window seat with a book. This level also has a powder room and cleverly incorporated office.

In the lower wing three light airy bedrooms and family bathroom line up side by side; all the bedrooms opening outside where pavers form a patio under the eaves of the deck above. There is ample storage off the hall.

Created by a meticulous builder the home displays attention to detail throughout, interior d?cor and fittings reflecting the no compromise approach. This is a property for the discerning who also love a relaxed haven for family enjoyment and entertaining. Families who need to keep in touch with town and schooling yet appreciate their own space and their own wide views will relish the atmosphere up here on the hill.