There’s something about cul-de-sac living that feels like childhood summers bottled up: bikes skidding, neighbours waving, the odd stray ball over the fence. This three-bedroom home on a generous 726m² section brings that same sense of joy. With 120m² of floor area and all the modern updates, it’s the kind of place where first-home buyers, young families, or smart investors can stop scrolling and start planning.

The hub of the house is social: a wide living room where the kids can sprawl Lego empires while you keep one eye on the game, flowing through to a dining nook and kitchen with crisp subway tiles, stone-look counters, and a pantry that actually swallows the weekly shop. It’s practical, yes, but also cheerful.

The three bedrooms are calm, light-filled, and versatile with the primary sitting quietly away for proper grown-up downtime. The bathroom and separate WC mean no morning bottlenecks, and the bonus sleepout/office space lets you work from home without sacrificing the kitchen table, or the perfect spot for "the teenager".

Step outside and you’ll find Whakatane’s version of a Kiwi dream: flat, fenced lawn for the kids and pets, a deck for the summer barbecue circuit, and the option of keeping the playground-set should you choose for it to stay... There’s also great garaging, off-street parking and enough room to stash the trailer, bikes or the barbecue you swore you’d only use once a week.

The location is the final tick. Tucked away in an easily affordable and highly desirable cul-de-sac. It’s that balance of convenience and breathing space that makes this one of Whakatane’s best-kept secrets.

Want to see it for yourself? Call Aaron or Celeste and make this address your next chapter.