First comes the quiet, then the birdsong, then the feeling that you’ve stepped into your own private world tucked between rolling hills, sea views and outlooks to Mt Maunganui, Mayor Island and the Kaimai Range, set upon a magnificent 2.432ha section.

With its high-pitched tiled roof, dormer windows and farmhouse charm, the home carries all the romance of a classic country house. Step through the vine-covered pergola to warm timber floors, soft natural light and garden-facing windows that anchor every room in calm rural elegance.

The galley kitchen glows with wooden ceilings, light cabinetry, a deep farmhouse sink and outlooks that make everyday cooking a pleasure. Beside it, the dining area opens through bifold doors to the timber deck and paved patio, a natural setting for long lunches and slow weekend coffees.

The living room, with polished floors, a fireplace and expansive windows, forms the tranquil heart of the home. On this level, three bedrooms sit downstairs. A terracotta-tiled bathroom, rustic vanity, relaxation room and welcoming hallway complete the level, along with a hobbies room or home office off the garage with French doors spilling onto the lawn. The property also benefits from town-supply water.

Upstairs, the master suite becomes its own sanctuary, with a private bathroom and a quiet sitting area beneath sloped white ceilings and exposed beams.

Outdoors, curved gravel paths thread through lawns, lavender borders, native plantings and shady trees. Secluded seating areas, a rustic shelter, a swing and an elevated swimming pool create a private oasis. The tranquil park-like grounds even offer scope for intimate wedding settings, with space for pets or small-scale grazing too.

Just minutes from vibrant Katikati and within easy reach of Tauranga, this soulful property blends privacy with practicality.

To experience it for yourself, call Brooke Woolsey.