A home where the layout makes sense, the garden has presence, and there’s enough room to live properly without constantly negotiating for it. 45 Kea Street hits that note in a way that feels settled and quietly capable, right from the street.

The living areas are generous, anchored by a lounge that carries both a wood burner and heat pump, so it holds its own year-round. There’s a natural flow through to the dining area and into the conservatory, which becomes its own little rhythm point through the day - morning light, a quiet read, somewhere to land with a coffee while the house wakes up. The kitchen has a clean, practical finish with subway tiles, good bench space and a breakfast bar that keeps things social without getting in the way.

Upstairs, the bedrooms take on a different feel entirely, tucked under pitched ceilings with exposed beams that give them character you don’t come across often anymore. It’s a softer, more private zone at the end of the day. Downstairs, the third bedroom sits conveniently for guests, a home office or someone who prefers to stay on one level. Two bathrooms keep mornings moving, with a full family bathroom and a second that adds flexibility when you’ve got people coming and going.

The 721sqm corner section is fully fenced with that classic white picket frontage, and the lawn has enough depth to be properly used. There’s a paved patio ready for long lunches or late dinners, established planting that gives the home a sense of maturity, and plenty of garaging that goes beyond parking, with space to store, tinker and actually use.

Set in Katikati, you’ve got everyday essentials close by - supermarkets, local shops, schooling and medical centre - along with easy access north to Waihi Beach or south into Tauranga when you need it. It’s a town that balances practicality with a slower pace, and this home fits that rhythm well.

If this feels like the kind of place you’d settle into easily, give Vance Bibby a call.