luxury architect houses for sale Te Puna, New Zealand

Nestled at the top of the Minden’s exclusive enclave and exposed to the best views in the Bay of Plenty, this property is embraced by native bush and sheltered from the prevailing weather. Uniquely crafted by well-regarded Colin Davis and brought to life just five years ago by sought-after builder Luke MacGibbon of 90 Degrees Construction, the home presents as new. This exemplary, modern, and enduring residence is a collection of clever details and high-quality inclusions. A five-star lifestyle, over and above in every respect. Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Powder Rooms Three Indoor Living Spaces Alfresco Living Area 2 Car Garaging + Carport 371 m2 Internal Floor Area 6,445 m2 Land Area (All measurements approximate only)

Surrounded by nature and the Minden Scenic Reserve, this architectural statement rests harmoniously in a private setting just moments from sought-after eateries, shopping destinations, and leisure activities in Te Puna and Bethlehem, and is set to benefit substantially from improvements to local roading, ensuring trouble-free access to any destination. This uber-modern, high-quality home has been designed by well-regarded architectural firm, Insight Architecture, and meticulously crafted by New Zealand Certified builder, Gene Hollands. Its timeless material choices and clean lines, both inside and out, create a tranquil retreat with a strong connection to its occupants and its environment. Peaceful, easy, and comfortable living for a couple or a large family has been built into the floor plan, with architectural features and high-end inclusions ensuring that objective. The home’s green surroundings and thoughtful landscaping keep maintenance inputs down and provide the potential to create the elements of your ultimate lifestyle with the hard work already done. Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3 Living areas:  3 Office:  1 Laundry: 1 Garaging:  3 car garaging Decking:  100 m2 Floor Area:  365 m2 Land Area:  6,696 m2

Elevated and offering exceptional convenience, this property provides expansive Bay of Plenty coastal views while being just five minutes from the Bethlehem shopping centre and only fifteen minutes from Tauranga’s CBD. Significant renovations by Creative Space Architecture have expertly expanded the existing modern home. These updates refine natural light and liveability with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and all-day sun, accommodating family needs while maximising the enjoyment of this incredible site. This lifestyle property offers space, privacy, and flexibility. Practical infrastructure includes a 100m² modern shed with a substantial concrete apron, an extensive flat hardstand, and additional enclosed and covered storage; perfect for workshops, vehicle storage, or trade equipment. With all the hard work done, this is a turnkey opportunity for a family seeking easy lifestyle living with a rural outlook. Immerse yourself in panoramic views while benefiting from the convenience of city proximity.

Situated in Matua on the aptly named Kings Avenue, this property brings together all the desirable elements of the Matua community and a convenient location, with easy access to the area’s best recreational spots and the CBD. With significant contribution from renowned local architectural designer John Little, comes a striking and timeless character home of soulful significance. Sitting on over half an acre of enchanting, private gardens, there is the luxury of space for contemplation and play. Residential properties on sections of this size and maturity are few and far between, and typically tightly held. The home's layout and spaces allow couples or families to create an ideal lifestyle in a secure and very desirable location. Recent upgrades (circa $400k) inside and out make this jewel in the crown a property that needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated; you won't be disappointed.

A stunning Contemporary Farm House respectfully settled into the landscape atop a limited number of desirable homes in the exclusive Mana Ridge lifestyle enclave. New in 2018 from the drawing board of Adam Taylor, this home achieves a remarkable balance of beautiful, practical, and high-performance design, with its timeless quality elements, separation of living and sleeping wings, and passive design principles. Only the best fittings, fixtures, and providers were selected for inclusion in this build, including Halliday + Baillie, Verkart, Blackmores, James Dunlop, Plumbline, Anchor Ceramics, and Twill Interiors, to name just a few. A designer lifestyle property with epic views, space, and countless leisure options for the family. The increasingly desirable convenience of a central location offers easy connection to the Mount Beach, major shopping centres, and the Tauranga Airport.

An on-trend architectural showpiece from the pen of renowned architect Brendon Gordon and built to the highest of standards by well-regarded Gudsell Builders, this home takes full advantage of the uncommon, central, elevated waterfront opportunity the site provided. Luxuriously envisaged for the ultimate couples' experience, whether full-time or lock-up-and-leave, this residence offers a true pedestrian city lifestyle and the utter convenience and prestige of the most central of positions. Savvy buyers will appreciate the proven long-term value of real estate of this nature and its scarcity in the marketplace. Consider the exceptional value and features on offer here when compared to central apartments, with none of the disadvantages associated with shared garaging, common spaces, or Body Corporates. A true vanguard of design and city living.

Located prominently on the top of a ridgeline of the Welcome Bay foothills, with privacy assured. This breathtaking property offers the most outstanding panoramic views of Tauranga City, the Harbour, Mauao, the Bay of Plenty coastline, Kaimai Ranges, and rural landscapes to the south.  This Master Builders “House of the Year Supreme Winner” was built by Johnny Calley and designed by architect Cate Creemers. The brief was a home of difference, that was sculptural and crafted to embody solidity, warmth and light, whilst also creating a canvas for art and collection. Attention to detail and workmanship here is second to none. This home is equally suited to families and couples; buyers who value design, quality, views, peace and privacy are sure to connect with this outstanding property.

Central lifestyle buyers are set to discover an exceptional waterfront retreat on an exclusive gated peninsula, shared with only a handful of residences and perfectly positioned to capture northerly views of the inner harbour and Mauao. Architecturally designed for effortless modern living, this home blends elevated coastal luxury with functionality, offering exemplary indoor–outdoor living, a creative courtyard focused layout, and thoughtfully crafted spaces ideal for couples, families, and guests alike. With unique artist-designed landscaping, easy water access for swimming, fishing and foreshore exploration, this property delivers a rare combination of centrally located waterfront, on a lifestyle sized setting, with modern design and comfort. To learn more about this opportunity, visit our website for more information, including: • Features • Chattels, Fixtures, Fittings • Design & Build • Legal & Financial • Photos & Video Land Area: 3,130 m2 Dwelling: 333 m2 house (with 123 m2 decking) Four Bedrooms Three Bathrooms Two Living Rooms Study Spaces Laundry 2 Car Garage Pool

Extensively renovated six years ago by Mod Architecture and builder Tony Farley, this home presents as new and represents an obsessive attention to detail and an eye for timeless tradition. The site separates naturally with highly curated estate-like landscaping, terraced above an industry-benchmarked Avo orchard. Situated on a short and peaceful rural road that dead ends at the harbour’s edge, this elevated site, with its extensive deck and patio spaces, provides the best of rural, harbour, and Kaimai views with privacy and prestige.   Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  3 Powder Rooms:  2 Living areas:  4 Storage Room Laundry: 1 Garaging:  4 car internal access garaging Extensive deck & patio spaces Floor Area:  348 m2 Land Area:  1.44 ha (approx. 1 ha of Avocado & 3,700 m2 of near flat curtilage with water views)

Situated in a private waterfront setting, just moments from Katikati’s town centre, this property enjoys a unique position where the rural outskirts blend into the serene northern reaches of Tauranga Harbour. From renowned Colin Davis of Davista, this thoughtfully designed home has been meticulously built and lovingly maintained by its owners for nearly a quarter of a century. More than just a place to live, it offers a tranquil sanctuary harmoniously connected to nature, where time is measured by the ebb and flow of the tide. Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Powder Rooms Three Indoor Living Spaces Games Room Study/Office 2 Car Garaging + Carport 334 m2 Internal Floor Area (+ Shed 100 m2) 3.4398 ha Land Area

This little-known and rarely exchanged lifestyle enclave was conceived as part of a boutique golfing estate and provides for the most stunning of Bay of Plenty coastline and rural views. Enviable levels of peace and privacy are found just moments from the beach and the leading shopping, dining and recreational amenities of the Mount and Papamoa. Owned by its designer, the home is an intriguing design across a tiered site, ensuring commanding views from the majority of the floor plan. On-trend architectural and designer details create amongst the most stylish and functional of family lifestyle packages. Of significant appeal for golfers will be the golf course access with no green fees for Summerhill’s few privileged residential owners. For those less interested in playing the course, it provides a delightful green space for walking or running. This property represents a rare and “pure shot” at lifestyle living.