luxury houses with pool for sale Tauranga, New Zealand

Privately positioned well back from the road, this charming 1940s homestead sits on an exceptional 4.37-hectare lifestyle block, offering the perfect blend of space, privacy, acreage and refined rural living. This home has undergone extensive renovations and improvements, resulting in a beautifully modernised interior that thoughtfully preserves its original character and timeless features including native Matai flooring, high ceilings and feature wood detailing throughout. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the seamless balance of classic elegance and contemporary comfort. The striking designer kitchen with full scullery will cater for day to day living and large scale entertaining. Open plan areas connect well with the outdoors and lush environment. Both the formal and informal rooms have bespoke fires adding to the ambience of this special home. The wrap-around enclosed sunroom is a versatile space - a work from home office or children’s play area. The master suite is discretely positioned with walk in robe and ensuite. French doors open to a the serene surrounds, read your book under the protected veranda. The additional character filled bedrooms are serviced by a stunning, spacious main bathroom. All of the interior aesthetic is so on point. Designed with family living and entertaining in mind, you can enjoy long summer days by the in-ground heated saltwater pool or make the most of the private tennis court—perfect for hosting family and friends. Live the good life, enjoy the established fruiting orchard which is prolific. Children have so much space to grow and explore. Adding further appeal is a spacious studio, ideal for extended family and guest accommodation. Positioned off the garage and accessed via a separate deck. This space is a welcome new addition to the property. The established grounds are well suited to both lifestyle living and grazing, with eight fully fenced paddocks offering excellent versatility. The supporting infrastructure is equally impressive, featuring bore water for external use, two 30,000-litre rainwater tanks, and a reliable trickle-feed system. The new triple garaging and original shedding are an integral part of the property. Conveniently located within easy reach of Hamilton City, Morrinsville, Cambridge, and local amenities. This property presents a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully upgraded lifestyle block in a private, popular location. It is zoned for Tauwhare, Hillcrest, and Berkley Schools. Secure your future lifestyle—this is more than a home; it’s a way of life. Disregard the RV, as the property has since undergone significant renovations.

New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Award Winner 2018 Designed by Matt Chaplin of Sumich Chaplin Architects. Interiors by Matt Chaplin and Nickola Horrocks. Landscaping by Halligan Associates. An elegant vessel for shared experiences, Pukemoremore Estate rests gently amid 36.64 hectares of fertile Waikato farmland. The sophisticated farmhouse unassumingly holds its space without dominating, dissolving any sense of enclosure and remaining in constant dialogue with the sweeping vistas of the verdant landscape. Two gabled structures accommodate living: the front pavilion is single level, while the rear spans two levels. The main living area is highly adaptable, functioning as an open-air summer pavilion—with doors opening on three sides—allowing immediate engagement with the farm from every aspect. A protective loggia graciously guides you through to the pool house, ideal for hosting guests or extended family. Detailing is restrained and precisely tuned to exacting standards, with every material thoughtfully contributing to a cohesive composition. A refined palette has been selected to age gracefully over time, including locally sourced Hinuera stone in a variety of finishes and stained Western Red Cedar weatherboards. These finishes continue seamlessly into the interior, featuring polished French Oak, granite, dark titanium quartzite, expansive floor-to-ceiling glass stacker doors, and timber louvred screens that provide protection from the elements while creating a unified contemporary country home. The dwelling sits quietly within its setting—reticent, yet assured—retreating effortlessly into the landscape to offer complete privacy, permanence, and peace. Hidden from the road and set back along a sweeping, tree-lined driveway, the home feels worlds away. Established specimen trees imbue the site with ethereal, dappled light—an ever-changing expression of the Waikato seasons. Incorporated within the property is a large double aircraft hangar, a compliant airstrip, and a self-contained and modernised three-bedroom cottage. The land encompasses 11-box stables and a high-quality 1,800 sqm sand dressage arena. There are approximately 21 fenced paddocks, stock yards, and well-maintained races. The very special stand of aged natives on the property provides a unique backdrop and hosts a plenitude of bird-life. Discretely positioned, the separate farm entrance provides convenient access to the land, utility areas, barn and stables. This lush Waikato property offers exceptional versatility, supporting both farming and equine pursuits. Pukemoremore Estate presents a rare opportunity to secure award-winning architectural design paired with a high-calibre parcel of Waikato farmland.