Privately tucked away in a peaceful pocket of Te Haumi, this beautifully evolved home is a genuine hidden gem, offering far more than first impressions suggest. Lovingly held for fourty years, it radiates warmth, care, and an unmistakable sense of home.
Originally built as an Initial dwelling, the property has been thoughtfully transformed over time into a generous two-level residence with wraparound decking on both levels, perfectly positioned to capture all-day sun and calming eastern water views.
Upstairs, natural light floods the open-plan living area, where sliding doors invite the outdoors in and connect seamlessly to the deck and carport, ensuring effortless access in every season. The updated kitchen, replaced several years ago, offers excellent storage and generous bench space, with the dishwasher to be replaced prior to settlement. Year-round comfort is assured with a heat pump and HRV system keeping the home warm, dry, and cosy. A well-appointed bathroom with shower over bath, modern vanity and toilet, along with a convenient bedroom on this level, completes the picture.
The enclosed lower level delivers outstanding versatility, featuring three spacious double bedrooms, with one bedroom opening out onto the wraparound deck, a combined bathroom and laundry, excellent storage, and internal stair access, ideal for family living, guests, or flexible use.
The setting is equally compelling. A quiet beach is just a short stroll away, where a popular mobile coffee cart and seasonal fruit and vegetable stall add to the relaxed coastal vibe. Paihia’s beaches and village are only minutes away by car, while Opua Marina, the car ferry to Russell, the Cruising Club, general store, and hot food outlets are all close at hand. Waitangi Golf Course and the boat ramp are a short drive, and Kerikeri is an easy twenty-minute commute.
Set on a private, low-maintenance section with established gardens and mature trees, this home offers peace, sunshine, and privacy in equal measure. The current RV does not reflect the enclosed downstairs living, so value here is unmistakable.
This is a home that surprises, welcomes, and stays with you. Step inside, feel the ambience and love it has offered for decades, and discover a lifestyle that truly delivers.
Sun-Soaked Sanctuary with Space & Heart
15B Te Haumi Drive, Paihia
$695,000
Dianne Quinn
Over 48 years of married life, and while raising three wonderful children (she is now grandmother to five), she and her husband have owned or leased eight substantial hospitality operations. The acquisition and sale of these businesses has given Dianne an insight into complex agreements and prepared her well for her current role. She has dealt with every level of professional advisor and now has an extensive knowledge of title issues, marketing strategies, the operation of trust accounts, best business practice and of course the all-important real estate activities of listing and selling, negotiation, and staff recruitment, training and motivation. Another step into a real estate career was personally buying and selling her own investment properties, learning the processes of due diligence and calculating financial returns. She became very familiar with real estate documentation over the years, and this has led to her current role as one of Paihia’s most successful salespeople. Dianne became a qualified salesperson in 2000, completed her National Diploma in 2005 and with her husband opened Dianne Quinn Real Estate, initially operating as an independent company until being invited to join the Ray White group. After successful years in operation, Dianne has now decided to concentrate fully on selling in a professional manner, which is what she has always wanted to be focused on. Dianne brings enormous positive energy to a business competing in a diverse and competitive market. Any spare time she can conjure up is spent gardening, boating and fishing, and most of all giving even more of her energy to her well-loved grandchildren.
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