3 Pillans Road, Otumoetai, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

In the current owners' own words - we have reached an age when it is time to move to a retirement village after enjoying this architecturally designed multi level home for 26 years. (Winner of Master Builders House of the Year award for quality construction).

Situated in the sought after Pillans Ridge area, facing north to capture the sun and winter warmth, our home has generous living spaces with large sliding glass doors opening to a large deck which is perfect for barbecues and entertaining. The big views extend from the Kaimai ranges in the west, round to the Tauranga harbour, Mount Maunganui and the port entrance. We enjoy watching the large ship movements including cruise liners, yachts and small boat activity, or colourful sunsets and sunrises. We have loved the convenience of the open plan layout which features an inviting lounge, sunny relaxing nook, a well equipped kitchen and a large master bedroom with ensuite and dressing room. On the lower level there are two other bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and their own shared bathroom along with a separate laundry and a carpeted two car garage with internal access and plentiful storage. The lift makes life easy connecting the garage to the family area above. The large mezzanine office with its own deck is on the third level. There are two walled, landscaped colourful garden areas, and plenty of off-street parking.

The location provides cafes, restaurants, a Medical Centre, harbourside walkways, cycleways, a specular new park with a beach and playground. There is even a nine hole golf course within reasonable walking distance. Schooling, shops and a supermarket are also close by. A short drive away is the city centre, the harbour bridge to Mount Maunganui’s famous beaches, the hospital and routes leading to Waikato and Auckland.