4197 State Highway 50, Maraekakaho, Hastings, Hawkes Bay

When considering life on a lifestyle property, several factors come to mind: sustainability, a comfortable home, utility sheds, land use options, and location. The property at 4197 State Highway 50 in Maraekakaho encompasses all of these aspects.

This modernised three bedroom home retains its charming 1950s character. The kitchen and dining area feature stylish timber detailing and lead to a spacious covered deck, perfect for outdoor living. The main lounge opens to an outdoor area equipped with a built-in Weber BBQ, surround seating, and a movie projector with a pull-down screen.

The house includes a modern metro fire, an HRV system, a ducted heating and cooling system, solar power credited back to the grid, and gas hot water, ensuring year-round comfort. The property also offers plenty of storage, including a large utility shed divided into two rooms, a separate air-conditioned studio/office, and a self-contained tiny house bus.

The fenced vegetable garden thrives, with the owners noting that "anything grows here." Additionally, there is a chook house and a pig pen, adding to the sustainability and cost-saving options. The flat roadside paddocks currently accommodate a stable and small yard suitable for horses. The remainder of the land is beautifully adorned with established native trees and features gentle gully topography, creating a magical playground that children will love.

Maraekakaho is a popular area known for its esteemed school and strong community, with numerous wineries, breweries, and recreational opportunities nearby.