63 Owen Street, Tikokino, Central Hawkes Bay

Does life ever feel like one thing to the next? Work, life, kids - go, go, go! Perhaps it's time to step back, place value on what really matters and enjoy creating a life where a slower pace of life is not the exception but the general rule! So why don't you take a 15 minute drive from Waipawa or 35 minute drive from Hastings through the picturesque countryside to the small rural community of Tikokino. Here nestled within this idyllic rural village you will find this welcoming family home sited on a good old fashioned quarter acre (1012m2) section. Relax in the sun on the outstanding entertainer's deck where the indoor/outdoor vibe flows between the semi open plan living, heated by both a heat pump and metro woodburner. Family functional with three bedrooms and in addition to the main bathroom is a shower and second toilet in the laundry along with gas hot water. From its central location, its an easy stroll or bike ride for the kids along the wide grass verges around the quiet streets to their mates, thriving local primary school or community tennis courts just up the road. If village living sounds just what you're after, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Buyers $460,000+

Nestled within the idyllic rural settlement of Tikokino, this charming property offers the perfect opportunity to embrace true village living. Set on 3237m2 (0.8 of an acre) you will find yourself immersed in a picturesque setting with all the space you've been yearning for to live a more sustainable, semi-self-sufficient way of life. The country style gardens provide in abundance for the kitchen table with well-tended vegetable beds, bountiful fruit trees, berries and vines along with a great assortment of sheds, including a fantastic workshop with own toilet, potting shed, tunnel house and a fully lined powered cabin that would double as a fantastic artist's studio. Entering through the sunshine yellow stable door of the charming farmhouse style home will bring happiness to your day. The rustic charm creates a cosy and welcoming atmosphere while modern appointments offer everyday comfort. Enjoy open plan living with heat pump and wood fire, three double bedrooms, and a combined bathroom/laundry where you can enjoy long leisurely soaks in the claw foot bath with a private view of the garden. Drinking water is via a well into a holding tank with rainwater collected for the garden. It's just a short stroll to the local primary school, community hall with tennis courts and playcentre while the popular country tavern is just around the corner. Conveniently located, just a 16-minute drive to Waipawa and a scenic 40-minute drive to Hastings. Have the best of both worlds with the tranquillity of rural village living and the accessibility of nearby townships. Your idyllic village retreat awaits!

Buyers $539,000+

Tikokino is all about taking life at a gentler pace, walking to School, waving to your neighbours and enjoying all that life brings. This three bedroom weatherboard home has been has renovated while retaining its warm, welcoming charm and the modern touches have added a whole lot of appeal. There is a super functional and cleverly designed updated kitchen with space for a small dining table and a nook for breakfasts or a morning cuppa. The separate living area has lovely all day sun. The front deck is a masterstroke for outdoor entertaining and extending the living space to bask in that glorious sun. There are three bedrooms, a modernised bathroom and separate laundry at the back door. Outside, the large concrete area is perfect for off street parking, a play space for kids and pets and also makes the outside upkeep so much easier. Set on a fantastic, fenced quarter acre section with lovely established gardens and fantastic shedding. Tikokino has a fabulous School within walking distance and a lovely close knit community within an easy reach for Hastings, Waipawa and Waipukurau. If you are keen for 2026 to be your year for a more relaxed way of living, this Tikokino home is the perfect place to begin.

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