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A RARE PRIVILEGE

14 River Oaks Drive, Tauriko

One of the most coveted streets in Tauranga, River Oaks Drive offers the peace, tranquillity, views, and surrounds of a rural setting, with the utmost convenience and connectivity. 

This quality home from the reputable designer, Peter Lochhead, has been substantially renovated since inception and is privately sited on undoubtedly the best residential lifestyle section we have seen to date.

Held by its creator for 25 years of bliss, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property that will cater to all stages of family life. Privilege awaits…

  • 5

    BEDROOMS

  • 3+

    BATHROOMS

  • 3

    LIVING AREAS

  • 409

    SQM FLOOR AREA

  • 3400+

    M2 LAND AREA

  • 2+

    CAR GARAGING

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Located on the fringes of Bethlehem, a popular central suburb. Easy access to two of Tauranga’s largest shopping centres, the best schooling in the Bay of Plenty, and multiple route options for the CBD or main routes out of the region.

A wide, attractive driveway, shared with one other privileged home, provides access to a large hardscaped arrival and parking area. The private and beautifully planted nature of the property is immediately apparent, with the stunning views on offer kept on hold.

A deep covered entry opens to a foyer and the home's central hallway connecting all rooms and both levels of the house.

A large open plan kitchen, living and dining space with a connected but separate lounge takes pole position to the northerly aspect views across the infinity lawn, and connect to covered verandah and patio spaces.

The kitchen is an attractive and functional modern space that benefits from a large plumbed scullery with considerable benchtop space.

Four ground floor bedrooms are generous in size, and all enjoy beautiful garden outlooks, with two having direct pool area access. The ensuite for the main ground floor bedroom cleverly connects directly with the pool area, supporting use of the pool by family and friends. A shared family bathroom, with a bath and a separate powder room, provides for other ground floor bedrooms and guests.

A dedicated office/study, walk-in linen cupboard, laundry ​(with both garage and outdoor access​), and a substantial hallway storage cupboard complete the ground floor.

An easy stairwell off the foyer gives access to a first floor of two halves. Positioned for the northerly aspect views and with retreat in mind, the Master suite comprises a large bedroom, a dual vanity and two person shower ensuite, and a sizable walk-in wardrobe.

The other half of the first floor offers a rumpus/games room the family won’t want to leave, nor will they need to, given its kitchenette and powder room. This space is uncommonly appealing and could provide for any number of other (or even mixed) uses.

Landscaping is a curated delight. With immaculate flat lawns and a mix of wood​lot and semi-formal planting, which is both varied and abundant. True to the property’s lifestyle intentions, a significant vegetable garden and edible planting have been established.

Options abound for parking a caravan, camper, or large trailer discreetly on site. The oversized third internal access garage with its 2.4m automatic door height and 7.84m length has been specifically designed to accommodate a boat. This additional garage space created in the major renovation, added to what was already a generous existing two​ car garaging, provides for significant additional workshop or hobby space and storage.

A Closer Look

  • Land Area:

    3400 m2 + ½ share 499 m2 access Lot

    Dwelling:

    409 m2 (over foundation more or less)

    • Five Bedrooms

    • Three Bathrooms

    • Two Powder Rooms

    • Three Indoor Living Spaces

    • Office

    • Separate Laundry

    • 2 Car Garaging + 1 Boat Garaging

  • Location: 14 River Oaks Drive

    Legal Description: LOT 14  DPS 88163 and ½ share LOT 22 DP 88163

    Certificate of Title:  SA69D/554

    Estate:  Fee Simple (Freehold)

  • Territorial Authority: Tauranga City Council

    Zone: Rural Residential

    Rating valuation $2,900,000

    Rates $8,377.98

    IFF Levy $264.16

  • Fixed floor coverings

    Window dressings

    Light fittings

    F&P dish drawers (x2)

    F&P fridge/freezer

    Electrolux induction cooktop

    F&P oven

    Rangehood

    Puretec filtered cold water tap

    HRV

    Fujitsu on-wall heat pump (x2 living and hallway)

    Fujitsu on-floor heat pump (master)

    Metro Mega Smart wood burning fire (lounge)

    Rinnai electric hot water cylinder (250L)

    Under-tile heating master ensuite

    Heated towel rails (x3)

    Extractor fans (x4)

    Guardian auto garage door & remotes (x2 car and boat garage)

    Fibre connection

    Samsung on-wall TV (lounge)

    Samsung free-standing TV (living)

    Satellite dish

    Beam central vac

    Smoke alarms

    Bosch front loading washing machine

    Pool and pool accessories

    Rotary clothes line

    Metal garden shed

    Wood shed

    Raised vege garden bed (x4)

    Gardenia mounted hose reel

    Black plastic compost bin

    Cantilevered umbrella (pool side)

    Atlas Mains Water Filter (garage)

    Herb Pots (x4)

  • 2000 BC. Erect Dwelling with Peter Lochhead and Craven Builders. CCC 2001

    Original floorplan approx. 280m2 single storey

    Concrete slab foundation

    Timber framing

    70 series brick with painted plaster finish on a cavity

    Coloursteel corrugated profiled steel roofing

    Colorsteel flashings/gutter

    Aluminium joinery single glazed

     

    2005 BC. Swimming Pool and Fence. CCC 2007

    10m x 5m Concrete inground pool by Graeme Francis (Francis Poolbuilders Ltd)

    1.1m shallow end sloping to 1.8m deep end (approx.)

    Double check valve installed (test certificate 2021)

    Fencing compliance pass current/June 2024

    Naked pool treatment system

     

    2011 BC. Add Garage, Add First Floor, Changes to Dressing Room, Den, Foyer and Laundry with Insignia Design & Architecture and Grant Gordon Builders. CCC 2013

    Added 19m2 to the existing ground floor and a 90m2 first floor

    100mm concrete slab foundation for garage extension

    Treated timber framing

    Specialised 50mm EZ Panel (aerated concrete) with painted plaster finish to match existing on a 20mm cavity

    Areas of 70 series brick with painted plaster finish to match existing on a  cavity for garage extension

    Aluminium joinery with double glazing

    Coloursteel corrugated profiled steel roofing

    Hardies soffit

    Coloursteel flashings/gutters

    Insulation Pink Batts in new areas walls/ceilings R2.8. New R 3.6 ceiling insulation over garage

    Soundproofing in ceiling between ground floor living areas and new master and rumpus

     

    2018 BC. Install Metro Fire. CCC 2018

    Wood burning fireplace installed in lounge

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