Elmdene
16 Hinewa Road, Otūmoetai
As one of the area's originals, and at one time the residence of an orchard, Elmdene occupies over a quarter acre of prime flat land on Otūmoetai’s ever desirable Hinewa Road. A northerly aspect and peeps of the harbour and Mauao are offered from this elevated ridgeline position above the popular Cherrywood shops.
Equal parts charming and elegant, Elmdene has been lovingly and sympathetically improved over its lifetime and now represents a home of modern convenience with uncommon authenticity inside and out. With separate dining, lounge, study, office, 5 bedrooms including a separate guest suite, and a standalone studio, there is ample scope here for families and work from home or income options.
With a detailed building inspection report confirming she has proudly taken the test of time in her stride, this remarkable property is ready to offer a truly special embrace to those looking to feed the soul in a way only a character home can.
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List Price: 2,495,000 NZD
Status: Available
Collection: Autumn ‘26
Viewing: By Appointment
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Ben Hawan
Luxury Real Estate Specialist
Oliver Road | Luxury Real Estate+64 21 174 7305
ben@oliverroad.co.nzJason Eves
Luxury Real Estate Specialist
Oliver Road | Luxury Real Estate
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5
BEDROOMS
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3
BATHROOMS
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3
LIVING AREAS
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2
CAR GARAGING
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226 + 75
SQM FLOOR AREA
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1,133
SQM LAND AREA
Prized north-facing Otumoetai ridgeline location on a sought-after street. Offering easy schooling and CBD access with multiple suburban shopping destinations, a golf club, and the region’s best harbourside walk/cycleways nearby.
Levels of character and interest in this home are outstanding, with tongue and groove Rimu, exposed ceiling beams, stained glass, English heritage tile, wrought iron window boxes and garden gates, bespoke objet d'art, and other vintage details. Modern levels of comfort are assured with heat pumps throughout and updated bathrooms and kitchen.
The grand home is set back off the street behind a tall, solid fence line and fittingly characterful gates. The asphalt driveway winds under a formally protected Rhododendron, through beautifully conceived semi-formal landscaping and hardscaping, to an arrivals area and separate double garage. The double garage offers covered entry to the home's utility/laundry entrance, and above offers guests a suite to rival any short stay accommodation with outlooks over the garden and a balcony with clear views to the harbour and Mauao beyond. Alternatively, its separation and position ahead of the main home, and its convivial space, could provide an ideal work from home option.
Cobbled bricks and a covered formal entry reminiscent of an old Inn set the scene. An entry foyer steps down on the left to a large study/library with extensive built-in shelving and feature Rimu tongue and groove walls and ceiling. This most worldly of spaces is also well positioned to provide for a generous 5th bedroom. On the right entry to a hall passes a modern bathroom with a large shower, a powder room, the laundry, and utility entrance before reaching a generous downstairs bedroom. This front portion of the home could provide an ideal accommodation space for teenagers and their comings and goings.
Beyond the entry foyer sits a large formal lounge with an ornate decommissioned gas fire and access to the northside deck and gardens through bifolds. Between this and the kitchen sits a generous formal dining room.
The kitchen is a modern but fitting space well designed for family and entertaining alike, with its wide galley arrangement and long island. A previous renovation has created a desirable open plan living space, with dining and family areas, which connects to the northside decks and to an enchanting sheltered patio on the eastern side of the home, offering another of many outdoor living areas around the home.
A central staircase opens to a first floor landing separating a light and bright home office and a bathroom serving the Master and potential second bedroom on this level. The Master is an inviting space connecting two gable ends with generous glazing and some harbour views. There is considerable wardrobe space for a home of this nature, and the other rooms on this level are ideally suited to provide for additional wardrobe space or a dressing room. Should a nursery be needed, the home office beside the master would be perfect.
The beautiful gardens with their brick-bordered patio spaces and reflection pond must be experienced to be fully appreciated. The home is surrounded by well-presented garden areas for meandering or quiet sitting contemplation. A significant function component by way of six raised vegetable beds and a garden shed have been aesthetically incorporated and offers a delightful environment for green thumbs.
Recently added, a quality timber-lined Cabin & Co studio has been harmoniously integrated onsite and powered. This currently offers a garden side hobby space but lends itself well to numerous functions.
A Closer Look
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Land Area:
1,133 m2
Dwelling:
226m2 + 75m2 house
Five Bedrooms
Three Bathrooms
Three Living Rooms
Studio
Office
Laundry
2 Car Garage
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Location: 16 Hinewa Road, Otumoetai
Legal Description: LOT 2 DPS 20891
Certificate of Title: CT SA17A/666
Estate: Fee Simple (Freehold)
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Territorial Authority: Tauranga City Council
Zone: High Density Residential
Rating Value: $2,220,000
Rates: $7,368.50
IFF Levy: $202.22
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Fixed floor coverings
Window dressings
Light fittings
Bosch dishwasher
Bosch microwave
Bosch double door plumbed fridge/freezer
Bosch double wall oven
Scholtes 5 burner gas cooktop
Rangehood
Gas fireplace (living)
Gas fireplace (lounge disconnected – as is where is)
Electric hot water cylinder (x2 main dwelling, garage)
Mitsubishi on-floor heat pump (lounge)
Fujitsu on-floor heat pump (study, master)
Mitsubishi on-wall heat pump (kitchen)
Smoke alarms
Heated towel rails (x2)
Bathroom extractor fans (x2 guest suite, shared bathroom)
Serene bathroom heater
Noirot wall panel heater (bedroom 3)
Heat lamps (x2 shared bathroom, master bathroom)
Wall mirror (bedroom 2)
Wall mirror (shared bathroom)
Vanity mirror (master bathroom)
Shaving mirror (master bathroom)
Garador auto garage door & remotes (x2)
Fibre connection
Miele front loading washing machine
Miele front loading dryer
Clothes line
Metal garden shed
Raised vege bed (x6)
Satelite dish (x2 main dwelling, guest suite)
TV aerial (disconnected – as is where is)
Weather station and display
Cabin & Co Studio
500L rain collection water tank
Aubusson floor rug (lounge)
Wall mirror (family living)
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Date of original build and details not available on Council File
1949 BP. Add Bedroom to Dwelling
Extra room added to the single storied existing dwelling.
1950 BP. Extra Sleeping Accommodation
Single storey second building (2 bed/1 bath) in the location of the current separate garage/studio
1950 BP. Erect Garage and Workshop
1976 BP. Renovation with Denniston Hodgson Architects
Created the home that is the basis of what exists today, renovating an existing ground floor and adding a first floor. Building report indicates:
Foundation perimeter concrete ring with timber on concrete plinth piles
Timber framing
Stucco over unknown substrate. Areas of timber shingles
Profiled metal longrun roofing
Timber and Aluminium joinery, single and double glazed
1976 BP. Connection to Town Sewer
1993 BP. Remove Dwelling from SiteWe understand this was the removal of the extra sleeping accommodation building added in 1950.
(1994 Current owners purchase)
1997 BC. Erect Garage with First Floor Guest Suite. CCC 2000100mm concrete slab foundation
Treated timber framing and building paper
Plaster on Hardibacker cladding
Corrugated galvanised steel roofing
Wooden fascias and barge boards
Galvanised steel spouting
Wooden joinery and single glazing
Insulation Batts ceiling/walls both levels
2007 BC. Remove Wall Between Dwelling and Kitchen. CCC 2007
Involved a 10.2m2 extension of sunroom under the existing verandah (creating the large kitchen/living room present today)
2012 BC. Remove Wall Between Office and Bedroom to Enlarge Bedroom. CCC 2012
Creating the current large ground floor bedroom (guest bedroom)
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