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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.

  • 5

    BEDROOMS

  • 3

    BATHROOMS

  • 3

    LIVING AREAS

  • 2

    CAR GARAGING

  • 226 + 75

    SQM FLOOR AREA

  • 1,133

    SQM LAND AREA

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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

  • Land Area:

    1,133 m2

    Dwelling:

    226m2 + 75m2 house

    • Five Bedrooms

    • Three Bathrooms

    • Three Living Rooms

    • Studio

    • Office

    • Laundry

    • 2 Car Garage

  • Location: 16 Hinewa Road, Otumoetai

    Legal Description: LOT 2 DPS 20891

    Certificate of Title:  CT SA17A/666

    Estate:  Fee Simple (Freehold)

  • Territorial Authority: Tauranga City Council

    Zone: High Density Residential

    Rating Value: $2,220,000

    Rates: $7,368.50

    IFF Levy: $202.22

  • 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)

  • 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 Site 

    We 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 2000

    100mm 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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