Natural materials and cutting-edge design raise the bar on an enviable waterfront lifestyle.

When the Pōhutukawa trees lining Beach Road on the harbour’s edge burst into life, this home’s design credentials and meticulous attention to detail are amplified.

Crafted and conceptualised by award-winning Tauranga firm Gudsell Designer Homes and Brendon Gordon Architects, this sophisticated residence echoes the tones, character and beauty of the Pōhutukawa through its clever use of textured black concrete, offset by natural timbers.

Built in 2024, the property elevates the face of this coveted stretch of Tauranga's inner city harbourfront where views to Mount Maunganui are optimised, cruise ships can be spotted coming through the harbour entrance and the Port of Tauranga’s twinkling night lights in the distance add ambience.

Streamlined and understated, the 228sqm home has three bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms, with one showcasing a playful resin bath, and the convivial living space is orientated to the harbour, seamlessly connected to a smart outdoor relaxation area complete with fireplace.

The clean, modern lines and the interplay of textures, colours and moods of the interior finishes creates a timeless look where natural light and a feeling of openness still allow privacy. In the kitchen, dining and living zone, the honeyed tones of Canadian western hemlock timber intersect with striking dark wood cabinetry and the veined patina of Brazilian blue tempest marble.

One-way glass to the frontage means you can watch the world go by, but others can’t see in – with no compromise to light or outlook. Taking colour cues from the everchanging seascape and natural environment, and quietly unassuming, the residence suits the site perfectly and its robust low-maintenance materials demand minimal upkeep.

Sally Francis and Jan Hodges of Bayleys Tauranga say the vendor comes from a construction background and has a distinctive eye for artistry and design and, as much as the home is loved, it’s time to explore a fresh challenge.

“This property sits within one of Tauranga’s finest pockets of waterfront real estate and would be an enviable permanent home for active retirees, returning expats, retiring farmers and those seeking a lock-and-leave base in the Bay.

“The lifestyle is unrivalled with a walkway along the edge of the harbour for leisurely strolls, ideal waters for paddle-boarding and wind surfing, and you can moor a boat nearby.

“It’s super-handy to Tauranga CBD and Mount Maunganui with optimal access to main arterial routes and is within walking distance to cafes and parks.

“The living is easy here – bring on the crimson Pōhutukawa and summer!”

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