There's a home at the top of Crestwood Rise where you can watch the sun rise over Whakaari/White Island from your own kitchen - and arrive there without climbing a single stair.

If you've been thinking about a life in the Bay of Plenty - closer to family, a slower pace, or simply more space to breathe - this is the kind of home that makes the decision easy.

Built in 2019 and finished to an exceptional standard, this residence blends European-inspired architecture with the landscape around it. The views run across rural land, sea and bush all the way to Moutohorā Island, Whakaari/White Island and the Kohi Point hills - the kind of outlook that's genuinely hard to find, let alone within easy reach of town. Through a considered entry lobby, the ground floor opens into two well-appointed bedrooms with covered deck access and garden views, a fully tiled bathroom with his-and-her basins and a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a generous laundry. Timber floors and thoughtful lighting carry the warmth through every room.

Here's where it gets interesting: a private internal lift connects both floors, so the upstairs living areas and bedrooms are just as accessible as the ground floor - whatever stage of life you're at. Prefer the traditional route? A grand staircase offers a striking alternative.

Upstairs is where the home truly opens up. A high-stud, open-plan living space with chandeliers and feature lighting flows into a kitchen finished in white cabinetry, stone benchtops and frosted glass - with a scullery that's not hidden away, but proudly visible behind a wall of glass. Bifold doors and a ranch slider lead onto a deck spanning the full width of the home, with those same island and bush views on full display. Two further bedrooms complete this level, including the master suite and a versatile single bedroom currently used as a study.

Outside, the 830sqm section has been fully landscaped, and the home runs on solar power with a dedicated airflow system and rainwater reticulation for the garden - practical, lower-cost living built in from day one. There's even a separate cool store behind the double garage, ideal for wine or home preserves.

For anyone picturing a future in Whakatāne - whether you grew up here, have family in the area, or are simply ready for a change - this is a home that's already done the hard work for you.

Don't miss the opportunity to make this lifestyle and community your own!

Call Angelina Vihrova 021727751 for more information or to arrange a private viewing.