16 Kaimanawa Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Life here moves with the sun. Morning begins on the east facing patio. Coffee in hand, the day starts quietly as the neighbourhood wakes. Kids are walking to school, neighbours with surfboards and on bikes roll past, and the

nearby ocean sounds and salty air reminds you that the beach is never far away. Inside, the home is modern, fresh, bright and welcoming. With its north facing aspect, natural light pours into the living spaces throughout the day, making the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge feel warm, relaxed and easy to live in. The kitchen sits at the centre of it all. Generous, sleek and social, with a large island bench that naturally draws people together while meals are prepared and conversations unfold. A large sliding door connects the living area to the outdoors, creating the kind of effortless indoor/outdoor flow that suits life in the Mount. As the afternoon fades, the home naturally shifts to its favourite place; the louvre covered west facing deck becomes the evening hub. Sheltered, private and perfectly positioned for the last of the sun, it feels like an extension of the house, it is the outdoor living room. The barbecue fires up, friends pull up a chair, and evenings drift on longer than expected. Inside, the bedrooms provide peaceful spaces to retreat while the bathroom is modern and practical for everyday living. Outside, the lawn offers just the right amount of space for children and pets and still space for a swimming pool or to accommodate the boat, all without demanding your entire weekend. And when it is time to head out, everything that makes Mount Maunganui such a sought after place to live is close by. The beach, Bayfair, Baywave, schools and key commuter routes are all within easy reach. A home designed to enjoy the day from first light in the east to relaxed evenings in the west.