2/117 Taupahi Road

Turangi Waikato

201 m²

1310 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Idyllic Retreat with History and Italian Flair

Hidden down a long driveway, surrounded by beautiful gardens and against the backdrop of Pihanga, this distinctive Turangi home comes to market for the first time in 35 years. Built in the 1960s as the home of an Italian tunnelling director working on the Tongariro Power Scheme, the home holds a special place in the areas history. Its unique Italian design, grand entrances and parquet floors bring a sense of elegance and character rarely found today. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two generous living areas and a spacious kitchen provide plenty of room for family life, visiting friends and relaxing after a day outdoors. The expansive outdoor area provides an idyllic setting for entertaining, long summer lunches and family gatherings, with plenty of space for children to play among the established gardens. For keen anglers, the location is something special. A five-minute walk takes you to the famous Tongariro River and the much-loved Island and Major Jones pools. The nearby Tongariro River Trail offers opportunities for walking and cycling, making it easy to enjoy this remarkable setting year-round. Lake Taupo is approximately ten minutes away, while the ski field is around a forty-minute drive - placing fishing, lake adventures and days on the mountain within easy reach. Whether you are seeking a character-filled family home, a relaxing holiday retreat or a treasured base for fishing weekends, this historic property offers something truly distinctive. After 35 years with one family, it is ready for its next chapter. A home with this history, setting and character may not come along again.

Features

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

201 m² floor area

1310 m² lot size

House

Happy sellers in Turangi

<50%

Less than 50% of sellers in Turangi reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Turangi stands out as a desirable suburb for sellers, consistently delivering great customer service and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 21 reviews in Turangi over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Turangi

In the last 12 months, 19 three-bedroom houses similar to 2/117 Taupahi Road, have been sold.

This represents a 90% decrease in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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Mike Hughes

at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō

(43 reviews)

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