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9 Kowhai Drive

Kuratau Waikato

4
2
3
510 m²
7520 m²
House
Mike HughesMike Hughes, last sold this property on 03 October 2025 after 1901 days on market.

Overview

Architectural Pukawa Retreat with Dual Dwellings

Above the western bays of Lake Taupo, this architectural haven offers an extraordinary blend of privacy, natural beauty and lifestyle flexibility. Tightly held by one Hawkes Bay family as their treasured holiday retreat, the property now awaits its next chapter. Set across 7,520 sq m (more or less) of rural-zoned land, the home is discreetly accessed via a gated drive and framed by native plantings alive with birdsong. The main residence showcases timeless design, where soaring timber ceilings, bespoke Rimu detailing and generous glazing draw light and nature into every space. The split-level layout offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas - equally suited to large-scale hosting or relaxed family living. At the heart, the open-plan kitchen and dining space blends elegance with function, flowing seamlessly to expansive outdoor decking. An open fire and multiple heat pumps ensure comfort year-round, whether entertaining through summer evenings or retreating on crisp alpine nights. Adding rare versatility, a separate, fully self-contained dwelling provides one to two bedrooms, a full kitchen, bathroom, wood burner and internal garage. Ideal for extended family, friends, a live-in caretaker or short-stay accommodation, it enhances both lifestyle and investment potential. Positioned just five minutes from the lake edge and nearby boat ramps, and only an hours drive to the top of Mount Ruapehu ski fields, this is a property that delivers four-season appeal. From its peaceful Pukawa setting, it connects easily to Taupo township, the Tongariro National Park and the wider Central Plateau. With clear sale instructions now in place, this outstanding property is being offered well below recent market expectations. Serious buyers are encouraged to act with urgency - offerings of this scale, privacy and quality, at this level of value, are exceedingly rare in Pukawa. Private viewings available by appointment.

Features

4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 carspaces
1 carport space
2 garage spaces
510 m² floor area
7520 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Kuratau over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 9 Kowhai Drive is $685k.

Median value
$685k
Estimated value range
$640k - $760k
Median days on market
42
Estimated value trend
-28%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Kuratau. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 9 Kowhai Drive

2025
Sold
03 Oct 2025 by Mike Hughes, of New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō

Happy sellers in Kuratau

66%
66% of sellers in Kuratau reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Kuratau stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 19 reviews in Kuratau over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 4 bedroom houses in Kuratau

In the last 12 months, 3 four-bedroom houses similar to 9 Kowhai Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 33% decrease in four-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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Seth Fasher

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