8/73 Ward Road, Hamurana

This stunning brand-new residence in Blackwood Estate sets a new benchmark for modern luxury and effortless living, offering sweeping lake views and masterful design that elevates every detail. The entrance is framed by coffered ceilings, leading to expansive open-plan living spaces. The designer kitchen blends style with function, featuring an island bench, composite stone surfaces, gas cooking, and a well-appointed scullery. The dining area, with a bar or coffee station, opens through stacking sliders to a covered front deck with a cedar ceiling, skylights, and panoramic lake views. The adjoining family living area exudes relaxed sophistication, with a picture window framing the serene vistas and a statement wall that adds a touch of elegance. The separate lounge is a serene retreat, with high ceilings and picture windows offering breathtaking lake vistas. An elegant statement wall serves as a focal point, while the room's plush carpet and refined finish enhance the overall luxurious feel. An office area, complete with bespoke built-ins, offers an ideal work-from-home space. Throughout the home, subtle yet striking feature walls blend negative detail panelling with marble, creating a cohesive thread of modern elegance. Recessed track lighting and dramatic statement fixtures add a striking layer of sophistication, further enhancing the home's refined aesthetic. Plush carpets and tiled floors add a sense of luxury to every room. The master wing is the epitome of luxury, with a spacious bedroom, a fully fitted dressing room, and an elegant ensuite featuring a rain head shower, body jets, and exquisite finishes designed for ultimate relaxation. Two further double bedrooms share a beautifully appointed family bathroom, while a separate powder room adds convenience. The second wing offers exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living or hosting guests, with two additional bedrooms (one with a walk-in robe), a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a separate powder room. A third living area or games lounge includes built-in bar stations with a beverage fridge and sliding doors that open to the deck - ideal for effortless entertaining. Comfort is ensured with central ducted heating and cooling, gas hot water, and underfloor heating in key areas. A separate laundry and oversized three-car internal-access garage provide additional practicality. Outdoors, a standalone room is ideally situated to serve as a future pool house, complementing the landscaped, low-maintenance grounds with native plantings and post-and-rail fencing. Conveniently located just minutes from the lake, local shop, and the nearby golf course, this exceptional home is an ideal choice for Tauranga commuters, and only 20 minutes from Rotorua. This home is not just a residence - it is a showcase of modern living, offering effortless luxury and impeccable design in every detail. ...