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Oliver Road’s luxe listings
CLASS OF THEIR OWN
The luxury real estate experts set to bridge the gap on the coast.
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Oliver Road Estate Agents is adding to its already impressive repertoire.
The luxury and lifestyle specialist agency has launched a refresh, adding a “coastal” focus to its town and country offerings.
The company has proven itself to be hugely successful in the absolute upper end of the Tauranga market. Now there are plans to “fill the gap for a truly specialist approach” over the bridge. The highly impressive number 98 Muricata Avenue, for example, is one of the first in its coastal collection.
Oliver Road is led by two passionate professionals – Cameron Winter and Jason Eves – who say their company is poised to deliver exceptional results to Mount Maunganui and Papamoa clients and curate experiences for buyers that transcends what the market is used to.
“We work with a very limited number of clients, and their unique properties, to ensure we are able to consistently deliver a world-class service which includes valuation, discovery, finishing, luxury furnishing, marketing, negotiation, and a wraparound settlement concierge service,” Cam says. In addition, marketing includes architect, builder and interior designer recognition. “Impressive creativity, high value, and talented effort have gone into the homes we market and this deserves acknowledgement.”
Accolades and client testimonials wholeheartedly endorse this three-year-old company’s approach. The Bay of Plenty company were awarded Best Luxury Real Estate Agency in New Zealand last year at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, and also nabbed Best Real Estate Agent in New Zealand, going on to win Best Real Estate Agent in Asia Pacific. But it didn’t stop there. They also beat out the competition in Best Real Estate Agency Marketing New Zealand and scored runner up in Best Real Estate Agency Single Office.
Their more than 158 five-star reviews demonstrate without question that these two and their support staff are doing more than just talking the talk.
As Jason says, “Be the best. It’s the only market that’s not crowded.”
MURICATA MAGIC
More than a home, this retreat represents the spell-binding epitome of innovative design, craftsmanship and pure allure.
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The departing residents of 98 Muricata Ave tell their house it’s been a privilege knowing it. Leaving isn’t easy, but this couple say they have “more chapters in life to ride”.
This address, which they’ve called home since August 2019, is like a tranquil retreat right in the middle of the hurly burly of Mount Maunganui. “It’s been an absolute privilege living there and, in keeping with that privilege, we have kept it absolutely immaculate,” they say.
While originally built for a celebrity chef, those now selling have been its first residents.
They are joined by many when it comes to singing its praises.
The home’s builders, JC Builders, describe it as “a work of art”.
Its architectural designer, Jason MacDonald of JMAC, says it presents a marriage of “meticulous innovative design, masterful craftsmanship, and an absolute refusal to compromise on quality”. And the interior design team from Gezellig Interiors speak of its bespoke features. Think imported Turkish wall tiles, aged brass fittings, porcelain benches, and hand-blown glass light fittings.
Beyond the alluring, sophisticated exterior of modern cedar and dark accents, cleverly contrasting natural mediums enhance the home's warm and light aesthetic. As do walls of both polished concrete and cedar feature, and oak cabinetry and custommade organic fixtures.
All social spaces, including, as one would expect, an incredible cooking zone, are situated on the ground floor, and movement is open and flows from street entry out to a large protected outdoor room at the rear of the property. A natural, light-infused stairwell, with open tread stairs, leads to the upper level’s retreat-like sleep spaces.
While the home is only one accessway from the beach, there’s water closer at hand, courtesy of a swimming pool.
You name it, this property has it.
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SANCTUM OF SERENITY
This country estate masterfully combines nature and nurture, from the spectacular views through to its timber and glass pods, to the bountiful orchard and garden.
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Board and batten Lawson Cypress embraces this Mana Ridge beauty of a home, contributing significantly to its country estate ambience.
Architectural designer Adam Taylor says its architecture delivers an approachable rustic feel that is at the same time modern. Its makeup is a celebration of timber, an infusion of natural light, and a neutral palette. Its current owners (the house is listed with Oliver Road Estate Agents) say the combination of these elements result in a “peaceful sanctuary”.
The home comprises three pods. One is dedicated to the main living area with its high-pitched and barn-like aesthetic, while another includes a bedroom zone. The remaining pod features garaging with a guest suite above. A glass-walled linkway, connecting the first two, offers spectacular views (it’s easy to get distracted by the city’s night lights when journeying between pods). Sited up high, this 1.4 hectare property – which includes an orchard and potager vege gardens – also enjoys expansive green views, and Mauao in the distance.
The house opens up on all sides, with the walkways and courtyards between the pods creating pockets of intimacy. There’s a place outdoors for every time of the day and every season.
Adam tells how, in a nod to its rural neighbourhood, the design references a cluster of farm buildings joined together to make one whole.
Three years ago, homeowners and Adam were joined on this house project by an impressive team of creatives – namely Jacqui Mitchell of Twill Interiors, Michelle McDonnell of Michelle McDonnell Landscape Design, and the Lighthouse Group building team. The result is a stunning home that oozes country and contemporary charm.
