Best get your skates on to secure this totally appealing Solway property!
Location... Presentation... Size... Charm... Comforts... It's ticking them boxes fast!
With a wistful view of the Tararuas and a peaceful cul-de-sac address, you could easily forget you're just moments from the vibrant Kuripuni Village whilst in this renovated, reassuringly 1960's, three-bedroom sweetie.
There's a smacking new kitchen and contemporary dining and lounge area, flowing beautifully onto the expansive rear deck: facing north-west and nicely sheltered, there are hours of family fun, entertainment, and relaxation booked here! The rear yard is also well fenced, framed by hedging and trees, complete with playhouse and plenty of room for kids and pets to play.
The main bathroom has received a matching sleek makeover... and if you're looking for another bonus? How about a second shower and toilet within the laundry!
With a recorded 925m2 of section, 110m2 of airy interior home space, and a large single garage, this will fulfil many buyers' needs... and more.
Skies are frequently filled with aerobatics, gliders, balloons and parachuting antics (courtesy of nearby Hood Aerodrome) and river walks/picnics are a summer must-do. Schools are handy, as is the rail for commuters... This exceptional home IS FOR YOU! Don't delay call Ben today!
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Masterton is located approximately one and a half hours drive north-east of our capital city Wellington.
A short drive north brings you to the Mount Bruce Native Bird Reserve where many endangered species have been brought back from possible extinction.
With access to Tararua Forest Park from Mount Holdsworth picnic spot, nature lovers can enjoy weekends discovering our native habitat.
Castlepoint and Riversdale Beach (both with golf courses) have accommodation available for those who enjoy beach activity.
The Castlepoint Lighthouse is an attraction commanding magnificent views of the surrounding sea-scape and countryside.
Great fishing is to be found especially during the summer months when the annual Super Fish competition attracts fishermen from all over the country.
Masterton I-Site Visitor Centre
316 Queen Street
Masterton
Phone 3700 900
Queen Elizabeth Park has an aviary, aquarium, deer park, mini-golf and playground.
The Mount Bruce pioneer museum showcases objects from yesteryear that range from tobacco tins to petrol pumps.
Henley Lake Park offers family fishing and walking trails.
At Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre, 30 kilometres north of Masterton, you can get close to birds such as saddleback, stitchbird and kokako.
The Tararua Forest Park to the west of Masterton offers tramping and other outdoor pursuits. It includes Mt Holdsworth, Wairarapa's highest peak.
Majestic Theatre
(06) 377 3799
Regent 3 Cinemas
(06) 377 5479
Masterton has numerous restaurants, including:
Horseshoe Café, Restaurant & Bar
(06) 377 1102
Cafe Cecille
(06) 370 1166
Chop Sticks Restaurant
(06) 379 6407
Cafe Strada
(06) 378 9755
Joxer Daly's
(06) 377 7001
The Lodge Resturant
(06) 378 2800
Tulloch Lodge Country Hotel
(06) 377 5100
Masterton is serviced by the Tranz Metro commuter train service. It is on the Masterton route from Wellington. Details of this service can be found at services run weekdays between Featherston and Palmerston North, and on Saturday between Masterton and Palmerston North.
Tranzit Coachlines (Wairarapa) Limited is based in Masterton.
(06) 377 1227
InterCity Coachlines also provides an inter-city service.
(06) 377 1227
Masterton Public Library
(06) 378 9666 (Masterton District Council)
Anga-Atu Youth Club
(06) 378 8719
Masterton Cosmopolitan Club
(06) 377 0150
Wairarapa Services Club
(06) 377 0018
Masterton Club
(06) 377 3318
Masterton Medical
06 370 0011
The Doctors
(06) 370 0067
Masterton Hospital
(06) 946 9800
Lansdowne Court Hospital Rest Home & Retirement Village
(06) 377 3339
There are about a dozen early childhood facilities in Masterton. The more central ones include:
West Kindergarten
(06) 378 7308
YMCA Oscar
(06) 377 5499
Barnardos New Zealand
(06) 378 8270
Good Beginnings Educare Centre
(06) 378 9969
Cole St Early Learning Centre
(06) 377 4822
Wairarapa Kindergarten Association
(06) 377 5741
Douglas Park PO Box 313, Masterton
Tel 370 0189
Fernridge School Upper Plain Road, Masterton
Tel 378-6535
Hadlow School High Street, Masterton
Tel 378-6597
Lakeview School PO Box 265, Masterton
Tel 377-1867
Masterton Intermediate School PO Box 628, Masterton
Tel 370-0088
Masterton Primary 53 South Road, Masterton
Tel 377-5297
Opaki School RD 11, Masterton
Tel 377-5052
Solway Primary School Ngaumatawa Road, Masterton
Tel 377-4850
St Patrick’s School
(06) 377 5043
Wa Ora Montessori 127 Cornwall St, Masterton
Tel 370-1471
Masterton’s secondary schools are:
St Matthew’s Collegiate School
(06) 378 8220
Chanel College
(06) 377 0069
Solway College
0800 2 SOLWAY
Wairarapa College
(06) 370 0400
Rathkeale College
(06) 378 8377
Makoura College
(06) 378 6074
The tertiary institution in Masterton is UCOL.
(06) 370 0170
Others in the vicinity are:
Central Institute of Technology
Upper Hutt
(04) 527 6398
Victoria University Of Wellington
Wellington
(04) 472 1000
New Zealand Institute of Sport
Wellington
(04) 495 8390
Masterton Indoor Sports Centre
(06) 377 1615
Solway Park Golf Driving Range
(06) 377 5129
Masterton Swimming Pools
(06) 378 7758
Oasis Climbing Wall
(06) 378 8789
Howard Booth Squash Rackets Club
(06) 379 7654
Lansdowne Bowling Club
(06) 377 3377
Masterton Golf Club
(06) 377 4984
Masterton Racing Club
(06) 377 1051