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20 Tupara Crescent, Kawaha Point, Rotorua

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4,548m²

A Landmark Lockwood - Lakefront Position

Set within one of Rotorua's most prestigious enclaves, this significant lakefront estate represents an exceptional blend of architectural integrity, scale, and natural beauty. Designed exclusively for its original and only owners - Lockwood's second-generation director Joe La Grouw and his wife Jo-Anne - this residence exemplifies the distinctive Lockwood construction methodology, enhanced to a scale rarely seen.

Occupying 4548 sq m (more or less) of elevated land with frontage to the lake's reserve edge, the site offers privacy, seclusion, and access to Lake Rotorua via a private jetty. The established grounds have been thoughtfully curated over decades, incorporating specimen trees, rockeries, ferneries, and water features to create a garden environment that is both serene and immersive.

Constructed in the 1980s, the approximately 648 sq m home remains as architecturally relevant today as the day it was built. Redwood timber and stone define the exterior aesthetic, while the Spanish slate roof reinforces its enduring material palette. Internally, the layout is expansive and highly functional, offering six bedrooms, three en-suites, a family bathroom, and an additional powder room across two levels. The configuration supports both formal and informal living, with spaces including a family lounge with log burner, conservatory, and a formal reception area anchored by a feature stone fireplace and double-sided Ethanol fire.

Throughout the home, architectural detailing reinforces the design-led intent: soaring ceilings, granite flooring, a sweeping staircase, and consistent use of Lockwood's signature timber. A bespoke kitchen, complete with engineered stone counters, butler's pantry, and modern appliances, serves as the functional heart of the home.

Additional rooms have been purpose-designed for specific uses - library, study, sewing, and reading - offering flexibility and utility. Storage is generous, and further lifestyle features include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, three-car garaging, and a high-stud boat shed with integrated workshop.

This is a property that transcends typical residential offerings - designed with precision, maintained with care, and positioned to offer an exceptional lakefront lifestyle. Its provenance and architectural merit, combined with the scale of the landholding and established gardens, position it as one of Rotorua's most distinguished homes.

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Type

House

Property ID

RORE01715

Listed on

19/06/2025

Updated

17/09/2025

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 170 days (last updated on 19 June). OneRoof now estimates this property to be $2,900,000 and its latest rating valuation by Rotorua council is $2,930,000 as of 2023. This property has appeared in 2583 searches in the last 30 days. There are 2 6-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 13 properties for sale in Kawaha Point.

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Floor area

512m²

Land area

4,548m²

Type of title

Freehold

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Kawaha Point, Rotorua

Kawaha Point is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Rotorua, one of 45 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Kawaha Point is the 12nd largest suburb of Rotorua in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Kawaha Point provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1980 - 1989. Residential housing stock in Kawaha Point is made up of approximately 97% residential housing and 3% residential investment housing properties.

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