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2 Millar Road, Lake Okareka, Rotorua

Name: Open Home - 02:15pm - 03:00pm
Start: 2026-10-18T01:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-18T02:00:00.000Z
Location: 2 Millar Road

Sale By Deadline: 12.11.206 (unless sold prior)

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3

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299m²

2,006m²

Style. Substance. Setting.

Sale By Deadline: 12.11.206 (unless sold prior)

This is so much more than a family home - it's a thoughtfully designed architectural home where intelligent design, natural materials and exceptional comfort come together.

Built in 2004 and designed by architect Matthew ter Borg, this remarkable property was created around the way a family actually lives.

At its heart is a wonderful communal living space - warm, sunny and inviting, with open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas flowing effortlessly together. A separate TV room provides another space for relaxing, while four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a generous home office provide plenty of room for a busy family.

And there's something quite special about the way this home has been designed. Each wing has its own purpose - the adults have their own private zone, the children have their own space, and the northern wing becomes the heart of the home where everyone comes together.

The architectural detail is exceptional. Beautiful macrocarpa beams, sarked ceilings, Fijian kauri mouldings, solid timber doors recycled from Rotorua's old nurse's home, and Western red cedar cladding give the property a warmth and character that simply can't be replicated in a standard modern build.

But it isn't just beautiful - it's incredibly clever.

Designed to maximise passive solar gain, the home captures the northern sun and stores that warmth within its substantial concrete slab and exposed concrete walls. Double glazing and a highly efficient hydronic underfloor heating system provide exceptional year-round comfort, with individual heating zones that can even be controlled remotely.

Then there are the mezzanine spaces above the bedrooms, extensive storage, double garaging, workshop space and plenty of parking for the boat, caravan and family vehicles.

And just when you think you've discovered everything, there's another significant advantage.

A completely self-contained 54 square metre granny flat, with its own garden and private lawn, provides genuine flexibility for extended family, guests or rental income. This escape has also previously operated as a successful Airbnb.

Outside, the generous 2,006 square metre section provides space, privacy and possibilities. There's dedicated storage for kayaks and firewood, established lawns and room to consider future improvements, subject to council approval.

And the lifestyle is equally impressive.

You're just 350 metres from the lake beach and reserve, where you can swim, enjoy a BBQ or join the new lakeside walkway. The village preschool is only 150 metres away, and the school bus stop is directly opposite, with services to Lynmore Primary, Mokoia Intermediate and Lakes High School.

So, whether you're looking for an exceptional family home, somewhere to accommodate extended family, a property with additional income, or simply a home that offers something genuinely different - this is a property that deserves your attention.

Architecturally designed. Beautifully crafted. Exceptionally warm. And perfectly positioned for family life.

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Property ID

ROT33895

Listed on

15/10/2026

Updated

yesterday

Open Homes1

Sun, 18 Oct

02:15PM - 03:00PM

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 1 days (last updated on 15 October) and was last sold in 2000 for $133,000. Its latest rating valuation by Rotorua council is $1,220,000 as of 2023. There are 2 5-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 6 properties for sale in Lake Okareka.

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262m²

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2,006m²

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Lake Ōkareka, Rotorua

Lake Okareka is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Rotorua, one of 45 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Lake Okareka is the 28th largest suburb of Rotorua in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Lake Okareka provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1930 - 1939. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1980 - 1989. Residential housing stock in Lake Okareka is made up of approximately 88% residential housing , 5% residential investment housing and 7% lifestyle properties.

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