House Options for Chris Mahoney
Havenbrook Village (Freehold)
Havenbrook Way, Pyes Pa
In Brief
Havenbrook Village is a village for those aged 55+ where sellers can receive capital gain. This village is comprised of low maintenance two bedroom villas.
The village surrounds a large club house that has a meeting area, kitchen facilities, pool table and a view to the pond outside.
There is a manager living onsite who takes responsibility for agreed village care.
Notes
This village is a short drive from the Greerton Aquatic Centre and Liz van Welie Aquatics.
Glencarron Estate (Freehold)
19 Glencarron Place, Bethlehem
In Brief
Glencarron Estate is a small village in Bethlehem that has a combination of single level and multilevel properties. There is no age limit for this village.
There is a monthly fee to pay for maintenance etc. The owners get full capital gain when they sell.
The village has a onsite manager who does standard maintenance.
There is a clubhouse that is often used as a gym and a swimming pool for residents to use.
Prices for 3-bedroom houses are currently (2026) in the mid $700,000's.
Notes
There are a wide variety of residents in this village, ranging from young families to older people. The village is one of the few this size that has a swimming pool.
Some houses are owned by investors and rented out.
There is a Body Corporate in place. It is worth reading the minutes and understanding the financial situation of any Body Corporate before purchase.
Pacific Palms (Freehold)
111 Santa Monica Drive, Papamoa
In Brief
This is a resort style village that has a variety of two and three bedroom apartments. Some apartments are owned by residents, others are owned by invested and rented out.
There are a lot of extras in the village including a heated swimming pool, spa pool, and tennis courts.
The body corporate manages exterior, grounds, and shared facilities. Sky, Wi-Fi, window cleaning & exterior upkeep is included.
Prices for 2-bedroom homes currently (2026) start in the early $600,000's.
Notes
This village has an exterior cladding that requires careful maintenance. This is likely to be managed by the Body Corporate.
Some houses are owned by investors and rented out.
It is worth reading the minutes and understanding the financial situation of any Body Corporate before purchase.
Orange Grove (Freehold)
22 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa
In Brief
Orange Grove Village is a village for those aged 55+ where sellers can receive capital gain when they sell.
The village has a onsite manager who does standard maintenance.
There is a central clubroom and bowling green. A community van is available for outings.
Starting prices are often in the early $600,000's.
Notes
This village is a short drive from the Greerton Aquatic Centre and Liz van Welie Aquatics.
The village is constructed in the early 2000's from hardiplank or similar, so painting and maintenance of the exterior is important.
Bridgewater Village (Freehold)
Bridgewater Way, Pyes Pa (The Lakes)
In Brief
Bridgewater Village is a popular village for those aged 55+. This medium sized village is comprised of low maintenance two and three bedroom villas where the owners have the opportunity for capital gain when they sell.
There is a manager living onsite who takes responsibility for mowing, gardening and regular house washing. The village is located within walking distance Tauranga Crossing.
Notes
This village is approximately 10 minutes drive from the Greerton Aquatic Centre or Liz van Welie Aquatics.
Kempton Park (LTO)
40 Te Paeroa Road, Bethlehem
In Brief
Kempton Park is well located on the edge of Bethlehem Town Centre so has easy access to shopping, healthcare and a variety of eating establishments.
The village has a clubhouse and bowling green.
The village is part of Karaka Pines villages which allows residents to keep their capital gains when they sell, less an exit fee which varies, depending on whether a fixed monthly fee is chosen or not.
Notes
The closest swimming pool may be in Otumoetai.
Karaka Pines also has a new village being constructed in Papamoa. Two bedroom houses start at $875,000. It is administered slightly differently with regard to fees.
Papamoa Sands (LTO)
61 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa Beach
In Brief
Papamoa Sands is a large sunny village with a variety of one and two bedroom villas.
At the centre of the village is a spacious community centre which has room for entertaining and gatherings. There is a pool table, barbeque area and a library. Village management are also located in the building.
The village is part of the group of Freedom Lifestyle Villages and is attractive in that when a villa is sold the exiting residents keep any capital gain less an exit fee.
Notes
This village is only a few minutes drive from Papamoa Beach but it's possible that the closest public pool is Baywave in Arataki.
OnDemand Bus Area
Avenues/Greerton/Pyes Pa/The Lakes
In Brief
The Baybus OnDemand service provides a service where residents in the service zone can request a bus and travel within the service zone or to the main bus network. OnDemand has no fixed route or timetable. Instead, there are flexible pick-up and drop-off points, usually within 150 meters of your location.
Within this service area there are a number of properties that meet much of your buying criteria set out below.
Notes
Buying Criteria
Preferred Location: Flexible
What is your budget?: $600,000-$800,000
Unit (attached single level): Checked
House: Checked
55+ Village: Checked
Number of Bedrooms: Two to three
Number of Bathrooms: One plus separate toilet
Car parks (garage): One
House Size: Up to 100m2
Land Size : 200m2-300m2
Condition of house: May require some renovation
Most Important Criteria: Sunny. Flat. Low maintenance. Kitchen sink NOT hanging into living area.
Pet friendly: Checked
Close to public transport: Checked
No stairs & easy access: Checked
Complex has a pool: Checked
Low maintenance: Checked