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Ann Thomas’ Hawke’s Bay residential real estate career began in the 1990s. Over the years, she has seen this fast-paced, cyclical industry evolve through every type of market condition. Change has never fazed Ann. Instead, she has worked consistently through each shift, always focused on one outcome: achieving the best possible result for her clients.
When the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 saw many licence holders leave the industry, Ann remained. During that challenging period, she continued to work hard and support her clients through what was already a stressful time. For vendors and purchasers, this means working with an agent who brings depth of experience, resilience, and a never-give-up attitude to every transaction she manages.
A transfer to Wellington in the mid-1990s led to more than 20 years of successful real estate service for both vendors and purchasers in the capital city. That experience also provided Ann with valuable insight into how buyers from other regions think and act. As Napier continues to attract strong buyer interest from Wellington and Auckland, her extensive Wellington database offers a clear advantage for vendors looking to broaden their buyer pool.
Ann believes real estate demands an exceptional level of listening, communication, and adaptability. Over the years, she has refined her ability to relate to people from all walks of life and respond confidently in any situation. Her previous careers include teaching, managing a surgical practice, and assisting in the operation of a farm, experiences that have shaped her flexible, practical, and solutions-focused approach.
With strong negotiation skills, high energy, and a genuine commitment to her clients, Ann brings focus and determination to every sale. Her goal today remains the same as when she started: to deliver results through experience, persistence, and clear communication.
Family friendly, superbly maintained, character Napier Hill home offers versatile living spaces with three plus bedrooms, two living rooms, a library and a tastefully upgraded kitchen including a new Falcon cooker. Use of native timbers complements the gleaming kauri ceilings and polished matai floors and the impressive rimu heritage doors are masterfully crafted. The architecturally designed high windows let in sunshine and light and offer views to native trees and sea vistas.
Upgraded carpeting, drapes, blinds, fixtures and fittings are included throughout the home.
An outside room can be a study or a bedroom, plus a further spacious additional room adjoining the laundry can be a work from home space, gym room, study or children's play room.
The level lawns are ideal for children at play and are wonderful entertaining spaces. Spend time in the shade on the sun drenched front verandah, watching the boats in the bay while taking in the expansive sea and mountain views.
Native trees and abundant birdlife make this inner city hill haven sanctuary a dream lifestyle.
A double garage & workshop, along with a well maintained glass house plus vegetable garden completes the picture. So close to Napier's iconic CBD, as well as the cycle trails, restaurants and cafes of Ahuriri.
This much loved home and grounds, in a secluded part of the hill comes to market for the first time in over fifty years, and now it is time for a new family to make magic memories here.
Phone to make appointment to view Ann Thomas 0274 350 959
Deadline Sale closes at Ray White office, 60 Prebensen Drive, Napier at 4pm on Wednesday 1st October 2025 (Not Sold Prior)