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Wairarapa born and bred, Tom brings to Real Estate an extensive background of 30 plus years in Chartered Accountancy and Business Management. His life skills and commercial experience enable a winning combination when assisting clients in one of the biggest transactions of their lives. “Throughout my business career, I’ve been fortunate enough to have dealt with many property transactions and given advice around property, ranging from $100,000 houses to multi-million-dollar farms and businesses” “I know what people are going through from both sides of the transaction so I’m in the best position to assist and achieve the win-win result” In the 90’s with his wife Michelle, Tom set up and operated Video Ezy in Masterton and Carterton before embarking on a 4-child family career! They currently own and operate Lone Star in Masterton and Joes Garage in Wellington. In his spare time Tom is an active rugby referee having refereed well over 100 Premier Games in the Wairarapa Bush competition and representing the Hurricanes Zone squad back in the day. He is also a past Chairman of the WBRRA. Tom also has experience from various boards being a past Chair of the Wairarapa Sub-Branch of New Zealand Chartered Accountants, the Board of Proprietors at St Patrick’s College Silverstream, the Catholic Parish of Wairarapa Finance Committee and is currently the Board Chair at St Mary’s School in Carterton. “When the opportunity arose to join the team at Ray White Wairarapa, I couldn’t refuse” “Being part of the regions stellar performing team hugely excites me” Tom possesses a high degree of passion for what he does giving a complete focus on the deal at hand, a desire to do the best and proven experience in assisting both clients (in business) and guests (in hospitality) to get what they deserve. Coupled with this is a high degree of professionalism and integrity gained as a Chartered Accountant.
Situated in arguably one of Masterton's most sought after areas we are privileged to present to the market 117 Cole St. Surrounded by similar properties and desirable schooling, close proximity to commuter trains and a short stroll into town, this grand old residence dates back to the early 1900's. Soundly built in an era when quality native timber was plentiful it exhibits all the period features to be expected, whilst managing to include modern conveniences. From the moment you walk through the front door you are delivered into the expansive hallway noting the timber floors, high ceilings, ornate woodwork, sash windows and a genuine feeling of what once was. There's plenty of room for the family with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sun drenched kitchen (with large walk in pantry) and multiple living spaces. This is accompanied by a plentiful and well fenced 1948 sqm section with established fruit trees and your very own chook run. A solid double garage/workshop and attached woodshed compliment this total package. The privacy of the back yard gives a genuine feeling of relaxation enabling you to enjoy the birds singing in the trees against the backdrop of the glistening stream. Inside the log burners, heat pumps, double glazing and ceiling and floor insulation give a comfortable warmth. With an option to renovate this distinguished beauty back to former glory or simply move in and enjoy as is, 117 Cole St is going to appeal to many, so don't hesitate call Tom immediately to view.