33A Churchill Road JUDEA, Tauranga City

Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know that, so it flies anyway.

The words defy logic, but they express the attitude behind this enchanted property. The Iris of Bruce's eye, it dwells in every leaf, every nook and precious moment this couple put into their secluded valley in the heart of Tauranga city.

It began more than 20 years ago, with a humble cottage in a tumbledown landscape. Today it's a vision of wonder - a rambling garden forever in bloom and filled with the chatter of birdsong.

Garden lovers flock to it; friends adore it and guests admire its serenity. Many also watched in awe when these local identities took a giant leap and craned in an old miner's villa from Waihi and faithfully restored it - scouring the country for relics and antiques for their B&B dream.

This is a house, a workplace, garden trail and historic villa all rolled into one. It represents years of inspired determination and approach to life by an extraordinary couple. A once-ina-lifetime moment - served on a platter. Call Rodney now.