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215C Awaawaroa Road - A Secluded Island Retreat
Nestled in a secluded north-west facing valley on Waiheke Island, this handsome home sits on almost 14 acres, a third of it comprising covenanted native bush and wetland and a third of a boutique vineyard.
The property has its own micro-climate backed by almost a thousand acres of native forest reserve, laced with walking tracks to the east. It drinks in a wide vista across the sheltered bay to the south and open pasture and bush clad hills to the north and west. There is a tidal boat ramp on the northern side, giving access to the bay and bountiful flounder and snapper fishing.
Designed by award winning architect, Andre Hodgskin, the home juxtaposes concrete and iron pavilions linked by a glass gallery. With no neighbours in sight, it is the ideal private retreat.
Designed for relaxation and entertaining - indoors or out - in all weathers, on both sides of the gallery are superb al fresco entertaining areas. To the south is a wide sheltered courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and pizza oven, to the north a six metre wide deck becomes an arbour in summer.
The large galley kitchen with gas cooktop, double oven and the latest appliances surveys a 10 seat dining table, spacious lounge area with couches framing a large open fire place.
Three large bedrooms, a sun-room with a fold-away bed, and a large study/family room mean this home can comfortably host up to ten people. Two and a half well appointed bathrooms, a large scullery and double garage complete the picture.
An implement shed houses a tractor, fishing dingy, tools and vineyard equipment and a deep artesian bore gives an unlimited supply of water.
The vineyard is professionally managed, with the harvest sold to local wineries.
This geological structure is unique to the Awaawaroa Valley. The soil imparts a mellow, smooth, but complex softness to its wines, more akin to the reds of South America, than the river-gravel rooted varieties from other regions in New Zealand.
