Fabulous Fifties

A superb country lifestyle, home and grounds presented with perfection, elevated for water views\nDesigned by an American architect for American clients this 1950s home's unique character and attention to detail has stood the test of time with dignity and style. \nSome of the original features are so 'today' you would swear they were part of one of the respectful upgrades the home has undergone. Grooming inside and out by perfectionists has created a delightful living environment and enhanced its comfort and beauty while retaining the style and panache of this 'gracious old lady'.\nThe kitchen, farmstyle pantry and the bathrooms incorporate classic features while appointed perfectly for contemporary life. Excellent storage has been built into an interior which has been repainted and highlighted by English wallpapers, enhanced by Belgian and French linen drapes and shutters. A heat pump and gas wall heaters augment the fireplace in a well configured lounge where you can cozy round the fire or retreat to the 'library' at the other end of the room. \nAhead of its time in appreciation of the outdoors this home has eight exterior doors including two sets of French doors from living and one from the master suite to the wide north facing covered verandah. Doors open to garden balconies off other bedrooms and to sheltered brick paved patio outside the front door, from where covered walkway links the triple carport and a large and versatile studio/fourth bedroom with business or BandB potential. \nAt the rear of ample parking a new addition, the 72m2, high stud, concrete floored, sky lit shed, is the ultimate man space and accommodates a large motor home or boat. The grounds of this 3057m2 rural haven are gorgeously landscaped in English country garden style with low hedging curving around prettily planted beds, arches opening up different areas and a seated garden nook to sip Pimms above the tennis court. \nEnjoyment of the harbour and Matakana vista is just one benefit of the elevation of this property, just over half a kilometre from State Highway, six minutes from the nearest supermarket in Katikati and an easy 25 minutes from Tauranga. \n