49 Wayby Station Road, Wellsford, Rodney

Home + Workshop + Original Community Hall

Looking for something close to Auckland, but still a world away? With tons of personality, but all the mod cons? That's affordable, yet has the added bonus of extra buildings with potential for further development? This could be the perfect solution!

This charming country homestead is a rare find, situated between Warkworth and Wellsford, less than an hour from Auckland. It's set on 1,877sqm of extensively landscaped grounds, and is oozing with character features.

The main home is warm and inviting, with a top-quality central heating and ventilation system that provides instant comfort and healthy living year-round. Three double bedrooms and a character bathroom with a classic claw-foot bath and large stained-glass window is just the beginning. You'll be enthralled with how effortlessly this home flows from the quaint country-style kitchen through to the open plan dining and living areas, before spilling out to the huge entertaining decks that will have your friends gasping at the luxury of it all.

Gather in the garden around the wood-fired oven in summer, or retreat any time to the indoor/outdoor cabana, which is cocooned by bi-fold windows and a pretty palm garden. Day or night, this ultimate sanctuary is a great place to unwind or entertain, either before or after a dip in the heated pool or a soak in the family-sized spa.

The home has been upgraded with a new roof and new carpet, among other things. The additional buildings and workshops, including what was once the Wayby Community Hall and then a local potter's gallery, provide oodles of extra space and the bonus of off-road car parking. They could be further developed into additional accommodation for extended family, a teenage pad, or a home-based business.

With the motorway extension approved, this area will be getting even closer to Auckland. Now is the time to take advantage of the affordability of this part of the world and realise your dreams.