591 Cowan Bay Road, Warkworth, Rodney

'Kotata' Lifestyle with water access

What a gorgeous country property matched with show-stopping water views and a chorus of birdsong - let's explore! At the end of a rural lane on the fringe of the Mahurangi River, you'll find a contemporary three-bedroom home. The added bonus - your very own access to the water's edge on a separate lot! Completed to a high standard earlier in 2016, Kotata house has been aptly named after its resident companion - a rare and sweet little fernbird!

A fusion of style and form sitting on 1.06 hectares, the home has been crafted to bring out the best of each season. Polished concrete floors retain heat, double exterior cladding and joinery offers protection and durability, all living areas and bedrooms face north and soffits around the home offer shade from bold sunshine, without losing light or impact of the views.

Privacy has been the theme, with the large master bedroom sitting separate from the two guest bedrooms, with open plan living in between. The master wing and ensuite is indulgent, offering a special place to soak up that amazing outlook. Kitchen design is modern and brimming with storage - stock up that large walk in pantry so you seldom have to go out! The lounge is inviting, with a wood fireplace and picture frame windows. Guest bedrooms enjoy a Jack and Jill bathroom, with a further separate toilet too.

A self-contained annex is a fantastic guest retreat, with all the trappings - kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and deck. This would make an ideal B and B or restful spot for elderly parents.

Outdoor highlights are many; a double garage plus an area for igniting your projects (workbench and sink included), post and rail fencing, a bunch of landscaping and a wonderful sheltered BBQ area.

This unique retreat will offer hours of tranquil enjoyment, a world away, yet just 15 minutes back to Warkworth and 45 or so to Auckland, if commuting is your plan. Family are calling our vendors overseas; so it's your turn to grab a dream lifestyle, one that includes kayaking, boating, swimming and relaxing. Blissful? Absolutely!