168B Bush Road, Pipiroa, Hauraki

Character villa and parklike grounds

Here's the opportunity to snatch a stunning villa. Set well back from the road on 6,742sqm of land, this house is filled with charm and romance and positioned to take in panoramic rural vistas.

The home is laden with history being the original farm homestead built by George White from Christchurch. He won the land in a ballot and built the home with his 13-year-old son in 1913-14. Kahikatea was milled from the farm by Bagnall's Sawmill in Turua and used in the original construction. The home is lovingly restored and maintained to highlight the original character.

Character features sure to be treasured by the new owners include, 3m-stud ceilings, Matai flooring, north-facing living areas, and a large central hallway. Ideal for families, the 204sqm house offers plenty of space with three large double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and separate lounge. The master bedroom boasts exceptional wardrobe space—perfect for any fashion lover. The home is insulated, along with two heat pumps, two wood burners, a heat transfer system, solar hot water and double glazing throughout. Wonderfully warm in winter, the home is superbly comfortable in summer. The grounds have original Ti trees, as well as an Oak, Feijoa, Grapefruit, and Lemon trees. The paddock has enough space to keep a few calves for the kids' calf club, with the front and back yard offering a large play area or a place to build a swimming pool. The triple-bay garage with workshop (12m x 6m), is ideal for the ride-on, a small boat, bikes, and vehicles.

Situated in the golden triangle of Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga, the property is about a one-hour drive from each. Kopuarahi and Turua primary schools are close (2-5 kilometres away), and the school bus passes the gate to Hauraki Plains College in Ngatea (7 kilometres away). Thames, the gateway to the Thames Coast with great fishing and popular holiday hotspots, is 15 kilometres away.

On the market for the first time in 29 years, the work has been done so don't delay as this home will be sold on deadline day!