328 Buckland Road, Matamata, Matamata-Piako

In a class of it's own

Sharing a boundary with the world-famous Hobbiton movie set and farm, this magnificent lifestyle block deserves an audience of its own. Its gentle green pastures and rolling hills epitomise the perfect country idyll. Encompassing 19.7 hectares (more or less) of prime land and a 360sqm homestead, the property thinks big.

Recent extensive renovations have transformed the home into a haven for family living, indoors and out. Designed with function, flow and entertaining in mind, the single-level layout enjoys a breezy openness yet maintains separation of rooms to give everyone room to breathe. Three living areas and an office ensure plenty of break-out spaces. The country-sized kitchen can cater to the crowds and the four spacious bedrooms are heavenly retreats, serviced by well-appointed bathrooms. The master bedroom hosts an ensuite to be envied. Three heat pumps and a gas fire promise year-round comfort. The home's generous proportions, refined elegance and relaxed feel create an exquisite environment for day-to-day living. There is seamless indoor-outdoor flow and a sheltered alfresco overlooking the pool, pasture and ranges.

The outlook can be enjoyed come rain or shine. The 11mx5m pool is heated for extended use and the gardens are full of charm. Stunning upon approach, the tree-lined driveway provides a befitting entrance to this lifestyle super-star, complete with sheds, new cattle yards, two water tanks and a brand new stock water system. Matamata township and Lake Karapiro are short drives, and Cambridge and Hamilton lie in easy reach