Leave your gumboots at the door as you enter into this rustic farmhouse, stoke up the wood burner, put the coffee on and experience the tranquil environment this wonderful home offers. This sun filled open plan farmhouse reflects the original builders' vision and imagination with the extensive use of recycled timbers throughout. Featuring macrocarpa and Lawson Cyprus beams, this property was built with a view to comfortable country living using sustainable materials.
Situated on a level site this two storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom farmhouse features 2 living areas, dining and large bedroom on the lower level all flowing out onto surrounding decks with views out to the orchard beyond. The use of native timbers to create expansive work spaces and room for the farmhouse table - the hub of the house has all the trademarks of a traditional country style kitchen, Morris and James floor tiles complete the look with the added comfort of underfloor heating.
The top level boasts a private retreat in the form of a master bedroom, ensuite with doors opening out to a private deck overlooking the native trees and orchard. With a third large bedroom nestled quietly upstairs this house offers peaceful country living at its' best.
Being 13.53ha, this property is planted in a variety of fruiting trees including 5.0 hectares of avocados and 4.0 hectares of feijoas plus a lesser area of olives, pinot noir and merlot grapes. The sunny north facing aspect, fertile soils, bore and well-established windbreaks give the new owners options to develop further this diverse income stream.
All parts of the orchard have good access. Park like grounds and a stream running through the property this is the true Kiwi family lifestyle dream. So many benefits, located within walking distance to Whenuakite School and less than twenty minutes' drive south of Whitianga. Take your pick, Cook Beach, Hahei and Hot Water Beach all a short drive away. Properties of this type are in demand so phone Glenn or Lea now to view; you will not want to miss out.