249 Argyll Road, Otane, Central Hawkes Bay

Elegance in the country

Private, tranquil and superbly appointed, Braemere is the discerning lifestyle buyer's dream. Set on 11 hectares of land held in two titles, the property features a stately Art Deco homestead in a manicured garden setting, a handy secondary dwelling and excellent shedding.

Originally built in 1927, the homestead occupies an elevated site at the heart of the property and has been tastefully modernised, offering an inviting and spacious family home. On the ground level it features an open-plan country kitchen and dining area with scullery, an office with striking Palladian arched windows that integrate the space almost seamlessly with the gorgeous outdoors, and a stylish bathroom with claw-foot bath. There is also a formal dining room which interconnects via large cavity-sliding doors to a lounge, with open fireplace and bay window offering rural views. Three generous double bedrooms, two sunrooms and a family bathroom can be found upstairs.

An entertainer's delight, Braemere boasts a stunning pool and poolside cabana with outdoor fire - ideal for Summer, but great in the cooler months too. The separate two-bedroom cottage provides excellent accommodation for guests and has a full kitchen, lounge with open fire and a bathroom. The property does not disappoint with shedding, having a triple bay garage and a triple bay fully enclosed workshop with high stud.

The gardens and lawns are immaculately sculpted, with full irrigation system in place, and the balance of rolling to medium-hill contoured land is available for grazing. This beautifully presented property is an easy 25-minute drive from Havelock North and Hastings, and only seven minutes' drive from the thriving Waipawa village.