Karaka Starter Lifestyle

This charming country residence, located between Karaka and Patumahoe is the perfect step into the country for a lifestyle change. Not too big and not too small, the well maintained and modernised bungalow features 3 bedrooms + office and is sited on a very tidy 6,070sqm slice of heaven. \n\nThe house has been tastefully decorated throughout and boasts the best of both worlds with the charming character of a bungalow finished with the modern conveniences of today. Original high stud ceilings and exposed timber features coupled with modern insulation and d?cor makes this a warm and inviting home. There are three double bedrooms and a smaller room used as a study which could also be used for a spare bedroom. A traditional open grate fire place is still in place in the dining room and a recessed Kent log burner is installed in the living room. A heat pump has also been installed for convenience. \n\nThe living areas have been partially opened up to incorporate the living, dining and kitchen areas. French doors open out from both the dining and living areas to a deck that wraps around the eastern and northern sides of the home, a glass balustrade surrounds the deck providing a safe outdoor space for children and pets. The modern kitchen is well built and easy to use and has a near new Parmco ceramic hob/oven and a Parmco dishwasher. The kitchen opens out to the dining area for entertaining. \n\nThe land is 0.6070 hectares (1.5acres) in size and has an easy contour, the soil type is free draining volcanic loam. The house and garden would sit on approximately 1/6 of the land leaving the balance (over an acre) in pasture for you to keep lifestyle pets and stock. There are two fenced paddocks on the property and the current owners keep laying hens and a handful of sheep to graze the excess grass. A pottage style vegetable garden and a 4x2sqm glasshouse, fertile land and plenty off water make this a gardeners delight.\n\nOutside features include a two car Ideal garage with a workshop bench and roller doors, the water to the house is supplied from a 22,000l (approx.) rainwater storage tank + pump system. The garden and troughs are supplied by a water bore that is located on the property. The bore and running costs are shared with a neighboring block.\n\nThis charming property will hold appeal for those seeking a country lifestyle;\n\nView by appointment or see website for open day times\n\nBen Jameson Petrina Webb \n021 568 800 021 677 233 \n