18 Ara-Kotinga, Whitford, Manukau

Country charm meets modern lifestyle living

Can you hear the call of the country? Are you looking for peace and quiet and the enjoyment of listening to the birds sing? Well, this picturesque semi-rural lifestyle property with a recently renovated and beautifully presented single-level home could be ideal for you.

Capturing the essence of true country living and blending timeless charm with the latest features including a stylish new kitchen with a walk-in pantry, well-proportioned living and dining and an adjacent family room for all in the household to enjoy. Four bedrooms including a master with ensuite, a separate study and three tastefully updated bathrooms, one combined with the laundry next to the internal access double garage, providing space and flexibility.

Bask on a sun-soaked patio with an outdoor fireplace overlooking beautiful gardens and extensive orchard, an inviting space for gatherings and quiet evenings alike. Just a few steps below, the swimming pool offers another haven for relaxation and summer enjoyment in complete privacy.

The gardens are planted with plums, figs, feijoas, peaches, apples, lemons, grapefruit and guava — a property that's as productive as it is picturesque, hydrangeas, gardenias and cherry trees frame the outlook with vegetable gardens and hens providing your morning eggs. For equestrian enthusiasts a barn suitable for a pony or two, paddocks for grazing and shelter under the graceful pine trees if you bring a few sheep.

This private and protected north-facing property is set amid 4.0494 hectares of established grounds boasting a gently rolling landscape and is well hidden from the road. Conveniently positioned just minutes from Whitford Village, and a short drive to Howick, the Botany Centre or Clevedon markets this home is a refined country retreat offering comfort, character, and a real connection to nature.

Please phone for more details or to arrange a private viewing.

Tender (unless sold prior), 4pm, Friday, 28th November 2025