125 Margaret Avenue, Havelock North, Hastings

Elevated lifestyle, close to the village

Set on 1.46 hectares (more or less) of beautifully maintained rolling land, this generous farmhouse-style residence offers space, privacy, and relaxed country living, while being just minutes to the village centre. Designed by Fat Parrot Architecture and completed in 2005, with a solid plaster on cavity construction, the home is perfectly positioned to enjoy peaceful rural views, with expansive living areas, established grounds, and a saltwater pool for effortless family living and entertaining.

A striking gallery-style entrance with a stained glass skylight sets the tone, complemented by immaculate interiors. The heart of the home is a generous open-plan kitchen with vaulted ceilings, farmhouse charm, and modern functionality. Practically appointed, there's granite benchtops, tiled floor with underfloor heating, a stylish range oven with gas hobs, and excellent storage including a walk-in pantry.

Sitting open-plan with the kitchen, the family living and dining area features a gas fireplace and doors opening on both sides, to the garden and the covered terrace overlooking the paddocks in front, inviting in natural light and connecting the indoors to the outdoors. Ideal for family gatherings or quiet relaxation, a second generous living room offers flexibility, with a wood burner, heat pump, window seats, doors opening on both sides, and a lovely outlook.

Positioned on a private wing, the primary bedroom boasts French doors to a sunny verandah overlooking the pool, as well as a walk-in wardrobe and a smart ensuite with heated tiled floors. The family wing includes an inviting guest bedroom with French doors to the terrace and its own tiled ensuite, as well as a third double bedroom, family bathroom, and separate powder room. The fourth bedroom is currently utilised as a well-appointed home office, with a built-in desk and shelving, a heat pump, and access to the front patio.

Throughout the home, practical details such as hallway and linen storage, a central vacuum system, and a spacious laundry with underfloor heating and built-in office space enhance family living. Garaging includes a large double garage plus an extra single garage with barn doors at the rear.

Outdoors, the grounds are a tranquil retreat with established landscaping, beautiful magnolias, and productive fruit trees, including apricots and citrus, as well as raised vegetable beds, and tidily fenced grazing paddocks. The sparkling saltwater pool has a new heat pump heater, ready for summers of fun.

A much-loved home since built, the owners are now making the move to downsize. Carefully considered and generously proportioned, offering the best of rural living with timeless style and thoughtful design, it's a wonderful property for a family to enjoy.

LIM report and Builder's report available for interested purchasers.