708 Pohangina Road, Ashhurst, Palmerston North

A unique, tranquil retreat with history!

708 Pohangina Road, situated just five minutes from the lovely township of Ashhurst, really is something special and offers its new owners a tranquil, private and historically significant place to call home.

Originally set up as the old Raumai School (from approximately 1905 to 1972), the current owners have lovingly and cleverly enhanced the property over the last 20 odd years. Rather than a playing field and school teaching room, you'll now find beautifully established gardens (with vegetables and fruit growing in abundance), multiple sheds, a pond, wee paddocks and lovely sheltered sitting and entertaining areas that are all connected by meandering paths.

The home itself is strikingly unique, and grabs your attention as you arrive down the lovely bush lined driveway. As you enter the front door, you are greeted with an open plan living area that features high ceilings and a variety of materials and craftsmanship, creating a real sense of theatre. This living room was indeed the school itself with original native timber floors and ceiling , leading into what is now a highly functional and fully featured family home.

If you are after a 'retreat like' practical property, the surroundings and the history here will draw you in, but the multiple relaxation and entertaining spaces (including a covered deck with stunning views of the Ranges to the East), the practical bathroom and kitchen, the two heat pumps and wood-burner, the spa pool and the absolutely beautiful upstairs master bedroom (among many other highlights) will make you fall in love and want to own this home.

The Rateable Valuation is $770,000 (June 2022) but you need to see this and make up your own mind on value as this truly is a special property.