
You are hardly aware of your neighbours in this extremely spacious home which focuses on the view over the lakes and out to the Kaimai Ranges. \n\nIt is the perfect home for someone moving from the country and not ready to give up on personal space, or ideal for a family wanting more scope than inner city living provides. All the properties in this lifestyle enclave on the outskirts of Tauranga are large; this one 3002m2. There are plenty of local walks and cycle ways, especially when you include the beautiful Lakes residential development which can be accessed down the valley just below this property.\n\nThe dwelling is, at 341m2 also a large home, and that does not count the recently added second double garage with a rear door to the lawn. It is separated from the main home by a gated utility courtyard good for secure storage of trailer or a camper. Both garages are arrived at via an aggregate drive which curves around a stand of large trees, including several magnolias, and past the box hedge lined path to the front entrance. Step inside and experience living with space galore but where you can always find a sunny intimate corner.\n\nThis is a home that references the past while looking to the future, with generously proportioned rooms appointed for contemporary comfort. Colonial features like stained glass in timber double doors and match wood lined half walls in the foyer and halls are offset by timeless classic interior d?cor. The 'Cleopatra' claw foot bath and traditional bathroom fittings contrast with gleaming glass showers in fully tiled luxury. The brick canopy over the stove gives a farm kitchen feel to a modern workspace with American Oak cabinetry and granite bench top. Despite the huge formal living and dining room with its gas fireplace, despite the tiled casual family living in front of the kitchen, you may find your favourite spot is the outdoor room which extends via bi fold doors from the family room. Wooden shutters line one side; the other two, facing the view have roll down 'walls' which allow it to be enclosed for all weather use. \n\nBedrooms are well spaced as well as spacious. A guest suite at the living end of the home has a bay window facing the front garden. Two big double family bedrooms are in a wing on the other side of the home; before a short hall creates privacy for a massive master suite which dwarfs a king sized bed and leaves plenty of space for a couch or easy chairs placed to catch both the morning and afternoon sun. \n\nThis is a relaxed big hearted home ready to embrace a couple who want gracious relaxation with room to welcome guests, or a family desiring fun and freedom.\n