Property listing ID: 418743
Straight out of Country Life magazine - with an ingenious twist! Driving down a no-exit country road, your attention will be drawn to this distinctive property. Set at the end of a peaceful, private, gated lane, bordering mature native bush, this classic Cotswold inspired country home has real impact and presence, sitting elegantly on 1.3 hectares of easy-care grounds. Built two years ago, it has a charming, old-world brick exterior that will weather and improve with age. Beautiful, high quality living spaces feature soaring vaulted ceilings, gas fires and band-sawn, match-lined timber walls for a classic, elegant ambience. But this home is not just about good looks. Its clever architectural design offers surprisingly versatile options, combining two separate homes in one. A central atrium on the entrance level and a companion way upstairs link both areas seamlessly, while retaining privacy. Each side has its own spacious living areas and a full-size country kitchen. In total there are 4 double bedrooms, two ensuites, one separate wc, one combined bathroom and a TV nook/study on the two upper levels with the added bonus of a generous lounge, one separate wc, laundry & 3 car garage on the lower ground level. It will suit a range of situations - either for one large family, perfect for aging parents with grown up children who have returned home or two families who want to share the costs of living a magical country lifestyle in Whitford. Only 7 minutes from Botany Town Centre, 30 minutes Auckland CBD (off peak) and with a school-bus that collects the children at the top of the road. Embrace tradition with a difference!
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Julie Parmenter (Howick)