Property listing ID: 932149
FARM SHEDS, PADDOCKS & CHICKEN COOP Exceptional flair teams with character and old world charm to present this superbly renovated, beautifully maintained 1870’s residence located on 8.09 hectares (20 acres) of flat to gently contoured land. Zoning is Mixed Rural. Showcasing all the best of eras past such as high and ornate panelled ceilings, sash windows, open fires, verandahs, French doors and gleaming polished floors, this wonderful residence has been faithfully furnished with deference to its impeccable pedigree while integrating the most modern of today’s conveniences. Over the past few years many improvements have been made throughout including renovated bathrooms, kitchen with deck extension and Sunvue roof and screens, a new laundry and renovated mud room. Comfort has been enhanced with central gas radiator heating and an HRV system. Additional upgrades include the construction of a farm shed/garage and replacement roofing across the house, garage, and studio. A long post and rail fenced tree-lined driveway leads to the white picket fence and delightful façade of this charismatic home. Decorative garden-bordered pathways lead to the verandah and past its fragrant Wisteria vines to the entry foyer where a traditional long passageway is complemented by gleaming Kauri floorboards which continue throughout the home. Off the hallway the lounge flaunts its fireplace with timber mantle and decorative lighting which also accents most rooms here. There’s also built-in storage. Keeping character yet marvellously modern, the bright, white designer kitchen has stone benchtops, a farmhouse sink, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Smeg stove, feature tiled splashback and generous cabinetry. Alongside, the dining area features built-in booth-style seating. Bi-fold doors here flow out to a large covered timber deck with protective pull-down blinds – a stylish leisure and entertaining venue. Further alfresco recreation nooks include a garden side patio with gazebo. Large and lovely, the first bedroom comprises two built-in robes, ensuite with free-standing bath, a glass shower and wall hung vanity. A second bedroom also features two built-in robes, wall hung vanity and a glass/tile shower. Either could serve as an impressive main bedroom suite. To the rear, a large multi-purpose room with fire-place, also incorporates a powder room. Ideal as a third bedroom if required. Offering built-in storage, a laundry with stone benchtops and farmhouse sink flows outdoors to a patio as does a mud room with double sink and storage for boots and coats etcetera. There’s a free-standing building, - ideal as a studio, office or whatever else may be required, - single lock up garage alongside the house with parking for many cars plus a double garage for farm vehicles, along with hay sheds, a loading bay, two chook sheds and vegetable gardens and nine paddocks. The gardens are enchanting with raised stone beds and feature edging and paths and a large pine forest which attracts myriad beautiful birdlife. This runs from the roadside to a waterway at the bottom of the property which reliably supplies tanks. Excellently located in a caring community close to amenities and reputable schools, this is the lifestyle of dreams. Come and enjoy the discovery tour as you unveil the many delights of this very individual property and its environment. • 1870’s Colonial villa set on 8.09 scenic hectares • Flat to gently contoured topography. Zoning Mixed Rural • High & ornate panelled ceilings, sash windows • Open fires with mantle pieces, French doors & verandahs • Gleaming polished Kauri timber floors. Period accent lighting • Central gas radiator heating. HRV system installed • Extensive refurbishment taken place over the past few years • Long post & rail fenced tree-lined driveway. Extra parking • Decorative pathways bordered by delightful gardens • Fragrant Wisteria covered verandah entry to foyer • Traditional long hallway with carpet runner. Ceiling detail • Sunlit lounge with fireplace, mantle piece & built-in storage • Designer kitchen. Stone benchtops, top quality appliances • Adjoining dining with built-in booth seating. Bi-fold to deck • Large timber deck/Sunvue roof & screens & roller blinds • 1st bedroom + 2 built-in robes, ensuite + bath & glass shower • 2nd bedroom + 2 built-in wardrobes, fireplace & ensuite • 3rd Bedroom or multi-purpose room with fireplace & powder room • Laundry with stone benchtops, storage & outdoor access • Mud room with double sink & storage for boots, coats etc. • Free-standing building, - ideal as a studio or home office • Single lock up garage alongside the home • Double garage for farm vehicles. Hay sheds, loading bay • 2 chicken coops. Vegetable gardens. 9 paddocks • Waterway at the bottom of property. Reliable water source • Roof water catchment + water tanks & filtration system • Brilliantly located in a caring community environment • Close to public amenities & reputable schools
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Scott McElhinney (Pukekohe)