Property listing ID: 828107
NOTE: The advertised Open Home is Covid Vaccine Certificate Compliant and requires all attendees to present their COVID-19 Vaccine Pass prior to entry. STATELY SPACIOUS 'STONEBRIDGE FARMS' Impressive large gates announce the entry to this magnificently landscaped property opening to a tree-lined driveway and a bridge over the pond, festooned with water lilies and passing horses contentedly grazing. A fork in the driveway leads to both the home with eye-catching water feature turning circle and an attractive super-large, two storey American style barn, air-conditioned and currently used for guest accommodation as required. Peacefully located at the end of a private road, 'Stonebridge Farms' combines wide veranda heritage architecture with ornate plasterwork, high ceilings, practical double glazed windows, ducted air conditioning to exquisitely marry contemporary functional components with grace and elegance. Quality constructed of masonry block with a shingle roof, this 320 square metre residence resides on 2.32 hectares (5.81 acres) adorned with superbly sculpted hedges, mature specimen trees, rose gardens and an orchard. Double doors off the welcoming entry foyer open into a large elegant formal lounge and dining room with built-in fire, wonderful chandelier lighting and huge bay picture windows celebrating the exceptional garden vistas. There are two more sets of French doors, one out to the patio which wraps around three quarters of this amazing home, the other connecting with scenic family living and the ultra-spacious open plan bright, white kitchen where timber benchtops echo the rich golden hues of floors in the high traffic areas. Resplendent with a wealth of ornate cabinetry and bench space, the excellently endowed kitchen also boasts a walk-in pantry. In the family living room there's a second gas fire and two sets of doors flowing out to the picturesque northern patio with a sauna and steps leading down to the fenced floodlit tennis court and pavilion with its remarkable garden surrounds. Four large bedrooms include the lavish master occupying its own private wing and featuring super-spacious walk-in wardrobe, delightful ensuite and feature windows plus outdoor access to marvel at those magical views. The remaining three scenic bedrooms all have built-in robes and share a family bathroom with spa bath and separate shower. Two also offer access to the front patio. There are also several utility rooms, a separate toilet, a study with built-ins and the double lock up garage accessed off the hallway. Part of the incomparable garden incorporates an orchard with myriad varieties and for the lucky children, there's a play house in this perfect setting. Grace and elegance coupled with modern convenience and excellent recreational facilities in idyllic surrounds - yes, this is paradise! * Impressive architectural impact. Idyllic picture postcard entry * Electric gates, beautiful tree lined driveway across bridge & pond * Superb sculpted gardens flooding all rooms with magical views * Welcoming foyer into large scenic formal lounge & dining. Gas fire * Ornate plasterwork, high ceilings, double glazed feature windows * Picturesque open plan family living. French doors. Timber floors * Brilliant sunlit kitchen, copious ornate cabinetry plus walk-in pantry * Wrap around entertaining & leisure accessed from all living areas * Study with built-in cabinetry. Several multi-use or storage rooms * Lavish master bedroom/large walk-in robe/ensuite/private patio * + 3 bedrooms/built-in wardrobes/serene views. 2 accessing patio * Stylish family bathroom with spa bath & shower. Separate toilet * Fenced, floodlit tennis court & pavilion in magical setting. Sauna * 2 storey American style barn with extended family living potential * Gorgeous romantic garden gazebo. Children's garden playhouse * Ducted air conditioning & ventilation system plus security system * Citrus Orchard with 10-12 trees * Four post & rail fenced paddocks with electric outriggers * Double lock-up garage/laundry & internal entry. Extra parking * 9.8km to motorway access / 29.2km to Auckland Airport / 40.3km to Auckland CBD * 9.4km to prestigious ACG Strathallan School
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Scott McElhinney (Pukekohe)