Full Description

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a modern Mediterranean-style home located in a peaceful rural setting 5 kms from nearby shopping centres. The land area of one hectare (2.5 acres) includes fertile paddocks and facilities ideal for horse grazing. The present owners acquired this property in an undeveloped state in 1997. While it has since been landscaped, there is plenty of potential for making further improvements. Location: West Coast of North Island, 55 kms north of Wellington. Area: Land 9930 sq m (2.5 acres); House 260 sq m (single storey) Key Features: Modern architecturally-designed home - Mediterranean style; High standard of construction / low maintenance materials / extensive tiling; Ideal location for family indoor/outdoor living and/or guest accommodation; Secluded peaceful rural outlook adjacent to River Reserve (no through road access); Fertile horse grazing paddocks and facilities (incl tack shed) / well fenced and drained; Seperate driveways (2) from end of road to (a) paddocks and (b) residence; Established tree shelters and landscaping / prolific bird life / lagoon / fish pond; Full connections to urban water and power supply. Other Features: Spacious internal areas with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light and warmth; Open plan kitchen with outlook to lagoon / paddocks; Four bedrooms (incl two in separate Guest Wing) / walk-in wardrobe; Two bathrooms (one with spa bath) and three WCs (one with bidet); Spacious office / security safe / underground connections for telephone (3) and cable TV (2); Built-in gas "Living Flame" fireplace; Underfloor heating (tiles) in kitchen and bathrooms; Drive-in access to double garage through electronically-operated door / ample storage; Exterior access to boot room with sink bench unit and WC; Wired for security alarm system / garden lighting / automatic gates at end of driveway. Reason for selling: The present owners acquired this (undeveloped) property in 1997 and have spent the last nine years creating it to its present stage. There is still plenty of potential for making further improvements.