Auction: On site 2.30pm, 30 April 2017 (unless sold prior)
Dapper and debonair, this richly restored bungalow will most certainly stir your emotions! Relocated from Point Chevalier in 1995, the renovation with no expense spared is clearly evident and does justice to the vintage of the home. Perfectly positioned at the end of the tree lined driveway, the home is surrounded by 3 acres of luscious mature gardens, developed over 20 years.
The main residence with its rich Matai floors, has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a stately separate formal lounge, study nook and the impressive entertainers kitchen/dining lead to the covered alfresco area. Sunny wrap around decks on 3 sides, brings the outdoors in, and the indoors out offering the perfect spot for your morning coffee while listening to the birdsong around you. Warm and sophisticated finishes, such as the claw footed bath, brass and Italian tapware, cedar joinery, marble bench top and imported antique Morrocan lights are partnered throughout.
To add to the romance, a recently completed separate 122m2 barn with its adjacent self-contained accommodation is in high demand by guests seeking a weekend retreat. The cottage enjoys open plan living, a kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and is situated in a secluded setting away from the main residence, allowing guests to enjoy their own space to relax in the outdoor cedar bath with a glass of wine! Guests pay $175 per night with repeat offenders taking advantage of this. The remainder of the barn with extra high roller door, provides excellent storage. There are 2 small paddocks for the pony or a couple of sheep it really is a brilliant lifestyle opportunity.
With this purchase, you get all the benefits of bungalow brilliance, an income from the separate self-contained accommodation, privacy and peacefulness, and all with the bonus access to the amenities and services of Matakana only 5 minutes drive away.