The stone entrance and magnolia lined driveway lead to this impressive homestead, complete with large motor court and three vehicle garaging.
With the focus on uncompromised quality with separate spaces for formal, informal living and entertaining, this remarkable 527m² masonry Spanish-style villa epitomizes a luxurious modern Country Lifestyle on a substantial scale.
Perfectly constructed with attention to detail, this fifteen year old residence situated on 3.3ha (9 acres) accessed via a gated private road shared with seven other properties. The backdrop of covenanted native bush (approximately five acres) provides a natural setting and is accentuated by the sheltered northerly aspect overlooking rural fields with sea views to the Gulf and Waiheke Island.
The strong European influence starts with the imported Spanish roof tiles - deliberately aged, to the wrought iron balustrades and light fittings(including Italian Padova wall lights). An imported bureau from Mexico has been beautifully converted into the focal point of the kitchen as the main counter/breakfast bar.
The impressive front door and doors on the butler's pantry are believed to be from a South American monastery and include the original wrought iron detailing.
The hand painted concrete floors throughout the lower level are a practical choice for family, pets and entertaining. A covered paved patio is accessed off all the downstairs living rooms and is complete with an outdoor fireplace, bbq gas outlet and solid concrete dining table for year round al fresco entertaining. This paved area leads to the heated swimming pool and spa which is surrounded with manicured hedging. The garden area is fully enclosed making it safe for
small children and pets. Also adjacent the home are the orchard and raised vegetable gardens.
The large entry foyer welcomes you into the ground floor, offering ample living and dining areas, a kitchen the envy of any chef, study, two bathrooms(one ensuite) plus powder room, three large bedrooms, large office and a laundry/mudroom adjacent the internal entry from the garaging.
The master suite includes a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a large dressing room and shares the first floor with the large library.
The home is cosy in winter with under floor heating throughout the ground floor, Warmington solid fuel box fire in the family room, Warmington gas fire in the formal lounge and a heat pump in both the library and the master bedroom.
There are five troughed paddocks for your animals to enjoy and a 80m² barn and workshop for your additional toys with its own driveway being the third of three separate entrances. The barn has its own water supply and is adjacent the wood shed, yards and loading ramp.
This wonderful rural estate is on the Howick side of Whitford on the northern slopes and only minutes from the East Tamaki, Highbrook and Ormiston commercial precincts while close to Meadowlands, Howick and Botany shopping centres.
A very special property you will be proud to call home!
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