724 Porangahau Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay

The transformation from historic farmhouse to luxury country estate is underway - plans are consented, construction has begun, and the dream is now yours to complete. Steeped in history, Arlington was one of five stations to make up the original Waipukurau Block, then consisting of some 10,400 acres. Arlington was acquired in 1856 by Captain Alfred Newman, a former sea captain with the East India Company as a home for his wife Isabella and their six children. Fast forward 168 years, award winning Hawke's Bay architect Simon Clarkson has created the blueprint to lift this beautiful residence into the realms of Hawke's Bay's finest luxury homestead experiences. Retaining the external integrity and authentic character of its historical era, the floor plan has been extended to incorporate two expansive living spaces, four spacious bedroom suites and four bathrooms, three of which are ensuite. The completion of the build from this point, including the entire internal fit and lining of all internal walls, will be up to the new purchaser to complete. The north and west facing aspects extend onto a large, proposed deck that commands picture perfect views over surrounding countryside and where the detailed garden concept design created by a landscape architect unites the main residence to the two bedroom, one bathroom guest annex / pool house with attached double garage. Construction of the concrete inground pool is underway, along with outdoor fireplace and bar area. A magnificent oak tree, thought to be around 150 + years old still stands amongst the 2.93 hectare (7.24 acre) grounds alongside the original coach house and a more modern 12m x 7m shed. Arlington is located just minutes from the thriving rural township of Waipukurau, within 45 minutes of Hastings and less than an hour of Napier airport. Arlington presents an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate for heritage homes to complete the project and capitalise on the opportunities a property of such authenticity could provide.