9 Otara Road, Kaiwaka, Kaipara, Northland

Looking for an eco-smart choice, a high-performance home on 2.2 ha away from the madding crowds? 9 Otara Road, Kaiwaka is located down the Oneriri Peninsula enjoying a quiet rural vista with water views from the front deck. The 131 sqm home is superbly crafted from locally sourced materials: true to its Lockwood name, a warm, dry and healthy home. Thoughtfully created with meticulous attention to detail, the features of this 3-bedroom lifestyle gem include: blonded walls in the living area giving a light and airy feel; Woodsman wood burner with wetback for warmth in winter and electricity savings; Daiken heat pump for summer cooling; practical European composite flooring in living areas; double glazed windows; front decking with overhead cover for sun and rain; hexagonal gazebo dining area roofline; insect screens across select windows; separate laundry; F&P kitchen appliances; open plan kitchen, dining and living opening onto a sunny, north-facing deck with gorgeous views.

Separate to the dwelling is a solid timber 42 sqm cabin with Daikin heat pump, which although unconsented, has toilet, shower and laundry sink with its own wastewater system, and water tank. Also adjacent is a fully insulated double garage. There is a Honda petrol generator, wired in with auto-start for an uninterrupted power supply in a powercut. A wood shed, a garden shed, and a potting shed offer wood and tool storage. The generous 2.2 ha is divided into 5 paddocks with 2 ponds (one shared with the neighbouring property). A steeper boundary corner is planted with regenerating native trees. The orchard has a variety of young fruit trees: Banana; Fig; Pear; Apple; Plum; Apricot; Peach; Persimmon; also grapes. Adhering to eco-friendly principles, the vegetable gardens are enclosed, mulched, and surrounded by a Feijoa hedge.

There's a lot to offer a discerning buyer, who is seeking rural peace, tranquility, and the 'good life'. You won't be disappointed when viewing this country gem!