103 Hinau Road, Waimauku, Rodney District, Auckland

After more than 42 years of current ownership, this peaceful paradise is now to be sold.

Set on 4 ha of native bush with views to the north over forest and countryside to distant hills, and to the west a peep of the sea. The original three-bedroom home was constructed around 1915 and by the 1990's was calling for restoration. Using non-toxic materials and environment-friendly methods the current owners totally rebuilt it from the ground up. And without losing its character, they transformed it into a light filled dwelling and one of Auckland's first truly healthy homes - as featured in North and South magazine.

The property, known as 'Rangimarie' (meaning peaceful), has only been lived in by four previous families, and such is the ability of this property to maintain its hold that members of each of these families have returned to reconnect . . .

In addition to the shingle-clad house the present owners added a garage and carport, plus a large workshop (5.8 X 9.5) and a separate storage shed (4.8 x 7.2). None of which has compromised the setting in any way. It is the virtually undisturbed native bush that has created the canvas upon which all of this has taken place, creating a place of extreme peace and harmony.

The tranquility that Rangimarie offers is only 30 minutes from the CBD and the North Shore, off peak, and Muriwai Beach can be reached in 10 minutes.

And for the buyer looking for potential: the land can be sub-divided without encroaching on the privacy of the existing buildings.

Having always considered this their 'Forever Home', a change in their personal circumstances has meant that the owners have asked me to find the next custodian of this unique property.