43Z Blue Gum Lane, Kerikeri

With an elevated position and magical bush views, this quality plaster over brick architecturally designed home offers premium living and soothing tranquility. The house is private, equally very suitable for a couple or a family with entertainment options even on a grand scale.

Thoughtfully positioned to capture the winter sun and all-day natural light, this spacious home is an outstanding private retreat abundant with opportunities to entertain, relax, and simply enjoy life. Generous, well-defined living and dining spaces feature solid timber floors and open out to spacious decks and a private courtyard. Indoor-outdoor flow throughout is exceptional. The well-appointed kitchen has a stone benchtop, timber island bench, quality fixtures and a window and servery to the courtyard. A favourite space to retreat is the library at the far end of the home, with its built-in bookshelf and daybed.

Enjoy an alfresco meal on the timber decks that seamlessly wrap the home. The courtyard, with its water feature, is a sheltered spot to dine and admire starry nights. Imagine waking to the vibrant bush view and birdlife from your peaceful main bedroom, which includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Offer family and friends comfort in the three additional bedrooms and a spacious tiled bathroom with bath. The second storey is currently used as a gym, or could be used as an additional bedroom.

The smart design of this home includes generous storage, solar power, an interior laundry, a service area with storage and a double garage ensuring ease of everyday activities.

The solar array is 10Kw which makes for affordable power, backed up with a 10Kw generator with switched connection to the house in the unlikely event of power outage.

There is ample water with two large water tanks and a much highly spec'd filtration , sanitation and pump unit means continuous water for domestic use and gardens.

The outstanding landscaped terraced gardens blend with the house and the landscape, are well-established and easily maintained with the serenity of a bush walk to the river reserve with waterfall and swimming hole.

Fruit trees and vegetable gardens complete the offering. With more than 8,400 sqm of land, there is space for everyone to enjoy, relax and entertain within this timeless, private estate that’s rich in song of native bird life.

This is Rural living but just less than 4 kilometers from Kerikeri, Waipapa and the Airport.