2 Fern Road, Mangatangi, Franklin, Auckland

Welcome to a home that seamlessly combines the practicality and convenience of the modern world all on 5.561 ha (more or less) of good Waikato land. This four-bedroom property, meticulously designed and constructed as the owner's forever home, exudes quality and attention to detail at every turn.

In zone for the extremely sought after Hauraki Plains College with the added bonus of the school bus departing right from your gate.

Features:

• Eco-Friendly 1-year old home

• 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom (including ensuite), lounge, open-plan kitchen and dining with alfresco undercover area, complete with outdoor fireplace

• Attention to detail on positioning to the sun, both winter and summer to provide passive heating and protection of living areas from the western sun

• Modern and well-appointed kitchen that flows to the alfresco area

• Polished concrete floors, woollen carpet and sheep wool insulation

• A large (150m2, more or less) purpleheart hardwood deck around the northern and western sides of the house and a kwila deck and walkway to the sleepout

• Log-burner with wet-back for hot water radiator heating plus solar power with storage batteries

• Shed 12m x 11m (more or less) with 3.1m roller door, plus lean-to

• 66m2 sleepout -1 bedroom, ensuite, kitchenette large lounge area plus private decking

• 10kW invertor, hybrid 3-phase with 4 BYD lithium batteries and 27 solar panels

• Super-fast Lightwire internet and WiFi phone service around the property

• Floor of mezzanine (in shed) certified to have a 2nd storey to withstand the weight of another room

• Hothouse - 18m x 6m (more or less) Redpath UV long-life protected plastic with full length roll up roof and side vents

Horse Facilities:

• Arena 25m x 46m - EQ3 sand and shell surface

• Open Bay 7.4 x 3.3m (more or less), 2x stalls plus tack room

• Separate water supply with a water tank and water pump for troughs and washdown

• A mixture of Post and Rail, Wire and Batten

• 240 v power switches, lights + solar lighting and 240v electric fence unit

• 7 Paddocks are well set up for horses with both hot-wired fences and water troughs

Relish the warmth and character of the outdoor fireplace, constructed with recycled bricks that are over a century old, transported from a previous property in Whitford. This property offers over 150m2 of freshly cleaned and stained decking, crafted from Purpleheart timber, ensuring a durable and aesthetically appealing outdoor living space.

Inside, you'll find a new pure wool carpet, underfloor insulation and radiators that run off the wet-back system for ultimate comfort. The owners have designed the property accommodate a lifestyle that values both work and play. Fitted with a direct power connection from the solar system to the last bedroom (or office), you can work from home without interruption, even during power cuts.

The separate 'sleepout + bathroom', separated from the house with a Kwila walkway deck, is equipped with a kitchenette wired for an oven and hard-wired ethernet for seamless connectivity. The sleepout is also pre-wired for an AC unit for your comfort.

The property's sustainable features include: a 10kW hybrid 3 phase solar system with 4 BYD lithium batteries, inverter and 27 solar panels; a solar -powered Velux skylight that not only opens to vent hot air in summer, but automatically closes via a moisture sensor; EV charging station; Weathertex exterior cladding and wool insulation, to name a few.

The property goes beyond just being a home. It's a lifestyle with Redwoods and fruit enthusiasts will delight in the orchard, home to Plum, Pear, Orange, Mandarin, Lime, Lemon, and Apple trees. Enjoy the organic vegetables all year round, practice your skills on the pool table, unwind in the spa or explore the 7 paddocks all of which are accessible by vehicle. The perennial stream provides a constant flow of water, year round and a picnic / camping area allows a getaway, to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, whilst enjoying uninterrupted views of the Hunua Ranges.

A property that offers sustainability and self-sufficiency, work from home with ease and a ten-minute drive to the nearest boat ramp at Kaiaua. There is plenty of opportunity here, all the hard work is done so make it yours. Make contact now to view.

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