1377 State Highway 2, Whirinaki, Hastings, Hawkes Bay

With a sense of being perched on top of the world, this spacious, contemporary family home has been designed to take advantage of its hilltop position and is nestled into established landscaped grounds with ornamentals, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. Relish the panoramic 360 degree views over the rural landscape and looking over the Pacific Coast Highway and be mesmerised by the spectacular, uninterrupted ocean views towards Napier's Bluff Hill, the port and Cape Kidnappers beyond.

The open-plan layout with bespoke chef's kitchen is the hub of the home, providing effortless entertaining with family and friends. Extensive glazing allows the home to be bathed in sunshine and natural light year-round, backed up with log burner, HRV system and underfloor heating. Bi-fold doors allow access from the living/dining zone to the spacious deck wrapped around the front of the home, where you can watch the ships sail by. The heated inground saltwater pool with ocean vista and palms enhances the resort-style living.

Plenty of room for all the family, with spacious master plus en-suite and walk-in wardrobe and three double bedrooms, stylish family bathroom and office nook. The lower level, formally the double garage, is currently utilized as a rumpus/chill out space, perfect as a teenage retreat, with the bonus of a workshop and storage room.

A woodfire pizza oven and outdoor kitchen with covered pergola and terrace provides infinite alfresco and dining options and flows to the upper lawn area, providing plenty of space for children and pets. An American style 3-bay barn offers excellent storage for machinery and boys' toys. A boat shed on the lower level of the property is easily accessed. Fully fenced paddocks provide various stocking options and further landscaping if you wish. A large picturesque, shared duck pond adds to the rural sanctuary feel.