Stunning country and equine lifestyle
Elegantly positioned with stunning rural vistas and views to Maungatautari, Kakapuku and Pirongia, you are spoilt for choice with this beautiful homestead and enviable lifestyle set up for boutique equestrian, as well as a bed and breakfast opportunity with a second cottage dwelling. Romantic, expansive and wonderfully private, this 2.8ha (more or less) lifestyle property is a unique and desirable offering set in a prestigious lifestyle pocket close to Cambridge.
The immaculate much loved home is a testament to the owners fastidious eye for perfection and detail with the old country charm preserved and renovated to blend beautifully with modern conveniences. Classically detailed and beautifully proportioned interiors combine with original polished wooden floors, feature timber ceilings and expansive picture windows that frame the lush greenery beyond. Indulge in the spacious country style kitchen equipped with AGA stove, granite bench tops, gas cook top, electric oven and separate scullery/cellar, as well as casual dining area for family meals. The separate dining room features panelled walls and opens out to the sumptuous front deck, complete with covered portico and immaculate box hedging, it is the perfect place to luxuriate in the sun and enjoy watching the kids play on the expansive lawn. The welcoming entrance leads you to the generous lounge complete with surround sound, built in storage and wood burner for cozy winter nights. A second lounge/library opens out to the deck and salt water in-ground pool giving a great sense of indoor/outdoor flow. Providing single-level convenience with a rural view from every window, the home is perfectly geared to family living. The master bedroom is privately set at one end of the home with a charming window seat perfect for curling up with a book, and walk in robe and ensuite complete with underfloor heating and double shower. The remaining two double bedrooms are tastefully decorated and serviced by the main bathroom plus powder room. The large laundry with ample storage and detached double garage completes the picture.
The enchanting outdoor space encompasses beautifully landscaped gardens, boxed hedges, mature trees and luscious flat lawn. The tiled pool area is safely fenced and privately set on the sunny south western side of the home with additional decking and spa pool. An additional stand alone studio set next to the pool has power and storage and is ideal for artists or extra guests.
The self contained cottage is set down a separate driveway and is the perfect option for extended family, rental income or as a bed and breakfast operation, the space is plentiful and so are your options. The style perfectly mirrors the main homestead with the cottage offering two bedrooms, generous bathrooms, sunny kitchen and large living area which opens out onto its own private north facing deck.
The equestrian facilities are second to none with the property boasting a four bay English style stable with tack and feed rooms, half round barn and three bay implement shed, plus plenty of room for parking up the horse-float and motorhome with wide turning spaces. The generous sand arena is set amongst panoramic rural views and bordered by established hedging. The remaining land is divided into 10 paddocks, dotted with established trees and bound by quality post and rail fencing. The rural charm is further enhanced by a picturesque pond and beautiful natural habitat for the abundance of native birds and wildlife.
Located only 15km from the centre of Cambridge and close to Hamilton, Te Awamutu, quality schooling and lake Karapiro, the property is positioned on a dead end country road with the peace and privacy second to none.
Guaranteed not to disappoint, a property of this calibre is few and far between. The tranquil lifestyle, top of the range boutique equine, B&B income and work from home opportunity, as well as the immaculate family home perfect for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying is an opportunity not to be missed.