Architect designed home built in 2000 for a busy couple who wished to give away the city life for a quieter country lifestyle. Now they are reluctantly offering their home for sale.

The main house has a master bedroom, with an adjacent bathroom, a study, a sunroom (which doubles as a bedroom) and a large living area and dining space. All the rooms have broad views over the harbour.

There is plenty of storage space including a large walk-in pantry off the kitchen. The laundry off the bathroom has external access, a shower and a second toilet. A loft ladder leads to more storage space.

At the south end of the house there is a self contained 2 bedroom guest wing. It has bathroom and kitchen facilities. The unit can also be operated as a Bed & Breakfast business. It is separated from the house by a double garage.

A wide deck across the front of the house lets you enjoy harbour views and the marvellous sunsets. A second deck on the north-east corner provides for shelter and a place for the barbecue. Floors throughout are covered by cork tiles. All doors are wide enough for a wheel chair.

A Solar system and a wet back on the wood stove minimise the use of electricity for water heating. Under the house there is a large workshop and storage area.  The house is 3800 sq.ft. in area, including the garage (388 sq.ft.), basement (732 sq.ft.) and decks (743 sq.ft).

The property is 2 Ha (5 acres) of land which slopes to the waters of the Hokianga Harbour, with direct access onto the sandy beach.  One acre around the house has been developed as gardens, orchard and lawns, with windbreaks of native trees. The balance of the property is grass paddock and contains 2 stock ponds and is being grazed by cattle.

It is 10 minutes drive to the local store for everyday needs, 20 minutes to the hospital, 40 minutes to the nearest major town, one hour to the East coast to places like the Bay of Islands, and 4 hours to Auckland.