You want the good life? Here it is. Two titles to be sold as one.
1. Lodge and income from B&B or furnished garden apartment - can be let long term or shorter rental. Could be a granny flat or accommodation for domestic help.
2. Adjacent orchard (12+ fruiting for nine months of the year) and large vegetable garden plus small hen house (four hens) for self-sufficiency.
Two separate titles totalling about 1 acre or .4ha. Prime cliff-top position with panoramic views over the Bay of Islands. You can watch life on the bay from the garden, deck, dining room or kitchen. Wander down to peaceful Pipiroa Bay for a swim or a paddle (or in the heated pool on site - 9 metres long, 4.5 metres wide, 1.5 metres deep)
The house was built in 1997 adjacent to the site of Britain's first seat of government (the original Russell). surrounded by parkland and sun-drenched deck and gardens, bush and trees fringe the property.
Main level has one double bedroom with en suite, separate kitchen, dining, lounge, snug and large decks all round. Upstairs has master bedroom (double) with en suite, dressing room, sitting area, deck and study. Lower level has two double bedrooms, each with own en suite, plus garaging for three vehicles or garage/workshop, wine cellar, large entrance hall and outside parking for up to four vehicles, boats etc.. Beautiful gardens - thirty plus rose bushes flower prolifically.
There is no mains water supply but a 70,000 litre tank and rainwater catchment provides sufficient clean, clear water suitable for drinking etc. How natural can you be! Power supply is mains, but secure in all weather. Excellent broadband connection and television reception via satellite and/or rooftop aerial.
Views to die for, birdsong in the trees, waves lapping gently below. The perfect place to unwind and relax. A wide range of native birds including pukeko, kereru, tui, fantails, warblers, doves etc sing their hearts out. Beach and bush walks are another feature of the surrounding area.
Nine kilometres to the village of Russell, or a short ferry ride over to Opua and thence to Paihia (5 minutes) Kerikeri (airport, 40 minutes) etc.
What more could you want?
