This peaceful family residence with guest house and artist's studio is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the friendly community of Ohoka Downs.

Hidden from the road by established gardens, the driveway winds through a large stand of beech, kowhai and cabbage trees, to reveal the home as if floating on a sea of giant tussock.

Nestled amidst five acres of established grounds the stately and inviting home with its adjacent guest house and artist's studio offers a range of opportunities from warm family home, peaceful retirement or as a bed and breakfast establishment.

The main home exudes warmth and comfort with extensive use of exposed timber joinery, terracotta tiles and carpet and a large open fireplace. The northerly aspect attracts all day sun providing ample natural light and warmth with further heat being provided by under-floor heating and radiators.

Three bedrooms are located upstairs and all have ample windows offering sunny northerly views over the property and beyond to the rural countryside and distant mountains. An office is located downstairs as is the guest powder room and separate laundry.

The farmhouse styled kitchen is framed with native timbers and adjoins a dining and lounge area all of which look out over the expansive lawns and gardens. Large double doors across the front of the home open into the garden and outdoor living areas which include a solid hardwood timber framed BBQ, serving bar and clay pizza oven.

Adjacent to the home, the self contained guest house complete with en-suite bedroom and artist's studio also has an adjoining workshop area and additional garaging.

The potager garden, pony paddock and custom built, timber clad garden sheds and chicken coop help to complete the picture.

Located in the Ohoka School zone this exceptional property is ideal for a young family, a comfortable retirement or has potential as a B&B with a totally unique New Zealand theme.