HAVELOCK NORTH // 51 Te Mata Mangteretere Road

AN OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE ORCHARD 13.1195 hectares (more or less) For sale plus GST (if any)

Situated only a few minutes drive from Havelock North's boutique village shops and world class wineries, this property offers purchasers an opportunity to acquire 13.11 hectares (32.4 acres) of quality horticultural land with an outstanding 380sqm home in a truly magical park-like setting.

A 5 x 5 orchard lease over approximately twenty eight acres of prime apple varieties, provides a good annual return. The balance of the land surrounding the house is a mix of trees and garden forming a natural break between home and orchard. Wonderful views across to the ranges in the north and around to Te Mata Peak provides a fabulous backdrop to this appealing property.

The home was built in the early 1990s and is a blend of cedar and brick. Spacious informal living and dining combines with an open plan kitchen, all accessible to the sunny northern terrace through French doors. A more formal living area opens onto the western terrace to catch the last of the sun before you light the outdoor fire.

Underfloor heating in bathrooms and the kitchen, plus a Warmington fireplace and a heat pump keep this home cosy throughout the cooler months.

Three bedrooms and a study combine with the spacious living areas on the ground floor and the master bedroom/ensuite/walk-in-wardrobe shares the upper level with a large second living area or rumpus room. Decking leads out from the rumpus room with fabulous views towards majestic Te Mata Peak and the ranges in the distance.

Imagine relaxing on your terrace under the ornamental grape that provides shade from the Hawkes Bay heat in the summer and allows you to bask in the warmth of the winter sun. Spanning a good proportion of the northern and western side of the home, this terrace includes a huge outdoor fireplace allowing outdoor entertaining to continue throughout the cooler evenings. This property is further complemented by a double garage and carport plus triple bay shedding.

Tranquillity abounds in the beautifully mature gardens where expansive lawns are fringed by large specimen trees and a stunning water feature pond, with a rocky waterfall backdrop creating a truly idyllic lifestyle retreat. Attracted by the pond, wildfowl seek refuge in the beautifully planted surrounds. Access to horse riding and/or a walking/cycling track is close by on the banks of the meandering Tuki Tuki River, offering an endless playground for children and animals alike.

This attractive property is set well back from the road and approached via a tree lined driveway. A sea of yellow daffodils emerge in late winter and early spring to line the entry to this warm and inviting home, which is perfect for family living or for an astute investor wishing to 'land bank' a very desirable piece of Hawkes Bay property.