LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY Offers over US$400,000. Eco friendly home. Feng shui and passive solar principles, an eclectic array of lead light and stained glass, the scent of natural timbers and a feeling of tranquillity form first impressions when entering this superb hand crafted house. North-facing with bountiful food gardens, native plantings, fruit trees and exotic timber for firewood - all able to be irrigated by ponds - this 2ha (5 acre) property is secluded from neighbours, sheltered from inclement weather and enjoys an abundance of birdlife. Just 4 kilometres west of Kaiwaka on a 251 acre Kaipara Harbour peninsula headland lies the Otamatea Eco Village. Driving down a nearly 3 kilometre private community access road, this property is one of only fifteen properties. One boundary borders esplanade reserve and water frontage of the Otamatea River and although lush plantings obscure clear views of the waterways, kayak or canoe access may be readily obtained to harvest fish and shellfish. The acreage currently includes two small grazing paddocks, however, their northerly contour lends for further gardens if sustainability is desired on a larger scale or possibly for a second dwelling. A netting covered shade house has raised garden beds and is an ideal nursery for seedlings. Fragrant and colourful herbs grow between brick paving close to the kitchen side door for easy picking. The 160m2 (1722sq ft) home has been practically designed with: high clerestory windows allowing light and air flow through the high sarked ceiling living areas; the wood burner sited in a large area brick fireplace space enabling excellent retention of heat with a ceiling fan assisting downward distribution; a generous pantry and wine cellar; ample main bathroom; and an ensuite to the master bedroom. With two bedrooms, a separate office cum/study area and a cosy library making use of a wide passageway between the living areas and master bedroom, the home provides alcoves for peace and quiet yet space for convivial entertaining. Leading outside from the dining area for further entertaining outdoors is a covered verandah, sheltered from weather and overlooking the grounds. A 98m2 (1054sq ft) studio thoughtfully built and sited close to the house makes for a wonderful retreat - equipped with a wood burner and easily converted into a further dwelling. Imagine enjoying a musical evening with friends or having room for your best friend and family to stay a little longer than planned. This is more than a real estate purchase; this is an opportunity to live in an intentional community where your neighbours become your friends and where the well-being, health and happiness of the community are a shared goal. More about Kaiwaka - Kaiwaka is known as a Transition Town, has 3 eco villages, is home to Koanga Gardens (an organic garden centre and heirloom nursery), has a significant European resident component in its population mix and is growing as a township with the iconic Dutch Cheese Shop & Deli being joined by the newcomers to town of Santa Lucia Italian Restaurant and La Nonna Italian Bakery amongst others. Increasingly seen as an attractive weekend and lifestyle block destination, it is centrally located on a narrow isthmus only 70 minutes from Auckland. You are close to friends and family in the city yet are mere minutes from east or west coast beaches, waterways and country pursuits. From State Highway 1, is an easy 15 minute drive to Mangawhai where there is a Links Golf Course, coastal walkways, a sheltered harbour and beaches open to the Pacific Ocean for surfing, sailing, diving. More photos at Bayleys Green Homes website: http://www.bayleysgreenhomes.co.nz/Listings.html (ID: 183238) Proudly Marketed by: Kaye Mc Elwain kaye.mcelwain@bayleys.co.nz Mobile: +64 27 215 2016 Phone: +64 9 431 5415 Kauri Realty Ltd, Bayleys New Zealand Licensed under the REA Act 2008.
Garage-Carport: Carport, 2 Car
Floors: 1
Type of Construction: Wood Frame
Heating: Solar-Passive
Cooling: Ceiling Fans
Energy Source: Municipal Energy
Water Source: Greywater System, Rain Water Collection
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