The house was brought out to Mangatawhiri from Mission Bay some 26 years ago and has retained the character of that fine old location. From the road it invites you to drive up to the parking area in front of the entrance. Glorious climbing roses drape the balustrades of the extensive wrap around decks.
The front entry opens to a well proportioned lounge with a log burner for cosy winter nights. Facing east and north this room receives every ray of sunlight and steps out onto the decking where one can imagine enjoying long summer evenings with the sounds of the stream below. The open living incorporates the dining area in the L adjacent to the kitchen. This is a well designed galley type kitchen with both china and food pantries. It is positioned to benefit from morning sun and also to look out over the back garden - play area. A conservatory off the dining area offers a snug reading/ café style sitting area. Two double bedrooms are located on the northern side of the home with the master bedroom benefiting from some separation on the western corner of the home. The bathroom features an alcove raised bath with a separate shower and separate toilet.
Essential to all rural environments is a boot room - wet weather area which is perfectly located here at the back door and incorporates the laundry.
The entire home has been tastefully redecorated offering a fresh "new" environment to move into with no renovation worries.
This property comes with more than the average shedding. A double garage also has a fully lined sleep out or office. With a little tidy up this could offer an ideal work from home office or childrens play room.
There is also another single garage so no shortage of storage or space for the car enthusiast.
The gardens are largely self care with several impressive specimen trees including a magnificent paulonia and silver eucalypt. Raised vege plots encourage the pleasure of fresh home grown summer salad goodies. With the stream on the property there is an endless supply of water for the gardening enthusiast or perhaps a horticultural project. A swimming hole could provide hours of fun for children and parents.
The view to the north over pasture land to the Hunuas offers an ever changing vista. The seasons are so much more poignant when enjoyed in the country. This property offers all the benefits of rural living especially privacy without the hassles of stock management.
Lyons Road is recognised as a very desirable address with Spa Du Vin just at the end of the road. Mangatawhiri school bus serves the area. This country school has an excellent reputation offering a great start for children to step from into Intermediate.
More phtos to come.