Elegant and serene
For more than 40 years, this expansive and beautifully decorated home has been loved, admired and provided a joyful place for family and friends to gather. Not surprisingly, it is with real reluctance the owners have now decided to downsize.
That reluctance becomes clear when you tour this fabulously spacious and private home that features three living areas that all flow seamlessly to an outdoor oasis that comes complete with a swimming pool, spa pool, bar, pizza oven and large, sheltered patio.
Outdoor living is very much a feature here, with private, northand west-facing patio that allows considerable scope for outdoor entertaining.
Set on 1378 square metres that include beautifully landscaped grounds and vast expanses of lawn, this home is clearly familyoriented and tailor-made for entertaining on a large scale.
There are 321 square metres of superb flowing spaces here, including four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, and the three interconnecting living areas incorporate lounge, dining and entertaining.
When people talk about living large, they are talking about a home just like this.
Fortunately, the contemporary kitchen has been designed to cater easily for large gatherings of family and friends.
Finished in granite and with generous storage and a breakfast bar, the kitchen provides a perfect place to breakfast in the sun and is designed for maximum functionality as well as being aesthetically pleasing.
Sun is also evident in almost every room in the house, taking full advantage of its sheltered north-west setting.
This energy-efficient heating courtesy of nature is supplemented by underfloor heating in the kitchen and heat pumps in the cooler months.
Larger than usual double bedrooms are an absolute bonus and the main bedroom, with its ensuite and walk-in wardrobe is a total retreat, with views and direct access to the grounds.
Three further double bedrooms enjoy built-in wardrobes and a large family bathroom, and all are decorated to the same high standard as the rest of the house.
Elegant and serene would best describe the living areas, full of light and sun and with sparkling chandeliers overhead.
There are not many properties that you could simply move in to and style to your own taste without making any cosmetic changes to the interior, but this would be one of them.
The classic styling and natural flow of the property has been well executed, unfolding into a series of impressive living spaces, all with an equally impressive list of features and high quality of finish.
Adding considerably to its appeal is the single-level build which effectively future-proofs the home for many years to come.
Practical and most welcome additions are the oversized garage and workshed, complete with a separate toilet.
Those who want a space to tinker away happily on their own will find they can spend many happy hours doing just that, well away from a busy household.
Substantial, stylish and securely fenced, this Rangiora property is the perfect proposition for those looking for much more than a normal suburban house.
A great deal of time, money and talent have been put to good use here.
The result is a home that has been well detailed, decorated with significant flair and designed to offer a high degree of comfort, form and functionality.
Within the grounds, you can enjoy the serene seclusion it offers while still remaining usefully close to local schools and all the shops, restaurants, cafes and services of the popular and diverse Rangiora township.