Country living, city convenience

Dreaming of a country lifestyle in a picturesque setting, close to everything the city has to offer?

Nestled on 1.87 hectares of farmland and offering up pastoral views of rolling farmland and hills, this quality family home plus separate one-bedroom flat has room for every kind of family.

The elegant main residence features three living spaces, allowing everyone to spread out and enjoy their own space, then come together for long lunches on the expansive deck overlooking the valley.

At the heart of the home is a large, classic country kitchen with impressive built-in fridge that appears to be part of the cabinetry. The family cook will enjoy whipping up culinary masterpieces while looking out north over the valley with its beautiful views.

Down that hallway you’ll find a large family bathroom, roomy laundry room and four double bedrooms, the master with its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. You’re set up for a great day when you wake up here, to views of the sun rising over the valley.

Brand new carpets plus gas and wood fires ensures the home is cosy year round.

Two large paddocks are perfect for keeping some beefies and a pony, and a hen house will keep the chooks happy. An orchard will keep you

in fresh fruit, while two water tanks supply the house with water and a third takes care of the property.

Another drawcard here is the quality and size of the outbuildings. One large outbuilding boats two roomy workshops – one of which was once used by a toymaker - plus upstairs storage – perfect for artists or artisans. Also on the property is a tidy three-car garage with separate workshop, so there’s no shortage of room for all sorts of tinkering, fixing, creating - and of course parking all the family vehicles.

Above the garage is a fully-contained and recently updated onebedroom flat with a balcony overlooking the lush greenery of trees and the valley beyond. This could be an ideal rental opportunity to help subsidise the mortgage, an Airbnb rental or housing for extended family or teens who crave their own space.

“Enjoy living in a farmland environment, all within easy reach of Waimauku, Helensville, Kumeu, Westgate and the west coast beaches and forests, or a short drive to the North Shore and the city centre. Contact me now and make 2020 your best year yet,” says Allan Maclean of Bayleys Kumeu.

1410 Old North Road, Waimauku is for sale for $1,289,000