Picturesque Waikanae oasis

AN ARCHITECTURALLY designed Waikanae home in a sublimely picturesque setting is for sale for the first time in 25 years.

The four-bedroom house, at 2A Horopito Rd, is set well back from the road amid a 1140-square metre oasis of trees, lawn, flowers and vegetables that has been a staple of Kapiti home and garden tours.

Designed by Alan Minty, the 260sqm dwelling includes an internal-access double-garage and has a predominantly brick exterior with a tile roof and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Chapel ceilings, rimu joinery and indoor-outdoor flow to enchanting courtyards distinguish the light and spacious interior.

Both the formal lounge and family room open to a sheltered al fresco courtyard with a pergola that the owners say is the heart of their home.

The lounge also has an open fireplace and adjoins a formal dining area while the family room has a woodburner with built-in shelving on either side.

The family room is off the gourmet kitchen, which has a double-oven, integrated microwave oven, ceramic cooktop, integrated rangehood, double DishDrawer dishwasher and timber floors.

It adjoins a conservatory-style casual dining area, which also has hardwood floors and opens to another courtyard with a pergola.

Also on this level are two of the double-bedrooms, a refurbished bathroom with a shower, deep bath and vanity, and a separate toilet and separate laundry with storage.

Upstairs, the main bedroom overlooks the front garden, and has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while the fourth bedroom (or optional office) has a lovely view of the Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve.

Other features include wood storage, nightstore, full irrigation system and bore to service the gardens, and an internal storeroom in the garage, which also opens at the rear for parking a boat or trailer at the back of the section.

‘‘This is one of the most prestigious and picturesque homes in Waikanae’s tightly-held garden area,’’ Ceinwen Howard, of Howard & Co Realty, says.

‘‘It offers a stunning combination of architectural design, formal and casual living, and indoor-outdoor flow.

‘‘It’s superbly positioned for sun and the size of the house perfectly balances the size of the garden, which is an absolute treasure.’’

The property has a rateable value of $900,000 and a deadline sale date of Wednesday [December 5]. ADDRESS: 2A Horopito Rd, Waikanae.

AGENT: Ceinwen Howard, phone 027 334 4401.

VIEWING: Tomorrow, 1pm1.30pm.