Boutique equine riverbank property
Our featured property this week offers discerning buyers an opportunity to acquire this stunning 12.7-hectare block moments from the fertile banks of the Waikato River.
Highly recommended for those seeking an exceptional equestrian lifestyle, the property comprises a full-on equine complex plus a high-spec residence at its heart.
The beauty of the location is that the property offers privacy and seclusion, but it is not so remote as to feel isolated. Set well back from the road, it is almost equidistant from Cambridge and Hamilton, and enjoys proximity to Hamilton Airport. The solitude is amazing: no horns, no traffic, just peace and quiet.
According to real estate agents Anthony Merrington and Alistair Scown, the area is ideal for an equestrian lifestyle. ‘‘The land near the banks of the Waikato River is famous for its fertile, free draining soils, fast racehorses and equine excellence,’’ they point out.
Anthony and Alistair add that no expense was spared while building the property from the ground up in 2017. ‘‘The owners have heavily invested in the property to be both picturesque and functional.’’
No argument there. Meticulous attention to design and presentation ensures brilliance at every turn. The layout of 35 paddocks has been designed around a central race system leading back to the impressive 14-stall barn and parade ground, complete with full magnum fit out, feed room, and stylish staff tea room.
Nearby, the compact yet very comprehensive home has been thoughtfully designed for family comfort, year-round entertaining, indoor-outdoor flow and maximising 360-degree views over the property.
Exuding a luxurious ambience, the home has three goodsized bedrooms, including the master suite with dual-aspect windows that confer a fantastic outlook to your establishment. Bedrooms are serviced by two fully tiled bathrooms. The long galley-style kitchen is the highlight with its stone benchtops and plumbed scullery with two ovens and dish drawer.
The hub of the home, where the family congregates, is the central living space. It comes with panoramic windows and large stacker doors that not only allow light to cascade into the house, but also scan the lush outdoors in all directions. The lounge opens to the large alfresco deck, which extends to the grassy areas.
The property is complete with a three-bay, American-style barn for storing feed and farm equipment, holding yards, a loading ramp, washdown bay, six covered stalls in the paddocks, a trickle feed water supply and tank water from the shed reticulated throughout the property.
While equestrian pursuits are clearly the big draw of this property, the location allows you to soak up a stress-free outdoorsy lifestyle. You couldn’t ask for a better package.