Country living - with town convenience!

Approx four hectares (10 acres) zoned low density residential. Lifestyle and investment. If you yearn to live from the land - but don't want to complicate life with a daily commute, then this is your property! Four bedroom home set on approx four hectares (ten acres) of natures wonderland 3 km from Whangarei CBD.

Mix in lush native woodlands, a food forest, plus your own home grown protein it will be hard to comprehend that you are only minutes from the CBD. Easy cycling distance to town you can be rest assured your carbon footprint will be negated.

Tucked in a sheltered private valley the historic house is light and welcoming, originally built in 1902 with a Swiss Chalet design and solid kauri slabs to provide natural insulation. The four bedroom home has modern fittings, living space is enhanced by a large sheltered deck that is perfect for entertaining. Two fireplaces (wetback) keep it warm and dry. The house site is of an easy contour with ample parking and easy access to the forest.

A three bay shed houses a modern studio room, plus there is triple carport and sheds ensure ample storage options. This is a property that is well set up as a food larder with raised veggie gardens, chicken, rabbit and pig runs and orchard. The land is a pleasant mix of native bush, two crystal clear creeks and ample grazing for a flock of 30 sheep.

Zoned residential providing future opportunity to subdivide and take cash out of the property. Impact on the natural character of the existing property will be minor. This is a unique opportunity and rare to find. History, privacy, self sustainable with subdivision potential. Live the good life without compromising location!

Note: Access to 388 Maunu Road is from Old MacDonald Lane (not Pukenui Road as per google).