Escape to the country

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Dreams begin at this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in its idyllic rural setting. A sweeping driveway leads down to the main entrance, while a beautifully landscaped garden draws the eye up and over the spectacular rural outlook. With its smart cedar and corrugated-steel exterior, a striking portico and white tongue-and-groove eco-ply soffit, this 349sqm home is a masterclass in rural design. It boasts an easy sense of connection between all the principal living spaces and the surrounding landscape, visible through the many windows. This H-shaped dwelling features two wings: the first encompasses the living area, kitchen and dining room where a large sliding door opens up to the landscape, allowing natural light to pour in. The spacious kitchen boasts a generous scullery and a central island that ensures the cook can keep one eye on the kids in the backyard. The lounge is partitioned off with a double sided fireplace — clever. In the second wing, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms — two with luxurious tiled ensuites and generous walk-in wardrobes — that mean plenty of privacy and space for everyone. There’s a lot to love in this rural home.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

Regional Silver

REGION & CATEGORY:

Auckland / Northland / Coromandel
CARTERS New Home $1 million - $1.5 million