86 Aintree Road, Havelock North

Immaculately presented, this Oamaru stone home sits proudly on its own hilltop with panoramic views across Hawke's Bay, within 5 minutes of Havelock North. The house has a light, airy feel, enhanced by rich Kwila timber floors and neutral coloured walls. An impressive double height entrance welcomes you home and leads through to the kitchen and informal living which open to the outdoors and are snug in winter with a log-burner. The gracious formal dining and living flow to both patios and have an open fire with custom-made Oamaru stone mantelpiece. On the ground floor are three double bedrooms, all have extra-height, double wardrobes. A study, designed for running a small business from home, has its own entrance. The family bathroom, laundry and separate toilet complete this wing of the house. An outdoor shower allows kids returning from rugby to rinse off. The master suite on the first floor has its own mezzanine, a relaxed living space which leads to a dressing room and an ensuite. The generously-sized master bedroom has expansive views. Two outdoor entertaining areas provide options. Breakfast in the morning sun while enjoying views to Napier, or dine alfresco in the evening while watching the sun set over the snow tipped ranges. The design of this home incorporates passive solar heating and convection cooling. A spacious turning circle ensures great access to an over-length double garage, the workshop and separate tool storeroom. Total area of garaging 61 sq m. Attic trussing and flooring create a huge additional storage area of 30 sq m (approx). Off street parking is plentiful. Maturing cypress trees line the driveway. Carefully chosen native plantings ensure privacy while maintaining views, and bring a variety of native birds. A wide range of fruit trees and a vegetable garden complement the fabulous lawn. The balance of the land could be fenced for grazing livestock or a pony. Reluctantly my vendor's plans have changed, now it is your chance to enjoy this wonderful property....