107 Lane Road, Havelock North

Sitting proudly on 1.65 hectares, this truly magical award-winning design by the late Sir Ian Athfield will certainly appeal to those searching for a home with personality and a quirkiness that simply cannot be replicated. In true Athfield style this iconic Mediterranean inspired home incorporates multiple levels vertically culminating in a tower. Often admired as a signature piece of New Zealand architecture, 107 Lane Road has been sympathetically refreshed throughout with white painted walls and ceilings to allow those special pieces of art to sit pride of place. The master bedroom and bathroom is on the ground level with shuttered doors that open to the grounds. The other two fabulous double bedrooms are positioned in the tower, each unique with balconies and both enjoying a rural vista that also includes Te Mata Peak. At the base of the tower is a light-filled living space, almost mezzanine-like above the main lounge, adaptable in use to include additional accommodation, kids lounge or office. Extensions for a fourth bedroom have been identified and would further enhance this iconic home. Almost every room has doors opening onto patios, decks or the grounds themselves creating that all important indoor outdoor flow. The surrounding sprawling lawns encase an enticing large in-ground salt water pool, heated with solar panels that lengthen the swimming season. The well-established parcel of land is private and sheltered with all day sun, mature trees (including sequoia), numerous avocado trees and a young citrus grove with plenty more potential to develop the grounds further. The tower is impressive from every angle, with a cantilevered staircase that leads you to the rooftop observation deck where heart stopping panoramic views across Hawke's Bay exist. A winner in 1985 and most certainly a winner in 2017 a wonderful opportunity presents itself here to secure a true Havelock North and New Zealand treasure....