520 Swamp Road, Puketapu

Arriving at the top of the driveway, a secluded secret property is revealed. This luxurious 393 sq m character villa sits on an elevated sunny site and maximises breath-taking rural views, the snow-capped Kaweka Ranges in the distance. Be prepared to fall in love the moment you enter this modernised home through an architecturally designed new living room, with bespoke joinery including double glazed ceiling and walls, which allows natural light to enhance this relaxation haven. Continue through to the contemporary open plan kitchen, dining and family room, or directly out to the covered verandah to soak up the view. Notable features include beautiful sash windows, French doors, solid timber flooring, wide hallways and high stud ceilings. Character features and water radiators in each room combine to give the home a warm ambiance. The design of the home provides options for family living or could be used as boutique accommodation. Accommodation offers four generous double bedrooms, the luxurious master with a beautifully appointed en-suite and walk-in wardrobe that will delight. A stylish full bathroom includes claw foot bath, a separate powder room caters for guests. All rooms enjoy the serene outlook of the gardens and countryside. There are well-established easy care landscaped gardens, ample lawn area for outdoor activities, and a stunning infinity salt water pool and spa which makes for the perfect lifestyle property. The balance of land offers an opportunity to keep a pony or two, graze a few sheep, or lease out. Discretely located away from the home is a three bay implement shed, with one bay enclosed to provide space for storage of boats, motorbikes or machinery, complimenting this sophisticated country retreat. This lifestyle location, only minutes to Puketapu, a short drive to Taradale and an easy commute to Napier, Havelock North and Hastings will have high appeal to a variety of buyers. Tender closes 4:00pm Thursday 23 August 2018 (unless sold prior)...