18 Blackwood Lane, Maraekakaho, Hastings

As a discerning buyer you'll be wanting so much more than just bricks and mortar. A home should be the place where you immediately feel release from the pressures of everyday life. Drive through the entry and immediately feel immersed in the expansive breath-taking views this environment offers. Walk in the door and feel the quality of this well constructed entertainer's delight. Warm. Quiet. Comfortable, and offering all the amenities you'd expect. Four double bedrooms. Three bathrooms. Walk in wardrobe to master suite. Conservatory. Office. Large open plan living, kitchen and dining room. Walk in pantry. Separate family room. Double integral access garage. Expansive decking, the northern side being all-weather. Unparalleled, unobstructed views across the Ngaruroro River to the ranges beyond. To the west of the home is a fenced off shedding complex consisting of a lockable three-bay workshop/utility shed, bespoke garden shed, firewood shed and a large hobbies/amenities shed with an attached single garage. To compliment the home the property consists of 1.8 hectares, predominantly grazing. Surrounding the home are lawn areas studded with extensive plantings of fruit trees along with numerous decorative trees and a recently established small native tree planting. Situated in the very popular Maraekakaho district this lovely property sits proudly above the historic Maraekakaho woolshed on SHWY 50, approximately 15 minutes from Havelock North or Hastings. The Maraekakaho district has a number of facilities including a respected local school, high school bus route, cafes, local brewery and wineries, and an amazing sense of community. You will need to visit this property to truly appreciate all that is on offer Viewings will be by appointment only, so call today. For sale by Tender closing 2pm 18th March 2022 (will not be sold prior)

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LIFESTYLE: It's amazing what can be established in just five years and this beautiful lifestyle property is a true testimony to the current owner's vision and labour of love. Nestled in a majestic position near the end of this exceptional lifestyle development encompassing the most expansive views along the ever-changing Ngaruroro River, across the farmlands of Matapiro and around to the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges, this really is your special place to call home. Comprising four bedrooms plus office, the Stonewood Home offers super spacious open living, a bespoke kitchen and a music/concert room, all oriented to that amazing view with multiple sliders opening to the wide deck. Of course, the living is not just for indoors - there have been many neighbourhood festivities around the custom-built pizza oven and games on the lush lawn, a sheltered grassy, viewing nook provides a private place to retreat with a book, the abundant vege garden is a sight to behold and the fruits of the home orchard will fill your preserving pantry all year round. Happy chickens roam the orchard too. Such a diverse range of plantings around the property with many native and lesser-known varieties which are just thriving in these soils. This really is a complete package, ready and waiting for a lucky new owner to reap that good life. Will it be yours? Tender closes 4.00pm, Thursday 5th May 2022 hawkesbaylifestyle.com

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Yes, we agree the photos are spectacular but only by viewing in person will they truly come to life! 6.80Ha of premium lifestyle immaculately presented in a lovely private setting with beautiful everchanging views across the Maraekakaho valley to the hills beyond. The four bedroom family lifestyle home boasts rustic character aplenty - the kitchen and dining area (with under floor wine cellar) are spacious, the large lounge has a mezzanine/second living/office above whilst the superb covered patio invites your outdoor entertaining all year round. The huge adjoining garage/workshop also has a mezzanine and another internal room. Top up the pantry with fresh produce from the abundant home orchard and vegetable garden. PLUS, quite separate to the home, the brand new three bedroom cottage with garage is just perfect for extended family or rental income. The land is well-fenced and ideally suited to a range of activities from grazing to agistment with so much space for extra shedding if required. This really is a fantastic lifestyle opportunity within 25 minutes of Hastings. Our vendors instructions are to SELL so don't delay! By Negotiation hawkesbaylifestyle.com

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