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At one with the landscape, this St Kilda sanctuary is endowed with space and well-equipped with convenient lifestyle features. Built in 2016 by Urban Homes, the single-level flat Firth Manor Stone dwelling sits on a charming 1,596 sq m or so corner site surrounded by manicured, mature and eclectic gardens. The subdivision is highly sought after for its quality housing, scenic beauty, and town and country vibe. This carefully crafted home achieves a great feeling of place and belonging. It honours the ethos of the St Kilda eco-village development, which is based around a sustainable design and was the first of its kind in the country. The focus is on easy living, and the palette of low maintenance materials gives owners more time to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Welcoming from the get-go, the home's large entrance hallway leads to a sociable open plan hub that seamlessly embraces living, dining and food preparation areas. Perfect for hosting, the kitchen dishes up a large central stone-top island, quality appliances and a neatly concealed pantry. The formal lounge is a great spot to put your feet up and soak up the ambience of the living flame gas fire. Indoor-outdoor flow is par for the course thanks to sliding doors opening onto the portico, alfresco niches and barbecue area. Four well-appointed bedrooms, including a master suite with a dressing room, provide ample personal space. The main bathroom and ensuite are pristine, modern spaces, the laundry is country-sized, and the double garage has loft storage. Ducted air-conditioning, double glazing, gas heating and good insulation keep the home ambient and comfortable throughout the year. Other perks include plentiful storage, the security offered by an alarm system and solar energy that significantly reduce utility costs. Kids have loads of room to play, and when a family wants to venture out, St Kilda offers an array of amenities including an artificial turf sports court, boardwalks, a playground, cafe and bistro. The area is zoned for excellent and coveted schooling, and serviced by school buses. Cambridge CBD is close, and arterial networks are nearby for effortless commuting.

$1,650,000

Cocooned in a leafy environment this spacious, modern, sun-loving four-bedroom brick and tile home speaks volumes for relaxed lifestyle living. It's in one of Tamahere's most sought-after pockets, close to the village and school, and minutes from urban amenities. Built in 2010 by Golden Homes and in one careful ownership for the past 10 years, the well-nurtured home and grounds make the perfect rural idyll. Enjoy the space provided by open and formal living areas, entertain in an open plan kitchen complemented by quality appliances, an island bench and a neatly concealed pantry, chillax outside on the expansive deck, and tinker around in the 2.5 car garage. The deck off the master suite is the perfect spot for a spa, and the approximate 5,615 sq m section has room for a swimming pool and tennis court. Sited for the sun, awash in natural light and encompassing a generous 252 sq m floor area, the home is designed for relaxed family life. A log burner makes the lounge a warm, comfortable winter snug and the seamless large bifold and sliding doors open to the alfresco areas creates an all-encompassing environment suited to effortless entertaining. Bedrooms are well-appointed personal spaces serviced by a modern family bathroom and powder room. The master boasts a walk-in dressing room and ensuite shower, and the laundry is located off the spacious garage, which has a work bench. There is ample storage throughout, and external security lighting and an alarm system for good peace of mind. Utilities include roof rainwater and trickle feed town supply water. Filtration has recently been added to the 25,000 litre water tank. The septic system is an eco-worm farm, a self-sustaining, odourless ecosystem that breaks down waste naturally. Expansive lawn, fruit trees, cottage gardens, raised veggie beds, mature and delightfully diverse plantings, a woodland, a henhouse, and small paddock complete this picture of countryside serenity. Kids will have hours of fun playing yard games, raising pets, and adventuring in the woodland traversed by a pathway. Pencarrow Road, aka The Golden Mile, is a top-notch location in easy reach of village amenities, Tamahere's country market, cafes, Te Awa river walks and cycle ways, and coveted schools. Proximity to all arterial networks and Hamilton Airport make commuting a breeze.

Auction 13 February 2025

This sprawling country home makes the lure of a new home simply too hard to resist. Appealing to the most discerning buyers, the 354 sq m tailored masterpiece just outside Cambridge is something truly special. Attention to detail at every step, high-quality finishes, and a large, landscaped site ensure the property stands out from the crowd. Your new home journey couldn't be better with this fabulous custom design residence built by master builder Rob May. It is awash in luxurious comfort, showcases uncompromised style, and is perfectly positioned for country views and lifestyle convenience. A large entrance hallway offers a big friendly welcome into the home whose detailed interiors encompass two inviting living areas. High raked ceilings in the open plan create a bright and breezy ambience. Light floods in through large sliding doors and big picture windows and the symbiotic relationship between indoors and out makes family life oh-so appealing. The entertainer's kitchen curries attention with its quality appliances, statement lighting, sociable central island and butler's pantry. A home for all seasons, the open plan living is a summer staple while the separate lounge, with its cosy living flame gas fire, indoor-outdoor mindset and rural outlook, is the winter go-to. Shared spaces are balanced by four well-appointed bedrooms, including the master with a full ensuite and dressing room. A family bathroom and separate toilet service the family bedrooms, and a spacious laundry and double garage round off the generous floor plan. Decks, alfresco niches, and a barbecue area beckon for outdoor relaxation. The heated saltwater swimming pool promises hours of fun and backyard exercise, and the approximate 4,096 sq m section provides ample space for the kids to run about. The area is serviced by school buses and just a short drive from Cambridge central, cafe culture, and recreational facilities that make the town so popular. Easy access to all arterial networks ensures effortless commuting. Auction (unless sold prior), from 11am, Thursday, 13 February 2025, Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria Street, Cambridge.

Auction 13 February 2025