Character lovers will appreciate this colonial, timber-clad home which started life in Mangere, Auckland which still displays elements of its past heritage. Escape to the country; to this delightful slice of rural paradise with historic early 1900s kauri villa.

To compliment this villa's part in NZ history, it is set on a section with a commanding view over the Kerikeri Inlet and out to sea past The Ninepin. The views extend over the Waitangi Forest with peeks of Russell and boats coming and going.

Most the hard work restoring this villa, in keeping with the period, is done and just the finishing touches remain.

Leaving the city behind to enjoy a more tranquil life in the Bay of Islands, this superb property consists of 2.9 hectares with a level house and garden area which drops down towards the Waitangi wetland.

Just over 5km to Kerikeri, schools and a similar distance to a boat ramp.