It's not often you find an example of the perfect live and work environment, especially in the popular town of Russell in the heart of the Bay of Islands. Bellrock Lodge is located on the hillside above Russell township with views over the town and over to Paihia and Waitangi and you can enjoy all that this special tourist town has to offer in the way of cafes and restaurants as they are all within the few minutes walking distance - as is the supermarket and a lovely range of retail shops and the passenger ferry that runs over to Paihia. There's something about living in a small town where you can get everywhere without having to use your car.

The house is on two levels with the owners' accommodation on the top floor and the four income earning guest suites on the ground floor - both levels have decks with views over the township. The top floor also has a guest lounge and office - but needn't be used by guests if you want to protect your privacy.

The owners' level has two bedrooms, master with en-suite, another double bedroom and bathroom and a lovely contemporary open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, all leading out onto an expansive deck with the views.

The four guest suites are large, beautifully appointed and all with their own private deck area. They have their own quality en-suite bathrooms and well thought out kitchenettes for those who wish to self-cater.

So if you think it's time for a change of lifestyle then you should consider this great property with options to suit how you want to live - enjoy the whole house with family or earn a nice income from the many tourists who pass through the Bay of Islands. Bellrock Lodge is being sold as a going concern with the price being plus gst, if any.

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