Nestled on an elevated position overlooking Takahoa Bay and only a 90-minute drive from Auckland is this stunning lifestyle retreat; built in 2004 and sitting on 6 hectares (15 acres, more or less). It is architecturally designed and a tribute to a very close collaboration between the original owners, the architect (Kerry Francis) and the builder Aaron Cameron.

Palm trees, ponds, paddocks and privacy are all on offer at this well-established lifestyle property, including a four-bedroom family home, a separate cottage (currently a top Airbnb destination), an outdoor sitooterie, a workshop and a three-bay utilities shed.

The house is built on two levels with two bedrooms, a bathroom and open-plan living on each level, with two separate entrances - ideal for visitors, friends and the extended family. The upper-level features open plan living, elevated views, a farmhouse kitchen, open fireplaces and amazing indoor/outdoor flow to covered decks, wrap around verandas and a heated pool. The double internal garaging on the lower level includes plenty of storage, a separate laundry, an office/craft room and a storeroom; while the sitooterie (conservatory) is a masterful construction with an interesting story (perfect for those winter afternoons, a book and a glass of red wine). The cottage is all about comfort and privacy, warm rich exotic timbers, a wood-burner fireplace and a bath with a view.

The property has sub-division potential and would be ideal for horse lovers.

The Oneriri Peninsula is on the Kaipara Harbour, west of Kaiwaka. It is steeped in history, a true reflection of New Zealand character and remains predominantly farmland with an increasing number of lifestyle blocks and gated communities. There is an all-tides boat ramp just five minutes drive from the property giving access to the wonderful fishing grounds of the Kaipara Harbour.

An exceptional lifestyle property with something for everyone, offering ultimate privacy, peacefulness and a blend of bespoke family living in the great outdoors.