This light-filled, magnificent five-bedroom two-storey home plus cottage is at the end of a metalled 3km country road, yet only ten minutes from shops, schools, cafes and medical facilities in Helensville. The property is a 4.7ha lifestyle block with small grazing suitable for a pony or a couple of sheep, and the rest mostly in prime native bush. A charming stony-bottomed creek wends its way through and harbours a secret 'waterhole' for adventurous youngsters to discover. The current owners have really appreciated the peace, quiet and privacy in this lovely natural environment full of bird life. It's been an amazing family home, but it's time to downsize. The main Georgian-style house is spacious with four bathrooms and two very generous living areas (one separate and formal). Underfloor heating makes a mockery of winter, and summer is tempered by a cooling system. If you have long old-fashioned dresses and like to dress up in them, this house is for you with a marvellous Scarlet O'Hara wrought iron sweeping staircase between up and down. The two-bedroom private cottage is separated from the house by mature trees and has a separate driveway, power, water, septic tank, and its own orchard, and carport. It opens up home and income options, or would be ideal for extended family or adults too young yet to let go of entirely. The main house has triple car garaging and the large parking area accommodates more vehicles. This property stands apart both in its elegance, and what it offers. Stand in the doorway. Is it you?

Property documents can be found here: https://www.harcourts.co.nz/Property/952635/HE6935/384-Mangakura-Road#documents (copy and paste in your browser). For a full set of photos make sure you view on the Harcourts website.