SOLD by DAVINA! Enveloped within lush native bush and presiding over resplendent and forever changing views, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home celebrates family living at its finest. The dark board and batten home was crafted in 2008 by Coast & Country and showcases rustic elegance at every turn, as well as savouring a sense of pure privacy. The spacious, two-level residence was designed to perfectly embrace the site and create a connection with its special setting. An elevated position the outlook encompassing Lucas Creek, Schnapper Rock, North Shore Golf Club and Rangitoto in the distance. Interiors are grand and luxurious, creating a comfortable, inviting and impressive ambiance. The open-plan kitchen, living and dining room has a soaring tongue and groove ceiling and opens out on three sides to the alfresco living. The pergola-covered patio out here has an outdoor fire and is framed with manicured lawns and generous decks. There are four bedrooms and a separate laundry located along the wide hallway upstairs. Two of the bedrooms open out to the deck and three are serviced by the main bathroom. The luxurious master wing has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus a large corner window where the views are on full display and the morning sun floods in. Downstairs is another lounge, plus a bathroom and bedroom with outdoor access. It's the ideal teenage pad or guest suite. There's plenty of dedicated off-street parking outside, along with the double garage. This immaculately-presented property presents the space, privacy and ambiance of luxury rural living, while just a five minute drive from all the activity and conveniences of Albany. For files go to: https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/8HIP