This property has been sold. A rare chance to own a really special property, capturing the very essence of quality lifestyle living in convenient location to Warkworth and Matakana Coast. Built to endure (Firth concrete Hot Block), this one level Masonary Villa was designed by architects Harrison & King, to express European ambience with indoor/outdoor living flexibility. This outstanding homestead melds seamlessly into a 1.9920 ha lifestyle oasis of mature landscaped lawns, gardens, orchard and grazing paddocks; your privacy assured by the established boundary tree and hedge plantings. Interior features include: Rib raft concrete floors, recycled NZ native timber (Matai) doors and joinery. Bespoke "heart of home" kitchen will enchant: created from recycled Matai and American Oak with a large Butlers Pantry . Spacious open plan living flows seamlessly to expansive deck. Thoughtfully designed (North facing) to capture all day light & sun, roof windows operate electrically and centrally placed wood burner with oven has wetback and feeds hot water radiators in most rooms. Master bedroom suite opens to sunrise deck and enjoys spacious ensuite with double shower and walk through robe West Wing guest suite has own entrance and could provide homestay accommodation opportunity. Simply beautiful landscaped gardens, lawns, stream, verdant orchard and vegetable gardens are a sustainable lifestylers dream come true! Gently sloping pasture is fenced into six paddocks, currently home to the family flock of plump Suffolk sheep. Infrastructure includes sheepyard and loading race, double garage, hen house and garden sheds, plus a fully fenced multi-purpose barn/guest accom with separate driveway access, power and utilities plus telephone. Situated a five minute drive from Warkworth, east of SHWY 1, and close to motorway facility for Auckland commuters (CBD approx 60 min drive), vendors invite your interest as they move to pastures new. You will be entranced as you follow the country lane, across the stone bridge to sunny seclusion - lifestyle paradise awaits your inspection. To view video tour of property: http://www.umoview.co.nz/player/player.php?id=12387