Auction: Wednesday 25 November 2015 at 1.00pm - Harcourts, Silverdale (unless sold prior) Kaipara Flats. Love this circa 1880's settler's cottage overseeing the surrounding picturesque valley from sunrise to sunset throughout changing times and seasons. It has evolved into a truly comfortable family home with many tales to tell. Offered seriously for sale as Vendors bound overseas. Settlement can be extended as far as the end of March 2016 should you need to sell first. An extensive quality remodelling in 2005 including a new roof brings you a well appointed home offering two generous main living areas fitted with great choices of heating options plus solar water heating, formal dining, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Most rooms open to outdoor living spaces to follow the sun or shade and soak up those wonderful views. The detached garaging includes a storage/office room and the barn with 3 phase power capability is a real bonus for workshop/implement shed or maybe horse stalls. This hillside 1.4369 hectares, where resident donkeys currently hold fort, was part of the original farm and provides well for mixed livestock. Residing in the heart of this diverse village community you experience a taste of friendly kiwi country culture. Walking distance to the popular Kaipara Flats Primary School for children, hall, sports club and a great variety of local clubs makes this the perfect option for families, garden enthusiasts and those looking for tranquillity without isolation. 13kms to your service town in Warkworth and fringing the outstanding Matakana coastal playground you are within easy reach of Auckland City and the approved new highway extension to Warkworth. Make your move north to create your own precious memories. Local Community: Situated conveniently close to Warkworth Township Kaipara Flats originally flourished alongside the northern trunk railway line as the service junction for Warkworth. The odd cargo train still passes through and the annual Steam Train Enthusiasts run is popular with locals particularly the children who catch a ride or wave to the passengers in the passing carriages. Historically the area has been a sheep and cattle farming area but in recent years lifestyle development has resulted in a wider socio-economic status and diversity. Nowadays the close knit community reflects this diversity as it revolves around numerous clubs and the Kaipara Flats Primary School. Established in 1878 approximately 80 children ( 4 classes) attend mainly collected by a school bus network. Strongly interactive it fosters wonderful family relationships within the community. Children love the solar heated swimming pool and the excitement of taking their favourite pets to the annual 'Country Show Day'. Pre-school age children enjoy the activities at the local playgroup -a great venue for mothers to meet the neighbours. The local sports club renowned for fostering excellent sports people is a real hub of activity on Thursday weekly social nights when families come together for a meal or maybe a game of night tennis and a quiet drink. Joining activities is an excellent way to ensconce you in real kiwi country living. Strong artisan community plus other activities include regular social events at the community hall, Performing Arts Society, book/poetry group, Heritage Society, yoga and a cute village library ( $15 pa for a family and you have a key) . A small private local airfield will be of interest to plane enthusiasts. There is also a strong horse fraternity with Equestrian, Horse Riding & Trekking facilities. To view video tour of property: http://www.umoview.co.nz/13469