***This Property has been sold. Picturesque flat 4.65 hectares (10 acres) defined by native tree fringed stream. Well fenced, makes great hay, perfect for grazing and maybe horticulture. The cedar clad compact 3 bedroom home opens to generous wrap around decks to follow the sun and enjoy tranquil views across your land and lily clad pond. Stock the woodburner with logs gathered from your land for winter warmth. If you love time outdoors better than housework this is your home. Generous 3 bay 144 m² barn with large mezzanine creates ample space for workshop, implements, storage or home business. Generous studio in one bay with bathroom facilities provides entertainment and possible office space. Excellent undercover parking for boat, campervan/horse float/truck or convert into tack room, hay storage and stables. Two separate yards and loading race at roadside entry make animal management a breeze for handling sheep, horses and cattle. Located in the social hub of this increasingly popular rural community facilities are a stroll across the road to hall, sports ground, tennis courts and children's playground. The club provides a popular social network for families to meet the locals at the weekly community dinner night. A well regarded primary school is within walking distance and older children catch the bus to Mahurangi College from your gate. 13kms to service town at Warkworth you are on the fringe of Matakana coastal playground within easy reach of Auckland City. Enjoy tranquillity without isolation where your family will experience genuine friendly kiwi country culture. Motivated Vendor. Join the 'good life' and move north. 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.