Welcome to 16 Albert Road, a home full of surprises and perfectly positioned for beaches and village! - Not only do you have a superb, spacious three-bedroom home but a separate legal annex that has open plan living, separate bedroom and kitchen, bathroom and private entrance and courtyard. The trick is to find the connecting doorway between the two discreetly hidden in the floor to ceiling bookcase in the front formal lounge. - But wait there is more...a separate cottage boasting an enormous office area where the owner's distillery business began, a bathroom (with sauna) then upstairs a large bedroom. - 835sqm site nestled in a microclimate behind Mount Victoria, sheltered perfectly from the southerly wind. Mature apple, apricot, citrus, avocado, pear trees are just a few on a long list of fruit producing trees. There is still plenty of room here to add a pool! - View the virtual tour or video by clicking the link for a full tour of this outstanding home. Call us if you are overseas or unable to view the property we are more than happy to conduct a video walk through with you. Beautifully appointed throughout this home will be the desired meeting place for your friends and family. A real entertainer's home with that much sought-after spacious family/dining/kitchen area, a perfect spot for hosting parties with large french doors leading to a sheltered and private decked area and the fully fenced garden beyond. The kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry, a gas AGA (perfect for the winter months ahead) plus a wall oven, large central island. For a cosy spot to nestle down and enjoy some quiet time the formal lounge with the library is a great option. The Vendors enjoyed working through the design of this meticulously renovated and maintained home and the benefits it has provided over many of life's changes. The separate spaces they have created ensured a secure home for an elderly relative who lived independently with them for some time while still being under their watchful eye. Later the space was used as an Airbnb for long term and short stays. The cottage has seen the distillery through its infant years until the need to expand further then went on to house family from overseas and friends when they were renovating. The next plan for our owners was to put in solar panels which has consent and work towards going off grid. So many other options still wait for you the buyer to decide how you would utilise this home. Come and view this exceptional and unique home and discover far more than we can mention here! To download property files go to: https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/Q6B3