484 Matapiro Road Crownthorpe, Hastings District

Waitio, or 'water oyster', sits solidly on a knoll amid its 9.4ha, with the stream rippling past the back deck, and has done so proudly for over 100 years. Set well back from the road the classic 280m2 villa has recently been magically made over and renovated into a superbly comfortable family home ready for you to move in and start enjoying the lifestyle immediately. The matai floorboards are polished, the chimneys swept, re-wiring and re-plumbing done to allow for the new kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom plus the addition of modern heat pumps to provide 21st century comfort. Rimu paneling in the formal living room and purpose built billiard room indicate the quality construction for its time and are a testament to an illustrious history. Decks and verandahs have been renewed to facilitate easy outdoor living and make the most of the sun and serene rural outlook in all directions. Numerous outbuildings including the laundry with copper, garage/woodshed, chook house, utility shed housing new pump and water softener plus the stable block with tack room and two loose boxes, are the means to more than just a lifestyle block if so desired. Enjoy now or explore the potential to further improve this historic homestead and mini farm on Matapiro Road. rwhastings.co.nz/HVN20000
Tenders close at Ray White Hastings, 3 Martin Pl, Havelock North at 4pm on Thursday 3rd November 2016