174 Rangitane Road, Kerikeri, Far North, Northland

This Martyn Evans designed home is the pinnacle of rural location, wide water views and quality, spacious interior. The home exudes a timeless style, peace and harmony. The tree-lined driveway leads up to a long curved wall representing Yin and Yang with stately columns wrapping around an intimate, paved terrace... perfect for late afternoon sun downers. Central to the circular drive is a handsome, rimu sarked portico and inviting double door entrance. Beyond is a warm and family friendly home with a comfortable floor plan. Walls of windows welcome natural light, frame trees, horses grazing and capture the tranquil waters of the meandering Kerikeri Inlet. The one-level home has a large formal lounge and separate dining flowing out onto wide terraces; an open plan kitchen, a relaxing conservatory overlooking pretty gardens and a three bedroom, two bathroom wing. Mature trees, shrubs and bordered lawns are in harmony with this home. Throughout four seasons, from dawn to dusk daily, the property offers its own natural beauty with ever changing colours; sunrises sparkle on the Inlet whilst mists hug the rolling, rural landscape. Dappled light along the driveway is full of birdsong with plump tuis and wood pigeons; quail families and pheasants strut across the lawns. Lounging on the terrace there is a constant flow of activity to watch on the Inlet. From yachts, fishing launches, sea kayaks and ocean liners peeping through Kent Passage. Close to Rangitane boat ramp or a five minute drive to Kerikeri Boat Marina; it is only 10-12 minutes to Kerikeri Town and 15 minutes to the airport. This property will have global appeal to buyers with families yearning for a rural atmosphere; newly retired couples planning to settle in the Bay of Islands for its game fishing, sailing and golfing; professional couples who enjoy hosting languid weekends at home with friends.