Just five minutes away from Waiuku, and 20 minutes from Pukekohe, this charming country oasis offers peace and privacy, along with a remarkable range of facilities and improvements.
“The garden was definitely one of the main reasons we were drawn to it,” says owner, Colin.
“Isabella has done such good work out there, and at the moment it’s looking wonderful and full of spring flowers, plus there is also an abundant orchard and a vegetable garden.”
The couple had two horses so when they bought here – seven years ago, the 2.5907ha site, which is divided into four paddocks and includes cattle yards and loading facilities, was perfect for their needs, and they liked the fact that the 1980s home was easy care, with plenty of space.
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Across a generous floor area, it offers four bedrooms, plus an office – or potentially a fifth bedroom, two bathrooms and a generous amount of sun-soaked room for dining and general living.
Heating comes via a heat transfer and smart vent system, as well as a wood burner and the well-established pine trees on site provide plenty of firewood.
The kitchen is pretty and bright, and the bathrooms are pleasant and functional. When it comes to indoor/outdoor flow, the property couldn’t be better appointed.
“The garden was definitely one of the main reasons we were drawn to it,” says the owner.
The home has four bedrooms, plus an office – or potentially a fifth bedroom, and two bathrooms.
Everything is oriented to the outside, with French doors leading from the interior to extensive exterior decking – as well as a large, paved courtyard patio. Both of these spaces lend themselves to everyday alfresco dining – as well as to entertaining family and friends.
Colin says that he and Isabella love to luxuriate in the spa with no neighbours near enough to spy on them – and a dazzling view of the stars up above.
“It’s going to be very hard to leave but it’s time for us to move on now,” he says.
Stephen Hiscock, of Barfoot and Thompson, Waiuku, who is marketing the property, notes that spring has brought a flurry of attention from people looking to escape the big smoke.
He points out that there is far more on offer here than initially meets the eye, with a separate triple garage in addition to the internally accessed two-car garage, which is part of the house.
The kitchen is pretty and bright.
Everything is oriented to the outside, with French doors leading from the interior to extensive exterior decking – as well as a large, paved courtyard patio.
The stand-alone garage includes a shower, toilet and laundry for extra convenience and, as a further bonus, the property includes a two-bay steel frame shed and a six-metre shipping container, complete with lean-to, plus there’s even a garden shed.
Buyers seeking the proverbial “good life” will also appreciate the free-range chicken run and duck pen.
Stephen says that Misa Road and its surrounding streets are home to a friendly, welcoming community, with some neighbours having lived in the area for 50 years or more.
There are three primary schools in Waiuku and two rural schools, all within minimal distance, making this an ideal spot for families to enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle.
- 149B Misa Road, Waiuku, Franklin, is for sale by negotiation
