Sea All Around - Peninsula Estate

There are times in life when you just know you have to let something go. So it is with this property.

After many memory-filled years of fun times, great friends and tales tall and true, life moves on. Price expectations have been reassessed and there's acceptance by the vendor that all good things must come to an end.

From a grandstand position on a private peninsula minutes from Russell, Uruti has captivating views to the north across to Paihia, Waitangi, and the Bay of Islands. A true escape from city life, the property is a mere three hours' drive or a quick chopper ride away from Auckland.

Yet, once ensconced in the unassuming yet supremely comfortable homestead, you could be in another world.

This well-maintained 10.38ha coastal property was part of a productive dairy farm until the mid-1950s and today, the land is easily managed. Over 1000 specimen trees have been nurtured to add to the back-to-nature feel and if you felt inclined to branch out, grapes and olives would thrive here.

Fully refurbished to exacting standards inside and out, the easy-living four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is welcoming, laid-back and not precious in any way. It's the views that scream 'look at me' - not the house - and that's refreshing around these parts.

Bi-fold doors from open-plan living areas and bedrooms lead to expansive decks; perfect for taking in the evolving seascape and activity on the inner harbour and out in the bay.

Guests or extended family will appreciate the nearby self-contained barn which allows space and privacy and, should you wish to extend your hospitality further, there's plenty of room to build additional accommodation options - discreetly positioned away from the main home.

The whole property has riparian rights and two beaches for picnicking, swimming and boating; there's even a private boat mooring.