Embrace luxury in the heart of the coveted riverfront neighbourhood of Rarere Terrace, Kerikeri. Architecturally designed, this near-new waterfront home faces west on the Kerikeri Inlet, sloping to the waterfront esplanade reserve below with tidal river access for kayaks or a row boat. Meticulously crafted to high specifications, you will be immediately impressed by the home’s high-stud, raking ceilings and stylish open-plan living with expansive views across the bush to the water. The large living space leads you out onto an enormous deck that runs the full length of the house providing fabulous views from every angle. Relax in the early evening, enjoying the setting sun over the water while watching the Kereru fly across, Tui play in the trees and doves laughing. In cooler months you can soak up the warmth from the log fire and ambience of the retro brick feature wall and large handcrafted totara barn doors. The kitchen is an entertainer’s delight, with new appliances, separate scullery and easy open flow to the dining/living area.
Privacy and practicality are seamlessly woven into this home’s layout, with bedrooms and living spaces all accessing the deck offering distinct wings for family and guests to enjoy. One end of the home (set-up as a self-contained guest wing and currently run as B&B) has its own entrance, a lounge/media room that can be easily converted into a 4th bedroom and a stunning bedroom that opens onto the deck along with modern tiled bathroom. The opposite end of the house features a master bedroom with a walk-in robe and spacious ensuite bathroom, along with additional bedroom/study. The double garage, accessed internally, has been designed so one side can be used as a studio with north facing sliding window and its own bathroom.
The grounds have been extensively landscaped with native plants to enhance the bush below and provide colour and food for the bird life. All the hard work has been done including feature rock retaining walls and steps that lead to the bush track and on to the waters edge. There is also a flat area below the house that looks out to the water across an established grove of fruit trees, perfect for a family camping spot and easily accessible to the kayaks via the bush track.
A 19-metre pole mooring is also available for sale with this property, just a short row or paddle from the esplanade at the bottom of the section, accessed via landscaped pathway straight off the deck.
Perfectly situated just 3.5kms from Kerikeri township with great walking tracks close by but far enough away to relish in the quiet and lap up the rural surroundings, this property enjoys the best of residential and semi-rural living in a highly sought after neighbourhood.
