There is a quiet kind of beauty found at 40 Grant Road, Kinloch. Not dramatic or demanding, but deeply moving in its calmness - a landscape that feels as though it has been waiting, patiently, for those who understand its rhythm. Nestled below the sheltered ridgeline of Grant Road in Mapara, this stunning lifestyle property occupies a position that looks out across the rolling folds of the valley and into the endless expanse of Central North Island sky. A setting both cinematic and intimate, where the view stretches beyond the eye. Soft hills dissolving into distant horizons, light shifting gently across the land from first morning glow to the last hush of dusk. This is a place where you instinctively slow your pace, and everything feels quietly unburdened. Set across a freehold 5.2ha parcel (more or less), the property reveals a dynamic natural topography, where gentle lower paddocks rise toward a commanding ridgeline that forms a bold and beautiful feature of the landscape. The lower paddocks around the home invite freedom and imagination. Children racing through long grass, animals grazing in the distance, and mornings softened by low, silvery mist that lifts into the day. The home sits perfectly placed, embraced by the ridge and oriented to capture the magnificent panorama before it. Beyond the home, the land climbs toward the upper ridgeline, which marks the property boundary just out of view.
Inside, the residence carries a feeling of quiet intention. Contemporary yet warm, thoughtfully considered with family living in mind, it's a home that feels instantly welcoming. Light spills through generous glazing, illuminating clean lines and soft textures. The kitchen, configured for connection, anchors the living space and encourages conversation around the island, while generous preparation surfaces and a servery window seamlessly extend entertaining to the outdoors. Open-plan living unfolds naturally, drawing you toward wide verandahs where evenings are spent beside the soft glow of the fire, wrapped in blankets, watching the sky deepen into indigo. Stone accents, warm finishes and effortless flow create spaces that feel lived-in yet refined - a home for gathering, unwinding and nurturing life within it. Three bedrooms, a dedicated study, and two bathrooms offer comfort and a private retreat for the family. The master suite features a walk-in robe and a tiled walk-in shower, while the family bathroom combines style and practicality with a bath, walk-in shower, and separate w/c for convenience. A fourth bedroom, housed in a separate cabin currently used as a yoga studio and sleepout, adds versatile space - perfect for creativity, a work-from-home setup, or a peaceful guest retreat. Close enough for connection, yet offering gentle separation, it provides a quiet escape within the property.
And then there is the oasis. The pool, resort-like and shimmering like liquid glass, becomes the heart of summer - afternoons spent floating between sky and water, soft laughter carried on the breeze, and evenings where the spa glows beneath a canopy of stars. The louvred entertaining area extends the living environment, offering a place to gather, share long conversations, enjoy wood-fired meals, and toast marshmallows as moments quietly become cherished memories. Beyond its beauty, the 5.2ha (more or less) landscape is both productive and picturesque. Well-fenced paddocks, a lower level planted with abundant fruit trees forming a mini orchard, and a high-stud implement shed, ready for boats, equipment, or workshop ambitions, combine functionality with the romance of rural living. Two Highland cattle and a small flock of sheep tend the upper ridgeline paddocks, maintaining the natural contours of the land, while a few chooks roam the lower grounds. A double internal-access garage and laundry with direct access to the clothesline enhance everyday convenience, and throughout the home, comfort is assured with retrofitted double glazing and a pellet fire with heat transfer, providing warmth and liveability in every season. Just beyond the gates, the world awaits - Whakaipo Bay's tranquil waters, the charm of L'Arte Cafe and the vibrancy of Taupo's lakeside atmosphere all within easy reach. Days unfold with endless choice: cycling through native trails, drifting on the lake, winter skiing, or fishing the rivers. 40 Grant Road defies expectations of country living. Here, lifestyle is not imagined - it is lived. This remarkable property transforms traditional rural life into something entirely unexpected, where each sunrise feels intimate, each sunset lingers just a little longer, and life finds a gentler, more meaningful cadence. Time softens, blue horizons widen, and the setting carries an atmosphere that feels quietly extraordinary.
