Tucked into a manuka-clad hillside, this inviting home connects effortlessly with nature. Set across 5012sqm, it opens to the canopy while offering glimpses of the Kerikeri Inlet beyond.

Designed by award-winning Spacecraft Architects, the 257sqm, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is positioned to maximise native bush views from almost every room. With a focus on shelter, privacy and light, this unique property, just minutes from the Bay of Islands, has truly exceeded expectations.

Generous overhangs enable year-round outdoor living, protecting from Northland’s sun and rain while creating stunning entertaining spaces. The material palette is enduring and considered, with sustainably sourced Red Beech timber softening the exterior and complementing the landscape, while iron cladding on the bush-facing side keeps maintenance low.

A separate ‘mini-me’ sleepout provides scope for rental income, or an inviting space for extended family and friends. It has proven successful as an Airbnb retreat, with visitors drawn to the peace, birdlife and even the call of kiwi at night.

Inside, light-filled spaces showcase the surrounding bush. The open plan kitchen, living and dining form the heart of the home, while upstairs offers a second lounge and covered deck that feels like a sun-filled treehouse. Up here, the master bedroom with ensuite enjoys elevated views out towards Aroha Island.

Comfort has been well-considered, with double glazing, extra insulation and a wetback fire ensuring warmth through winter, while remaining naturally cool in summer. The home is also solar-compatible - ready for future efficiency. Generous under-house storage adds further practicality.

The grounds are intentionally low maintenance, predominantly natives, making this an ideal lock-up-and-leave, or a chore-free permanent residence.

Serene, private and immersed in nature, this is a timeless home, ready to enjoy Opito Bay on your doorstep, and a truly magical lifestyle all-round.

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