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This idyllic West Auckland lifestyle block offers the best of country living

Article by Property Press

Enjoy a picturesque country lifestyle with the convenience of the city in this much-loved Taupaki home

Details

Address: 7 Cottle Road, Taupaki, Rodney
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Living rooms: 3
Parking: 2 Garage

Contact details

Contact: Ailsa McArthur, 027 298 4000
Auction: Thursday 21 February 2019 (unless sold prior)
Further listing details here
Bayleys Real Estate

The best country life has to offer

This picturesque five-acre Taupaki property enjoys the very best that country life has to offer, while still within easy proximity to all local amenities. The owners have lived here for the past 15 years, relishing the wonderful community, lifestyle and spectacular rural views.

7 Cottle Road is located right at the heart of Taupaki, across the road from the local primary school and within easy walking distance to the local reserve and kids’ playground. Despite the peaceful atmosphere, Kumeu is just a 6km drive down the road, the enormous Westgate mall only 9.5km away, and the handy Swanson train station to Henderson then the CBD makes life easy for commuters. The location offers the best of both worlds – the charm of rural life without any feelings of isolation.

A gate protects the property from the road and the driveway arrives down at the single-level brick-and tile residence and triple garage. The owners were instantly captivated by the magnificent valley outlook the home has been built to capture. Light, sunny and spacious interiors are perfect for family living, with three living areas and five bedrooms spread throughout.

The open plan kitchen overlooks the dining and casual living space, while the large lounge is warmed in winter by the wood fire. Sliding doors flow out to the sheltered deck, which is protected from the prevailing wind and a truly magical place to overlook the green valleys beyond, with the light changing spectacularly through the trees as night falls. There are three outdoor entertaining areas located around the house, so there is always somewhere to sit alfresco dependant on the weather and time of year.

Three bedrooms and another lounge are located at the far end of the hallway, serviced by the family bathroom. The fifth single bedroom and huge master retreat are located at the other end – the master has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The house has been exceptionally well-maintained over the years, with additions like the heat pump and DVS system designed to further increase comfort.

Outside, the triple garage has been insulated and built to an extremely high standard. This future-proofing means it can be turned into additional accommodation or a home office premises with ease, if required. A large fenced grassy area is ideal for dogs to enjoy securely, and has also been utilised to house a pet lamb. The garden area has been masterfully created and tended from the ground up, with raised bed vegetable gardens, plenty of flowers to attract the bees for pollination and a fruit orchard bursting with plum, apple, pear, mandarin, lemon, kaffir lime, peach and fig trees.

The land is L-shaped and dips down to a pond that feeds the troughs for grazing animals. As it’s relatively sheltered, the trees are home to a vast array of birdlife, including kingfishers, pheasants and hawks. Trucks, trailers, cars and horses can be stored in the large 120m2 barn, which has power, water and the provision for stables.

Everything about the property has been designed to be easy care, so families can enjoy the country lifestyle and be immersed in nature’s cycles, yet still remain close to the city. Countryside Living Zoning allows the ability to further subdivide using a TTR (subject to council approval).

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