The sweetest wee thing you ever did see! Every bit the "cottage in the country", complete with traditional front verandah, wide-open rural views and a one-acre rustic garden setting. You can't help but fall completely head over heels here, and that's before you even step in the door! Inside, the old and new have come together beautifully where character features have been lovingly celebrated, and the spaces opened up and modernised for everyday living. Moody colours, textured wallpaper, tongue and groove timber detailing and unexpected pops of personality give the interior a look that is full of soul. The living spaces are generous and light-filled - throw open not one, but two sets of French doors and let summer spill out onto the large deck, or light the free standing woodburner and settle in for winter. The open-plan layout keeps everyone connected, while the bold kitchen makes great use of the space and captures plenty of sun. Two good sized double bedrooms and a tidy bathroom that incorporates the laundry in a clever, space-saving layout. And then there's outside... Soak under the stars in the outdoor bath with plumbed-in hot water, gather around the outdoor fire, potter away in the garden or retreat to the little studio shed. The expansive deck is the place to be when entertaining, and even a powerpoint ready and waiting for a spa pool. Set on an acre (4,011m2), there is room here to create your own little slice of country life. Make the most of the existing fruit trees, plant a vege garden, keep a few chickens or fence off a paddock for a couple of animals. Located in the Flemington community, this is rural living without completely disappearing off the map. Flemington School is just three minutes away, while the nearby polo club adds to the sense of the country lifestyle on offer. You can enjoy the peace, privacy and slower pace of the country while still being only 20 minutes from town. Very rarely do cottages in the country pop on the market - so best be in quick for this!

Buyers $555,000+

Tucked away on a beautifully planted acre high above the Tukituki River in rural Otane, this stunning designer home makes a striking impression from the moment you arrive. There's the park-like setting, beautifully established native gardens, walking access to the river reserve, modern design and, of course, that red front door. Birch ply ceilings with crisp negative detailing, polished concrete floors and perfectly positioned windows and doors create a home that feels completely connected to its surroundings. Sun pours in, the outlook is framed at every turn and the open-plan living space feels far bigger than the footprint suggests. At the heart of it all is a seriously good entertainer's kitchen, while two generous bedrooms offer excellent wardrobe space and their own clever features. The master looks out across the gardens towards the river, while the guest bedroom wardrobe is wired for use as an office or sewing nook. Even the stunning bathroom gets in on the act, with the bath perfectly positioned for soaking while taking in the view. Free-standing Kent wood burner, heat pump, gas hot water and a large double internal-access garage. Outside, the hard work has already been done. The fully fenced 4000m2 grounds have been extensively and professionally planted with maturing native gardens attracting birdlife, to create a landscape that will only become more impressive with time. Three water tanks provide rain and bore water storage, while the peaceful rural setting delivers the kind of tranquillity that's increasingly hard to find, 10 minutes from Waipawa and 15 minutes from Otane. Clever. Beautifully designed. And one of the few with river access. This is one of those properties you simply have to experience for yourself. A must view.

Buyers $795,000+

A true collaboration of site, setting, design and detail where every element comes together to create one truly exceptional property. This 2021 built home is an absolute masterclass in understated class and design - clean-lined and deliberately simple to allow the sensational elevated setting amongst the professionally landscaped grounds with the breathtaking views north up the valley do the talking. Lines blur between indoors and out with the spacious open plan living and all three double bedrooms opening through sliders to the decking and native gardens beyond. Attention to detail and a clever use of space maximise the 135m2 floor plan with two beautifully appointed bathrooms, separate toilet and laundry along with a custom designed kitchen with walk in pantry. Exceptionally warm and inviting having been perfectly positioned to capture the natural warmth of the all-day sun while incorporating all the bells and whistles, luxurious appointments, and energy efficiency one would expect from a property of this quality including double glazed aluminium joinery, full insulation and a Pyroclassic free standing fire. Outside the 8,959m2 (2.21 acre) property unfolds into curated pockets of professionally landscaped gardens with secluded spaces for outdoor entertaining or a private spot for your spa along with boxed vegetable gardens, an array of fruit trees, perpetual firewood trees, a purpose-built chicken enclosure and pet paddocks. There's a single carport, a powered three-bay implement shed (two open, one enclosed) and a standalone cabin is available by negotiation. Sustainability is also built-in, with solar feeding back into the grid and three 25,000 litre rainwater tanks. A truly exceptional readymade lifestyle, meticulously crafted with no detail spared. Not one to be missed!

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