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Artistic Eco-Home with Integrity
Designed with love & light
European style -- outstanding quality
258 sq meters (2777 ft sq)
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
Open plan kitchen, dining, and living room
Huge second lounge & office
30 m sq wine cellar/larder
Extremely solid very low maintenance construction
Adobe brick & natural rock walls based on reinforced concrete
Tiled and wooden floors throughout
Double glazed windows and doors
Two wood burners and a Traditional German bread/pizza oven
Independent solar/wind electrical power system
Rain water supply 3 water tanks (artesian well water available)Property Description
This is a unique opportunity to buy this two hectare [over 5 acres] natural haven.
Situated on a hilltop in the subtropical Bay of Islands it is only 6 Minutes from Kerikeri town centre and 15 Minutes to famous beaches and tourist centres.
Yet it offers total privacy in organic surroundings, nestled along vast bush reserves, also making it an ideal location for part-year residents.
The European style home enjoys unrestricted views over Kerikeri and glimpses of the ocean beyond, facing north for maximum southern hemisphere sunshine.
Constructed of adobe brick and natural rock on concrete base, the 277m2 [2777ft2] home features numerous artistic details, resembling Hundertwasser with eco sod roof, wooden shutters, double glazing, creative tilework and wooden floors. Two wood burners plus a woodfired German bread/pizza oven, solar hot water, solar/wind electrical supply system and rainwater supply with 3 tanks [atrisan well water also available].
Built in two wings, the west wing houses an open plan Living/Dining/Kitchen room with granite counter tops. It also has a large bathroom, elevated bedroom and light-filled loft.
The east wing features a second large living room/office, two bedrooms, bathroom in addition to a 30m2 wine cellar and larder.
Spectacular outdoor living areas include wrap-around decking, a courtyard including natural rock arches, an outdoor dining area and verandas.
Outbuildings include a 120m2 workshop/garage with a 45m2 loft bedroom, a separate laundry building with additional bathroom and outdoor shower and a 60m2 three-bay implement shed.
The land has been organically managed and includes native bush. The landscaping is well established and includes ornamental trees, shrubs, herb garden, vegetable beds and grape arbour.
The home, view and grounds must be seen for all its depth
to be appreciated.
Neighborhood Description
Virgin native bush & Hundreds of hectares of organic farmland surrounding.
Ideal safe location to be in NZ all year round or for part of the yearMarket Area
*Kerikeri was chosen "Top Small Town of New Zealand" in 2003 and has about 7000 Population being the central shopping and administration town of the whole Bay of Islands and further.
All aminities incl. significant cultural events take place in Kerikeri and it is a major centre for tourist activities.School District
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Adobe |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Auro |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Earth |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 1292 sqft |
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