197 Taipuha Settlement Road, Paparoa, Kaipara

True country lifestyle

If you're after and idyllic country setting with space, this property has the feel of a true country lifestyle. Set on 3.3100 hectares (more or less) of flat to rolling land, there's plenty of room for the kids to run and enough space to graze a few animals.

The home has three-bedrooms and one-bathroom with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. A wood burner, heat pump, and heat-transfer system keep things comfortable year-round, and an added bonus is the solar panels. The single garage adds to the practical side of things. Complementing the main home is an additional one-bedroom sleepout with a gym and laundry space is perfect for guests, a home office, or teenager's space.

Out the back, an above-ground pool and covered bar set the scene for easy summer evenings. Plenty of room to cool off, relax, and unwind while keeping an eye on the kids. It's a spot made for slow nights, good company, and enjoying the warm weather.

An orchard is a real bonus, with lemon, orange, feijoa, apple, two plums, fig, pear, and peach, along with an established vegetable garden and hot house. The land is divided into three paddocks and is supported by a half-round barn with four indoor yards suitable for calf rearing, the income of which covers the rates.

The nearby communities of Maungaturoto, Waipu, and Paparoa are all within a short drive, offering convenient access to local shops and amenities and Whangarei is approximately 40 minutes away. Local schooling options include Otamatea High School, Bream Bay College, and Tauraroa Area School.