Yes this is a dream property and sad as it is, the owners are not mucking around, they are selling, so don't hesitate or you will be kicking yourself and just looking over the fence wishing you had seized the opportunity of a life time! Create your own family dynasty in the North Canterbury countryside its all here, our current owners were even lucky enough to secure that rare 4 ha piece of land that had majestic 100 year old oaks surrounded by a little meadow and the quaint country church next door. Hawthorne House has all the yesteryear charm of a true English country modern day manor. The current owners and creators of this commanding property have left no stone unturned when trying to replicate their own English manor. Constructed from Firth Blue stone concrete blocks to replicate the blue stone look of many an English gentry home - the second storey floor is concrete with block walls, concrete tile roof and copper spouting. The 419m2 home has been lavished with quality flooring, drapes and fitting. Everything including the gardens have been created to reflect a true English gentry country home right down to the radiators which are installed in every room, fuelled by a German diesel system that also heats the under tile flooring. The kitchen is divine - the hub of this grand property complete with a walk in butler's pantry, freestanding Agra and granite counter top with twin butlers sink, loads of cupboard space and draws; this room over looks the family/dining room with wood burner and indoor/outdoor flow to the north facing verandah and interconnect to the separate formal living room which is located behind the kitchen. Also found on the ground level is the guest powder room, shower and a small drying room that adjoins the laundry plus the internal garaging - this is currently being used as the billiard room. A commanding oak stair case leads to the top floor to the second storey, on this level through double doors is the main bedroom, complete with walk in dressing room, beautiful ensuite and private north facing balcony with views to the mountains over the formal rose garden and manicured grounds. Also on this level is the three children's bedrooms, bathroom plus guest bedroom with ensuite. This fantastic property could be a function centre or incorporate with the church for a wedding venue - the options are limited to ones imagination.