This stunning property is located approximately 2 hours from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. It offers unparalleled privacy, and genuine water access in a park like native bush setting. Elevated above the Western end of Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, this secluded retreat looks north across Mercury Bay, with 180-degree water views from Ohinau Island to Cook’s Beach.

It is comprised of 1.6 hectare lot with three dwelling buildings giving a total of 350 square metres – a main house with master bedroom with ensuite, living/dining/kitchen area, media room, and associated utilities The two guest bedrooms with ensuites are located in separate pavilions nearby. Paths through the coastal bush margin connect additional parking to garage/boatsheds, the house and to the foreshore. An additional lined storage area under the main house can double as a children’s bunkroom or the like.

The expansive rooms have soaring Lawson’s cypress ceilings, the main living room opens to dining decks to the north and to the south. It has NZ heart matai flooring and the other rooms are carpeted. The kitchen, which has Italian Logos bench tops, a 900mm induction cook top, double ovens etc plus a scullery/pantry, is ideal for family and group entertaining. This home can comfortably accommodate 12 or more people at a time.

The main bedroom looks north across Mercury Bay to Matapaua Bay and the Red Mercury Islands, and accesses a private garden area. The separate guest bedrooms each have superb views across Mercury Bay.

This home is the end result of a long labour of love and would appeal to a buyer wanting privacy and seclusion in a new, large, high quality water front property.