This massive 580 m2 villa is truly a combination of the best of both worlds. The quality timbers, features and history of days gone by combined with the modernized improvements and comfort of today's building standards. Originally built in 1912 as Borne House in Lovelock lane, St Helier's Bay in Auckland, this majestic home served as a private residence until it was donated to the Catholic Church where is served as the Nunnery until the year 2000. It was then relocated piece by piece to Whangarei. A magical elevated site was chosen with deep spiritual connections and the two became one creating a special home on a special piece of land. The home was extensively renovated and extended including a second floor bedroom and lounge suite and then a large annex wing build around the large heated in ground pool. Every effort was made to keep the property original to its heritage including sourcing native timbers and having them profiled to match the originals. The result is what has become one of Whangarei s' true landmarks.

The creators included many modern benefits to enhance comfortable and ecologically friendly living including radiator heating, solar and wetback water systems, full insulation throughout, a bespoke timber featured farm style kitchen, and bathrooms that reflect the most elegant period of yesteryear with polished timber floors and resplendent claw foot baths. Less than 15 minutes to Whangarei and only 5 to the airport this home has a myriad of possibilities from a family home that will be passed down through the generations to a business opportunity unmatchable anywhere else in the county. An 18 hole golf course lies at your feet and a sparkling clean harbour beckons to your sense of adventure. The mixed bush and pasture land ensures privacy plus a future source of income with preliminary plans to take a section off behind the dwelling .

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