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Character homes of real substance and space are rare in Whangamata. Here is a property which offers something unique - handcrafted with a variety of timbers both native and exotic,
cedar clad and re-roofed fairly recently, the house
feels solid and authentic. A sunny, private retreat with
harbour views and a feeling of tree-top living, built to last.
This is no
fibrelite bach - neither is this a modern
mansion. Here you have established tropical and
native garden, enticing vine-clad pergolas, sun
drenched window seats and cool, green shaded
spaces. The kitchen is large and the space is
accentuated by the bench top to ceiling timber
bi-fold windows. Tiled bench, double sink, solid
timber cupboards, rimu floor underfoot and
douglas fir overhead. Gas hobbs, under-bench oven
and there is even a coal-range with wet
back. Double bedroom downstairs as well as
bathroom and laundry and the living space runs the
length of the northern side of the house complete
with very private decks. The most northern corner
of the living level features full cavity sliding
windows - enjoy a coffee in the sun and open the
whole corner to the deck space and surrounding
bird life. A woodburner heats this whole living
area and the floor above very well.
Beyond the
main living and the very sunny octagon space there
is a timber staircase that winds up through the
glass and timber atrium to the top floor which
features two bedrooms, a large bathroom and
separate toilet. This area features a small deck
to take in the sun and views of the upper harbour
and surrounding hills. The space is also a
mezzanine design and makes a perfect area in which
to write, paint - or even work! The large bedroom
area also includes a walk-in wardrobe.
At ground
level, the garden is lush and features a large
variety of fruit trees including avocado,
macadamia, guava, and apples to name a few.
The
property has good parking in the form of a 2+
vehicle under-house enclosed carport area. This
offers covered access to the house via stairs to
the floor above. There is also street level access
via path and deck to the same entrance. Beware, if
you have a taste for something just a little
different.........you just may well fall in love with this house.
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213 Tirohanga Drive
