GLENGARIFF

Gracefully standing amongst elegant gardens and grounds, just like one of the pioneer ladies at the numerous picnics and weddings held here, Glengariff still beguiles visitors as they approach down her long tree lined drive, just as she has done for almost 150 years. Built as a pioneer homestead from kauri logs shipped up the Waikato River, the property has seen much history and changed from a large 1280 acre working farm to the 11 acre lifestyle property used frequently for weddings and as a Bed and Breakfast that you see today.\n\nThis five bedroom home has been sensitively restored over the years, without compromising the superb original features, such as the stunning three storey kauri staircase balustrade, that give the house its character. In most rooms pretty French doors flow out to wrap around verandas providing lovely spots from which to enjoy views of the gardens. The current owners have installed a stylish kitchen with large free standing gas hob plus plenty of easy care storage and bench space, still in keeping with the colonial style of the building. The kitchen is open-plan with a large and sunny dining room and across the hall the original lounge or sitting room is spacious and welcoming. On the west side of the house a beautiful gable-end conservatory, with lovely double-sash windows, macrocarpa ceilings and heart rimu floors that are proper sprung dance floors, is a more recent addition and has played host to many weddings and functions in recent times. A variety of large sized bedrooms scattered over the house with multiple bathrooms has facilitated the home's current use as a Bed and Breakfast but could just as easily see it accommodate a family with space for all to spread out and enjoy. Indeed this would make a superb home for children; the bell tower is a favourite spot with the current owner's grandchildren and the views of rolling green countryside from up here are superb.\n\nOutside, a large triple car garage with additional carport is a modern construction but was sensitively designed to look as if it has always been here. It also incorporates a laundry and plenty of extra storage space should you require. With some of the land laid out as three large paddocks, there's flexibility to host a few pets for the kids or some stock. Much of Glengariff's charm can be seen in its grounds; the ancient oak trees that anchor the front paddock, the superb oval roserie with a myriad of old fashioned species climbing over pretty wooden pergolas, the 700m driveway lined with golden and claret ash trees and the groves of mature walnut and chestnut trees.\n\nLocated on prime Kaipaki Road within close proximity to Cambridge and Hamilton, this is excellent real estate. If you dream of owning a unique piece of Waikato history and have the love and passion to write its next chapter, then a very special lady is waiting to meet you.\n\nStay up to date with my fortnightly email newsletter PROPERTY PULSE. I will keep you informed of the latest properties for sale and the most recent sales. If you would like a copy, please email me and put Property Pulse Newsletter in the subject line. It's a great way to hear about new listings and to keep up to date with the local property market.\n\nPlease click here to view the photo tour.\n\nPlease click here to view the video tour.\n