Relaxing on your deck, listening to the orchestra of native birds, frogs and cicada, you will enjoy all the privacy that comes from rural living at this hilltop haven, just minutes from Matatā.

Yet, through the stands of kanuka  – close but not too close – are friendly neighbours to call on if the need arises.

Number 4 Kereru Lane offers all the lifestyle benefits of rural living without the isolation. It’s one of the many things the current owner loves about the property, which was designed and built to perfectly suit the sweeping slopes of the 5058 square metre site.

The colour, style and materials of the three-bedroom, two bathroom home have been carefully chosen to blend with the environment. The result is a home that complements its surrounds and is a joy to live in.

The living is open plan with a massive deck wrapping around the front of the house, almost doubling the living space.

Views extend to Moutohorā and, on a clear day, down the East Coast.

Much thought went into designing this 165-square-metre home when it was built
six years ago and it feels – and looks – a lot bigger than its square metreage.

The kitchen, dining and lounge, which include an office behind bi-folding doors, are at the front of the home with multiple double sliders opening to the deck.

The galley kitchen has a scullery, large butler’s sink and quality appliances, including a
Samsung smart fridge.

A special feature of the living areas is the bespoke shelving unit set around an architectural “hole” designed to provide a flow of light into the back of the house, including the spacious foyer “gallery”.

Behind the living areas, a hallway leads to two large double bedrooms, a separate toilet and a family bathroom.

Off a t-intersection is the master bedroom with doors opening to the deck. It has a walk-through wardrobe and double access en-suite with tiled walk-in shower and a
bathing space, perfectly positioned beneath a window.

There’s also a laundry at this end of the home, fitted with plenty of storage.

Outside there’s a multi-purpose 10sqm lined building with mezzanine and masses of parking for vehicles.

During the day, this home is filled with sunshine from morning to evening.

At night, when the sun has gone down, sit on the deck and enjoy the night sky as you may never have seen it before. There is no light pollution here and on a clear night, the sky is filled with stars.

4 Kereru Lane, Matatā | Listed by: BAYLEYS WHAKATĀNE| pH  07 307 2710
Deadline Treaty Sale: Closing Thursday, March 6, at 4pm | Open home: Sunday, 11am-11.30am
Agent: RHYS MISCHEFSKI 027 457 8718