1909 Tiniroto Road, Waerengaokuri, Gisborne District 4072

What are we waiting for ..??…Escape the rat race for a fantastic lifestyle in New Zealand’s Far East renowned for its climate and beaches. Only 20 minutes from Gisborne this iconic Edwardian homestead abounds with opportunities as a hunting lodge, small wedding or conference venue, rural retreat or gracious family home.

A farm-size kitchen and dining room adjoins a large European-style laundry that doubles as a butler’s pantry. Alongside is a scullery/wine cellar opening onto a formal entrance hall. Off this are a billiard room that opens onto an extravagant lounge, both opening onto a huge veranda. Together these rooms create a generous space for family and guests. There is also an office off which is a cash room, once used for paying staff, now used for storage.

Formal stairs lead to five bedrooms and two bathrooms, all opening onto large verandas.

Beyond the house are a potage garden and guest cottage, an in-ground, salt water swimming pool, garden gazebo and garaging for 4-5 vehicles. The house is surrounded by park-like gardens designed for low maintenance.

There are 5.5 hectares of picturesque and highly fertile flat and rolling hill country, suitable for grazing horses, cattle, growing stone fruit or leasing out.

There is a 6 bay implement shed ideal for storing toys.

In a top rural community, it is close to one of the district’s most highly graded primary schools with hunting and fly-fishing opportunities nearby.

The house & land are in excellent order, having been much loved by three generations of one family.

The property has high speed internet, inbuilt indoor-outdoor Bose sound system and an excellent supply of mineral spring water.