Set well back from the road and surrounded by native plantings and birdsong, Rakinui is a property that combines craftsmanship with calm, extending across 9.7 hectares.
Built by Colonial Homes in 2006, the cedar-clad residence rests naturally in its rural setting, its New Denim blue roof and river-stone accents reflecting a timeless approach to design.
Inside, high ceilings and exposed timber beams crown expansive open-plan living, where a striking river-stone fireplace becomes the defining feature, balanced by the soft light of skylights above and a series of French doors and bifolds linking the indoors with the landscape.
The kitchen is a study in function and finish, featuring Corian stone and stainless steel benches, Bosch appliances, and a flexible island design, while nearby living spaces extend outdoors to decks framed by macrocarpa pergolas and views stretching to Maukatere.
A study and media/library add flexibility and further depth to the design, while the home’s three large double bedrooms are led by a vaulted principal suite with French doors, a walk-in robe, and a fully tiled ensuite finished with bespoke rimu joinery.
Electric skylight blinds and solid cedar joinery reveal quality in the details, while in-slab and under-tile heating, a log burner, and a new heat pump ensure warmth and comfort through every season. In addition, a solid block and concrete filled wall centred in the home provides thermal mass, further enhancing energy efficiency.
A separate two-bedroom cottage provides additional accommodation or income potential, discreet while being close at hand.
The nine gently sloping hectares unfold beyond the house, with native shelter belts, post-and-railed and 8-wire sheep fenced paddocks linked by a 500m internal laneway, and well-equipped sheds reinforcing the property’s working strengths.
Built with precision and purpose, Rakinui captures the beauty of country life while being within easy reach of Amberley, the beach, and the city, offering the complete lifestyle package.
*Boundary lines are indicative only*
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