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PARKLAND ESTATE~A Southern Secret
Located in Southland, New Zealand, this exquisite estate is being introduced to those who value a lifestyle rich in tranquility, peace and oneness with nature both inside and out. The property covers a vast area of land, high in contrasts and unlimited opportunity. Undulating plains lead to rolling hills, forest pastures, snow covered mountains stand behind natural harbors and sandy beaches. Where the soul is revived...
This magnificent residence includes 1,085 sq m set in 4.1 ha of private parkland. Blending classical and Mediterranean styles for a timeless elegance and an ambience of tranquility and peace. Featuring six bedrooms, several alternative areas for dining, entertaining, living, and a huge unique atrium, plus a host of grand appointments, it offers enormous potential for a wide range of use.
Together with the Atrium, five Living Rooms, each with its own unique style and character, great flexibility and choice for a wide variety of simultaneous family and entertaining activity is provided. The Family Living Room provides the focus for relaxed, casual family living. Its large, open fireplace radiates a cozy, inviting atmosphere. As well as being visually connected, the Living Room also opens directly to both the Atrium and to the Swimming Pool through glazed sliding doors, and has open plan connection to the Family Dining. A built - in upholstered seat in the bay window invites relaxation and enjoyment of the landscape views.
The ergonomically designed Kitchen provides convenient access to the Family Dining on the one side and to the Formal Dining on the other, as well as to the Atrium and to the exterior for outdoor dining and entertaining.
In contrast, a fantastic fun feeling comes from the continuously mirrored walls of the Entertainment - Activity Room. A parquet insert for dancing within the carpeted floor and with built - in seating to the four light wells, this unique living space provides the ultimate in flexibility of use - games, gymnasium, parties, study or quiet retreat. Two 0.9m diameter underwater viewing ports to the Pool add a further element of fun.
The enclosed in-ground Swimming Pool provides for year-round fun and enjoyment for the family, as well an entertainment focus with friends. It has a maximum depth of 2.4m which allows safety for diving and for fun from the Slide. The Slide can be accessed via a wall ladder or from the Upper Balcony off the Atrium. The Pool is visually connected to the Family Living and to the Sewing and Laundry Rooms for supervision. Main access is from the Family Living, while three sets of glazed double doors in the extensively glazed walls provide access to the outdoor Patio / Barbeque area. A Viewing Balcony Deck at the Upper Level opens off the Atrium, while the Changing Room adjoins the Pool. Pool water and space heating is with an oil-fired central heating system through a heat exchanger, assisted by a solar heating panel on the roof. Heat and condensation control is by a thermal blanket on a permanently mounted roller.
Mature and developing trees on expansive areas of lawn give a parkland setting surrounding the Principal Residence. Privacy is provided by denser boundary plantings. A large tranquil pond is haven for wild game birds which wander the park and which have been tamed by feeding. Native birds abound in the trees, and provide song throughout the day. There are many quiet, sunny corners to wander, to sit in and relax.
NZ$1,850,000
(approximately $760,000 US)
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