363 & 365 Russell Road Whakapara, Whangarei District

In times when Kiwi ingenuity is called on you need to find smart solutions to everyday problems. Here you will find two great homes on one title in the country to enable families to combine resources, or for someone looking for a home and income the rental will help combat rising interest rates.

At the heart of the property are two traditional native timber homes (milled from the original farm), each has its own character and its own captivating view. Both are insulated and ventilated to tenancy standards. Both homes have been recently redecorated and are well presented in that funky Kiwi hybrid 80/90s kind of way. There is 4 Bay workshop, plus a double skyline garage.

The lower house is approximately 150 sqm with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an office. The master has an ensuite plus its own deck. The house has hosted many family events with its open plan living, dining that flows out to sheltered north facing kwila deck. There's basement storage with concrete floor.

The upper house is a three bedroom 110 sqm traditional weatherboard home. One modern bathroom plus an additional wet room shower. Bright central lounge room, Wooden floors, original kitchen, aluminum windows, inset fireplace plus a large sheltered north facing secluded flat garden area.

With 2 ha of land that is elevated and surrounded by native trees. Approximately 1.4 ha of grazing, enough room for families to develop a self sustainable life, graze some cattle and sheep, grow veges and plant some trees.

Located in the popular Whakapara area, the setting and views are stunning. Russell Road unlocks the magic of Northland East Coast and the Bay of Islands. Locally you will find Helena Bay, Teal Bay, Ngahau, Mimiwhangata and Oakura. The Hikurangi Village is 10 km away providing a community hub and Whangarei is an easy 25 km commute.