http://www.countryliving.co.nz//index.php?action=rss_featured_listings http://www.countryliving.co.nz//index.php?action=listingview&listingID=287 Mjg3LTIwMTktMTEtMjYgMTM6MDY6Mjk= Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:06:29 +1300 Located near the shore of Lake Taupo, this iconic, luxurious Mediterranean styled Bed & Breakfast has 2.07 Hectares of lawns, gardens and fields. Five spacious and exquisitely re-decorated ensuite rooms, three with Juliette balconies, are available for guests. These suites all have excellent views of the bush clad Mt Tauhara and the gardens. (The hosts have their own well-appointed apartment on the ground floor) Also, on the ground floor the large modern kitchen is perfect for preparation of breakfasts for the guests. It has direct access to the spacious formal dining room at one end and is also open at the other end to the adjoining family cum dining/lounge area used by the owners for their personal use when there's a full house. The formal dining leads to the formal lounge with its enticing fireplace inviting repose perhaps after a day's skiing, or exploration of Taupo's tourist attractions. For summer days the conservatory and sun-drenched patio are ideal for relaxation after tennis, a swim in the pool or a stroll about the charming gardens. This is truly an outstanding property, a class above in Homestays. The past and current owner have deservedly earned many awards. Latest are Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2018 and also Trip Advisor have ranked it no.1 small Hotel in NZ and no.2 in the World!for 2018 If you want a chic, bijou business it's a winner. If you want an extraordinary, fabulous home, this must be it. Viewing by appointment only.]]> http://www.countryliving.co.nz//index.php?action=listingview&listingID=295 Mjk1LTIwMTktMTAtMjEgMTU6MDU6Mjc= Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:06:29 +1300 • A very fine property • A splendid home and an impressive farm set up • 9.7 Hectares (24 acres) of easy pasture The 341sqm double glazed homestead is nestled into a private picturesque landscape. It features an amazing "playroom" for adults with a snooker table, tennis table, and air hockey plus this enormous room opens to an outside chess set with almost life-size Kings and Queens and pawns. As well there's a separate cosy lounge and an open plan family/dining area adjoining the smart, modern kitchen. Both playroom and family room have woodburning fires and everywhere there are bi-fold doors to lawns. Four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite for the master bedroom which also has bi-folds to decking, add the finishing touches to this fine home. The 9.7 Hectares are predominately easy pasture which is fenced into 19 reticulated paddocks. The boundary fence is all deer netting and internally there is post and rail fencing as well as standard farm fencing. A race facilitates stock movement. There are two good sheds each with power and water. One has a high stud and a concrete floor ideal for mobile homes and horse floats, the other shed is divided into several ply lined rooms making it ideal for multi uses. Overall this property offers a dream opportunity for an excellent equestrian set-up with a great position for an arena and pleasant riding around the picturesque private land. Alternatively, you could have a mini sheep or cattle stud and create opportunities to get a financial return on your investment and have of fun too.]]>