A very unique and very inviting property that is beautifully private, with highly developed garden and grounds which ‘draw you in’ as one approaches the Coach House residence which is situated at the very rear of the land.

The two storey residence (with later additions) are the original stone and brick stables Circa 1879 which were used by Cobband Co “Rounsevell, Hill and Co established stagecoach routes in the Hills. In 1860, Mr Rounsevell was the mail contractor and, with a new omnibus, he ran a ‘direct and daily conveyance’ to the city. When Cob and Co from America bought them out, the local company leased the business back. …From 1874 to 1887, Ferry’s cottage (built in two sections) accommodated coach drivers, and the nearby stables their horses. There was also the main street, accommodation at ‘Folingworth’ for drivers, passengers and horses…” – we gratefully acknowledge the information reference page 47 ‘Woodside’ by Carol Brockhoff – The commercial style kitchen offers stainless steel work benches, double sink, Bianco commercial oven with five gas hot plates and diamond style slate flooring. Adjoining is the bathroom with separate bath and shower and the toilet is also separate.

The huge family room, both formal and non formal offers a slow combustion fire and huge heavy beams supporting the upper storey. There are notable lead light windows which are also found throughout the home. French doors open up onto the side courtyard complete with fountain and the wonderfully designed brick paving layout. Upstairs (of the first wing) there are two bedrooms, one is quite spacious with dormer windows and a walk in robe. The other wing of the property offers one large living area, a second downstairs area, a private courtyard plus another upstairs bedroom and bathroom.

Currently the whole property offers residential use (although in the past a restaurant and garden nursery) as a consequence the common effluent tank is a commercial size. There is also a 315Litre mains pressure hot water service.

Once again the garden and grounds are highly developed and very attractive with paths, another fountain, stone lined and brick lined garden beds, mature shrubs, bulbs and a number of mature trees including; American Ash, Silver face, Chestnuts, Golden Rain tree, Alders, Silver Birch, Willow and fruit tree’s such as; Nashi pears, Flowering Cherries, limes, and Mandarins. The grounds are watered with in-built high pressure piping40ml PVC laid in and about the garden.

A wonderful environment, privately screened from the main road, offering the ongoing opportunity of peaceful residential living together with commercial opportunities should one wish to do so (Subject To Council Consents).

In essence – a very special holding.