Opua is the center of the Bay of Islands boating and famous for its pristine waters and safe anchorages.
At 7 Marina Rise this architecturally designed 479m2, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is nestled in a mature garden setting on a 6331m2 ( 1 ½ acre) footprint with viewing gazebos, Mediterranean pergola, wrought iron balustrades, private brick patios, and a walled Japanese garden.
From the moment you enter this magnificent masterpiece, you feel you have stepped into a villa in Tuscany, or a Spanish-colonial hacienda. This property truly is the ultimate in luxury living with panoramic views across the Opua harbour in the Bay of Islands.
The entranceway with brick pillars and custom brick floors leads to a spacious open living area with fireplace, sunken lounge, adjoining private patios, a library and handcrafted teak designer doors and panels.
The kitchen /dining opens onto a picturesque enclosed deck area where you can breath in the sea air and the tranquil garden setting while watching the boats in the harbour beyond.
For more formal occasions there is a a separate formal dining room.
A hallway with guests facilities leads to the 2nd level bedroom wing with 4 bedrooms and a master bedroom with ensuite.. Bedrooms open onto a private patio leading to a large entertainment deck.
A separate stairway leads to the upper private wing with stunning views from its own viewing deck. This wing could easily be converted into a separate apartment. This area has a large master bedroom, bathroom and spacious hallway leading to a private meditation room with outside stairway.
A luxury home with copper gutters and downpipes, Italian tiled roof, custom brick floors and teak crafted workmanship throughout.
This spectacular home was remodeled 20 years ago as a Zen Meditation Retreat – leaving so many beautiful spaces and places to explore with steps and pathways meandering throughout the mature gardens.
North -East exposure overlooking upper Opua Harbour moorage area with magnificent vistas up Waikare inlet and the Kawakawa river.There is a tidal lagoon on boundary and within minutes of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
Opua is the Gateway to New Zealand and the main Port of Entry for off shore cruisers Only 30 minutes to the Bay of Islands airport, 1 hour to Whangarei and 3 hours to Auckland.
Take the virtual tour through this magnificent home and watch the video for a birds eye view.
For a copy of the ebook or to view, contact me Leonie Mateer, 021 023 39788 or Renate Ochse 291 121 9024