Equinox Lodge: East of the Sun and West of the Moon - $1700000

Description

Equinox: From the Latin aequus: equal & nox : night. For the first time in a generation this coastal property is available to the discerning buyer. A labour of love built by the original owner, this home has been designed as a sanctuary, a conduit for the balance of body mind and soul, incorporating the elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Designed and built to be run as a boutique guest house this home is located at the end of a 1 km private road on a 12 acre lifestyle block with views that cannot be built out. This home is an art deco inspired residence of modern construction, with extensive use of recycled deco architectural features, and housing an astounding collection of authentic fittings (a full inventory and history of the pieces have been made available by the Lodges' owner). There are four double bedrooms each with their own uniquely tiled bathroom, with the whole of the lower floor being able to be self contained. All bedrooms lead to either substantial balconies or poolside terraces that make the most of the spectacular scenery. A fully integrated home theatre is located on the lower level that includes a projector and screen providing both television (Sky and Network) and movie entertainment At the front of the lodge, overlooking the bush and Karekare Beach (made famous in the movie "The Piano") is the in ground pool that is accessible from the lounge and bedrooms on the ground floor. There is another minor dwelling on the property with further outbuildings providing garaging and storage, as well as workshop and tack room facilities. Earth: - 12 Acres of Bush and Pasture - 1000 pines for harvest (15 years old) - Protective Bush Covenants - Total Privacy Air: - Salty tang of the untamed West Coast - Offshore winds that the surfers love - Cooled by the coastal breezes in the summer Fire: - Blazing sunsets over the Tasman Sea - The Open Fire in the lounge area - The cosy atmosphere the wood burner provides in the home threatre. Water: - Spectacular West Coast views over Karekare Beach - The in ground pool overlooking the beach - A private spa terrace and an outdoor bath in the bush This slice of paradise located on the edge of the Auckland Regional Council Memorial park is a short 40 minute commute to the CBD but feels a million miles away. If you want quicker commuting the property also has a helipad. Act now to secure this chance of a lifetime. This undeniably beautiful property offers the astute buyer the choice of a boutique business, a family estate to be treasured for generations to come, or a purely fiscal investment opportunity. Visit the Equinox Lodge Website www.equinoxlodge.com