Entry and Conservatory
The front door entrance opens into a large garden conservatory of approximately 60 sq metres, featuring a 7.5 metre high dome timber ceiling with exposed beams. Large cream-coloured floor tiles flow around the indoor garden of sub-tropical plants and a little stream flows through a rocky bed, dropping into a goldfish pond. Colourful Poinsettia, Bougainvillea and Banana Palms shroud a huge natural rock down which water cascades into a large outdoor pond within a courtyard.

Large, sliding glass doors allow the room to be open to decks on two sides where Nikau Palms and other native plants enhance this indoor/outdoor living space. Evenings see the Conservatory take on a romantic hue with skillful lighting creating a mystic scene of rocks and plants.

The Conservatory is an enchanting room for breakfast, enjoying the harbour views and soft music from the surround sound system. For pre-dinner drinks, the Conservatory features a bar with an ancient Kauri timber top (35,000 to 45,000 years old), where you can sit and relax.

Adjacent to this garden-room is a guest toilet, office and a little storage room for wine/beer, etc. and a small fridge. For summer, there is a large fan hanging from the apex of the ceiling and it has a remote control for its operation. A group of three windows are set in the timbered ceiling and these also have their own remote control. Bi-fold timber doors can be drawn to separate the conservatory from the kitchen/ living area.

Kitchen
With a view to the east of Oruaiti River and valley and a view to the west of Mangonui Harbour and Karikari Peninsula, cooking is not a chore! A high-gloss metallic paint finish in rich burgundy together with stainless steel appliances make a stunning kitchen. Top of the Range appliances are integrated in the kitchen design with twin wall ovens, microwave, TV, glass cook-top with stainless-steel splash-back, range-hood, drawer dish-washer and a side-by-side fridge freezer which has a filtered water and ice dispenser on the door.

There is heaps of bench space and a walk-in pantry including an airy safe. For snack meals, there is a handy breakfast bar with two stools. A six-burner gas BBQ sits just outside the kitchen within a covered courtyard and a sliding kitchen window allows an easy flow to the outside table when entertaining in this area.

In summer, high windows are operated by a remote control, and for mid-winter days, a gas-fire nestles in the corner with two cane easy chairs.

Master Bedroom, Ensuite and Dressing Room
Lying in bed at night, looking through the bay window you can see the lights of Mangonui village or, in the early morning, you can step out on to the balcony and catch the mist down over the river.

A Queen bed with a built-in bed head and recessed alcoves create a minimalist look. A recessed TV is unobtrusive and bedside remotes control both TV and subtle lighting. Silky olive green drapes complement the luxury bedding and pillows. The ceiling follows a high roof-line creating an airy and spacious feel and a partial wall divides the bedroom from the walk-in wardrobe which has lots of drawers, shelving and hanging space.

A step away is a large bathroom with a timeless theme of black & white. The tiled shower recess has glass panels and door and there is also a 13-jet spa bath to relax in. The spacious vanity has twin basins backed by a mirrored wall. The ensuite includes a separate toilet with a bidet.

Laundry
There is a big bright laundry downstairs. It has a large washing machine, laundry tub, clothes dryer, fold-away ironing board, hot water cupboard, additional storage and a separate toilet.


Garage and Workshop
There is a large, clean and tidy, two-car garage with a workshop on one side. It's a great space for handy-man tools with a bench and tool-board, etc.

Boat Port
The lodge design includes a purpose-built area for a boat and this currently houses a 6.4 metre (21 foot) 'Haines Hunter'.


Other items worthy of mention

• Quality signage for the Lodge
• Web site for marketing Lodge as boutique holiday accommodation: www.mistyriverlodge.co.nz
• Solar water heater for economy hot water
• Solar lighting along driveway
• Deep-well bore for irrigation and/or household water
• Main water supply via stored rainwater
• Garden shed
• Chicken house
• Vegetable garden
• Citrus and native tree plantings

Supportive Information
The lodge is currently operated as boutique guest accommodation and has good growth potential.


The Chattels
A comprehensive list of chattels (appliances, curtains, carpets, fixtures and fittings) included in this sale is available to prospective purchasers. The Lodge is also available for sale fully-furnished - price by negotiation.