70 McCathie Road, Silverdale, Rodney

Very rarely does life hand you a 'now or never' chance to own and continue a quintessential dream - this is it.

This 1912 villa was an original inner-city home relocated to the idyllic heights of Puhoi on a private access road. Both a manageable lifestyle block and private escape, 70 McCathie is an exquisite 1.9ha, boutique farmlet estate.

Hailed as a "testament to courage" in the NZ House & Garden magazine, the villa's architecture and aesthetics are a romantic meeting of French provenance and Kiwi nostalgia. The transformation was led by passionate owners who never let go of a long-held dream. Location is the ultimate luxury in this opportunity. You'll feel out-of-reach yet be within minutes of Orewa's beach, Silverdale's amenities, and motorways with quick travel time to Auckland CBD.

Renovated and contemporised room-by-room, every hand-picked detail tells a story, curating a home of elegant comfort and belonging. Green views and natural light guide you into every space, including two formal and casual living rooms, five bedrooms, and three bathrooms. The multi-level layout is well-balanced for relaxing and entertaining in modern style. With Victorian tin-pressed splashback tiles-salvaged from Dunedin's Regent Theatre-repurposed cabinetry and European appliances, the open-plan kitchen is a cook's holy grail.

Seamlessly connected, formal gardens continue the French narrative of order and symmetry, guiding nature in a wonderful way with the art of topiary, seasonal colours, and landscaped evergreens-the alfresco entertaining patios out here are ethereal for garden parties.

Ducted heating, high-end specifications, and conveniences like the three-car carport add appeal.

Built with reclaimed stained glass and the front door from a Ponsonby church, the 30m2 chapel is an enchanting structure in the parklike grounds. To be used as a sleep out with income potential, a studio or office or simply keep it as is. Paddocks, keeping South Suffolk sheep, a chicken coop, and edible gardens all support the idyllic life.

Contact Jenna for viewings and to express serious interest.