Situated right on the edge of the captivating Kaipara River,this affordable water front hidden gem of 5058sqm is home to one of the most beautiful privately owned botanic gardens in Auckland,solid character villa surrounded by unbelievably rare exotic&native plants. The beautiful garden generously spread out on gorgeous flat land,to the left it is a Japanese zen garden,very special with ir's sacred Japanese god gate,lantern,pavilion&bridge,many leaves,bamboo,pine needles and so on Towards the eaterfront,there is a pergola&a gazebo within the distinctive garden sections of magolia,lily,orchid,lavender,beautiful colors all year around. to the right,more than a dozen kinds of fruites are grown in the garden,including grapes. The estuary of Kaipara River is frequented by yachts and fishing boats,carring people to Auckland for tours and offshore fishing.There are also many canoeing enthsiasts training and racing.Get the fishing line out and try your hand at catching some fish for dinner. The homestead is a solid 2 story villa,featuring 3 bedroom(2 double beds,1 single bed),2.5 bathrooms,spacious living areas with high vault ceilings and a cosy fire place heats up the whole house,great indoor & outdoor flow to the french verandah for entertaining family and friends.large concrete paved front yard creates ample parking for cars,trailer or a boat. Enjoy the mesmerizing views with a variety of flowers & landscapes of the private garden,immersing in the bird song & color of flowers or resting in the pavilion-it is your water front paradise,or it could be an inspiring venue for meetings,weddings&special events for many others. Close to the Parakai Springs Geothermal park for all year round relaxation and family fun. parakai is a weekend getaway attraction for its great thermal watet,sky diving and historical Kaipara cruise vessel.