78 County Heights Drive, Aokautere, Palmerston North, Manawatu / Whanganui

Arriving at 78 County Heights Drive, its immediately clear that this is no ordinary property. Built in 2017 by its current owners, this immaculate, thoughtfully designed home sits proudly in an elevated position, perfectly oriented to take in it-s stunning rural surrounds. Inside, the home offers an impressive five bedrooms, cleverly configured for modern family living. A dedicated guest wing on the ground floor provides privacy and convenience, while the upstairs master suite is a true retreat, featuring a walk-through wardrobe, ensuite with double shower, and those magnificent views that define the property. Throughout the home you'll find excellent storage, a separate laundry, upstairs living area, and two studies - with one large enough to serve as a sixth bedroom should the need arise. At the heart of the home lies a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, seamlessly flowing out to a large deck complete with lighting, built-in speakers, and a covered spa pool tucked to the side for year-round enjoyment. The home chef will relish the large scullery, while a separate lounge with projector screen and wall-mounted speakers creates an ideal setting for family fun. Practicality is a key theme throughout, with a carpeted triple internal-access garage, a freestanding 55m2 (approx.) garage/workshop, an 88m2 (approx.) pole shed, multiple paddocks, water troughs, three water tanks, electric fencing, a chicken coop, and raised garden beds perfect for home-grown produce. Three fireplaces, a heat pump, and heat transfer systems ensure cosiness, while an integrated hot water pump provides instant hot water through the home. The elevated site enjoys sweeping rural outlooks, beautiful sunsets, and framed views of Mt Ruapehu. You're zoned for Aokautere School, and just a short drive from both the city and the local Aokautere Shopping Centre. Homes of this calibre are seldom found - particularly those offering future potential. Here, an approved subdivision consent allows for approximately 2.28ha (subject to survey) to be divided from the existing 4.01ha title, giving the new owner flexibility to release equity later on - should they choose to undertake the subdivision. This is a home that truly ticks every box: space, comfort, versatility, and future opportunity - all in a peaceful, picturesque setting. Homes like this simply do not come along often.