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Country home with private airstrip and hangar was once a field of onion
Former onion field transformed into a country estate with a private airstrip, hangar and pool.
The house is connected to the hangar and a large workshop. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
Wayne Edwards was a Warbirds pilot who restored his own bi-plane - the Tiger Moth is usually kept in a hangar at his father’s home in Whitianga. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
A huge tilt door closes off the hangar as required. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
Post-and-rail fences separate the curving driveway, which has been landscaped with low-maintenance landscaping. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
Polished concrete tiles feature throughout the foyer and family living area beyond. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
A kitchen framed by countryside views
The large curved bay window wraps the living space in natural light, while blue cabinetry and a bold red tiled splashback bring warmth and personality to the kitchen.
Alfresco living is taken for granted. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
There are several seating areas in the house - this is the family living space. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
And this is the formal living area, which also opens out to the pool terrace. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
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Perfect for teens or extended family - the recreation room has its own kitchenette. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
While the property is well suited to keen aviators, it could lend itself to other potential uses. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
With the massive tilt door of the hangar closed, the property can be neatly locked up. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
This drone shot indicates the boundaries of the 6.71ha block. Photo: Barfoot & Thompson
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