22/1 Reid Road, Herbert, Waitaki, Otago

A Hilltop forest lodge surrounded by nature, wilderness and space, with sea and country views above the Herbert Forest offers an exceptional lifestyle with generous spaces. Located near the boundary of the ancient forest in privacy and seclusion where you will find km’s of hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails through one of the oldest Podocarp forest in the South Island. Outstanding views from all rooms the master bedroom with ensuite on the second floor features walk-in wardrobe and custom built drawers, another spacious double bedroom with custom storage and seperate spa like bathroom with sauna, a multi purpose bedroom currently used as the upstairs lounge/dining with balcony. Currently operating as a five star accommodation. The ground floor architecture allows for a little grandeur and a private office leads off the dining area to an entrance hall with seperate toilet, laundry, storage with access to an internal garage. Heated by a wood stove/wetback plus solar hot water, heat pumps, insulated with underfloor heating in bathroom and kitchen. The chefs kitchen is well planned with plenty of space, view bi-fold window, breakfast bar, coffee bar and butlers pantry, a space you’ll use more than any other in the home deserves to be this good. Modern ranch doors off all the living areas bring the outdoors in and lead to decks, ponds gardens and sheltered patio area's. The effective use of timber, stone, wrought iron and glass connects the interior to the exterior spaces of this dual level home. Quiet and relaxing you will love the surrounding nature and wake to the NZ birdlife with Tui’s, Bellbirds and the magnificent Wood Pigeon! The home is located up a country road surrounded by nature, tranquility and quietness. But.... Only 20 min to Oamaru, 10 to Hampden or hour and 15 to Dunedin. This is an Ideal location for summer and winter outdoor activities!