![]() The property is being marketed by Harcourts, Helensville. The well-appointed kitchen has a coal range stove with a wetback, a Smeg oven, a stainless-steel bench and breakfast bar and plenty of storage. The attractive living and dining areas on the ground floor open to a wide, wrap-around veranda, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining. The house has three bedrooms, two of which are on the first level where the master bedroom enjoys an en suite, a walk-in wardrobe and a balcony. Native and exotic trees contribute to the relaxed, rural setting. ![]() The well-established lawns and gardens are sheltered, and the mature orchard includes peach, plum, avocado and citrus trees. The lodge was built on a slightly elevated site to capture the best of the views. ![]() All the paddocks are fenced and about 20ha of the property feature mature and re-growth manuka. Add to these outdoor attractions harbour fishing, duck shooting and the nearby South Head Golf Club, and Brian says: "It has everything for the outdoor person, yet it is one of the region's best-kept secrets." The property is divided into six well-sheltered paddocks in good pasture and with ample spring and stream water. Nearby Woodhill Forest, with its fallow deer population, can be a rewarding hunting ground. Buy 3 chickens and 3 yaks, and build the egg powder plant to level 5. It has expansive views of the Kaipara Harbour, and Lake Ototoa (noted for its fresh water and excellent rainbow trout fishing) is only a few minutes away. Welcome to Gamezebo’s strategy guide for Farm Frenzy 3. The lodge, and the 33.8646ha of bush and rolling pasture, is tailor-made for those with a love of the outdoors. The farm supports eight houses, one of which - a 10-year-old country-style lodge - is for sale. In the past few years 37,000 native and exotic trees have been planted at Sheerwater by a small staff employed for landscaping projects. Their love of the environment - and their determination to enhance it - knows no bounds. An impressive mix of flat and hill grazing, native bush, spring-fed streams and an extensive tree-planting programme, it is the fulfilment of a dream for Auckland owners Brian and Brigitte Richards. ![]() The farm is at South Kaipara head, which is 28km west of Helensville. A 318ha deer farm carrying more than 2000 red deer, it has just been awarded the Sir Peter and Lady Elworthy Trophy - the New Zealand deer industry's top environmental award. Sheerwater Farm is a name to be noted for the future. Stunning rural surroundings and endless outdoor activities make this home on a deer farm a bit special, writes CEDRIC GRAY. ![]()
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