Donghi Road, Ormondville, Manawatu / Whanganui

If you are looking for a property that offers a variety of options to establish an in-demand business or a large family home, consider this big, beautiful villa that with some further polishing would provide a fabulous celebration venue.  There are several bedrooms and an outdoor courtyard with a wing that could be further developed to create a number of charming and comfortable accommodation rooms.    

The heart of the home is a very spacious lounge with new wood burner connecting to a delightful, covered verandah for informal dining.  The modernised and large galley kitchen is ideal for preparing meals and connects to a gracious dining room perfect for entertaining and family catchups.  There is also a 11x3.6m west facing verandah that captures afternoon and evening sun perfect for further alfresco dining.  An additional day room would work well as an office that is away from the hub of the house. 

Featured in House & Garden in 2011 and originally operating as Matauru Retreat, this homestead is perfectly sited on 3.87ha (approx.) of land offering paddocks, a woodland and a food forest with many established fruit trees and plantings.  As a potential accommodation business this property is well placed midway between Palmerston North and Napier, and just 16 minutes from Dannevirke town centre.  There is also a school bus service nearby to take the kids to school in town. 

This substantial property will appeal to those with a passion for preserving the past while embracing the future.   

Whether you dream of further restoring this historical beauty, establishing a country lifestyle for your family, envision an accommodation or event venue, or seek a unique canvas to express your creativity, this substantial property will appeal to those with a passion for preserving the past while embracing the future.  This could be the journey you have been looking for so schedule your private viewing today.