28 Operiana Street Ngongotaha, Rotorua District

In a quiet corner of Ngongotaha, Brookfield House nestles in a unique and picturesque setting on a grassy bank above the Waiteti Stream. With a character home that captures New Zealand's English heritage, a rose arbor and a picket fence that leads to the streamside walkway, this reminiscent property could have stepped right out of the pages of a book. Stroll along the streamside path, swim in the crystal water, kayak downstream to the lake, reel in a trophy trout. Or simply relax in the rustic hush and read a book.

Featuring the splendour of a bygone era the home's interior offers high ceilings, plaster highlights, a grand fireplace and large windows that look out towards where the stream glides by beyond the foot of your lawn. There's also considerable warmth and charm and with some refurbishment you have the potential to make this your very own special haven, updated and decorated to your own taste.

On arrival, your first impression is one of delight with a leafy entrance, twin brick pillars and green pedestrian gate to welcome you. From the entry a grand hallway unfolds to a large kitchen, formal dining and an elegant lounge that opens onto a long patio. A second living area is the ideal family tv/media or games room and there is another area positioned amongst the bedrooms where children or guests can enjoy their own space. Three bedrooms span the stream-side aspect while a fourth bedroom with ensuite is exclusively positioned upstairs. The property also includes a double garage, offstreet parking and room for the trailer, boat and motorhome plus a private back lawn with its timber lined shed, fruit trees and secluded corners demanding further exploration.

This quintessential setting and the surrounding area has much to offer in the way of outdoor activity, relaxation and good-old-fashioned fun with shops and cafes in the Village nearby. Quite simply, this is streamside magic with much potential.