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DESCRIPTION:
This family home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, modern kitchen, large lounge, separate dining area, downstairs television/family room, laundry with washer and dryer, full decks for outdoor dining and entertaining. The floors are native timber. Wireless internet access, but need your own computer
Nestled among lush vegetation with fully landscaped, terraced gardens and footpaths on two acres, this home is within an easy 15 minute walk to Russell Village and 4 beautiful beaches. Bush Walking tracks flank the property, quail, kiwi, pheasant and other native birds live within the boundaries and will lull you to sleep with their soothing calls. Located on a hill overlooking the stunning Bay of Islands, 15 Titore Way is protected from winds and offers full decks from which New Zealand's reknowned sunsets can be viewed.
My husband, Terr,I and I moved to Russell nine years ago after commuting between Colorado and New Zealand for the previous six years. Seven years ago we opened Just Imagine Gallery which specializes in art glass, wood sculpture, ceramics, paintings and jewelery from NZ, Australia, the US and Europe. Terry spends much of his time sailing our yacht (in NZ any boat with sails is referred to as a 'yacht') around the Bay and in open water. He has crossed the Pacific twice in the past three years and is preparing for a third transit. When we are not working or sailing, we love to travel around NZ as well as overseas,read, attend the theater and explore new places with friends and family.
METROPOLITAN AREA: 90 K north of Whangarei. 350 kilometers north of Auckland
Russell sits on a penninsula jutting into the sheltered Bay of Islands located in the north (and warmest part) of the North Island,New Zealand. Our village is accessible via car ferry from Opua and foot ferry from Paihia thus giving Russell the feel of an island unto itself. Russell (also known in Maori as Kororareka) is the oldest and most charming town in the country,and is noted for its rich history both Maori and European. The town features 14 restaurants, an internationally known art gallery, arts and crafts shops, water based activities from snorkeling and sailing (either commercial or private), to diving,fishing and swimming. In addition, walking tracks, tennis courts and Sunday soccer are open to all, so there are several options for those who prefer to keep their feet on solid ground. Most people coming to Russell say, "This is so beautiful; I could live here forever". Ongoing activities available include: yoga,pilates, ballroom dancing, French Club, Maori language, kayaking,soccer,sailing races, bowls, art classes and more. Russell is only a three and a half hour drive north from Auckland, a hour from Whangarei, 40 minutes from Kerikeri(basic shopping and movies), and a half hour from the Waitangi Golf Course.
PREFERRED DESTINATIONS: Denver, Colorado, Aspen, Colorado,
PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY: December 2010-mid January 2011
FEATURES:
Modern Kitchen & Bath
Television
VCR/DVD
Balcony/Terrace/Deck
Auto Exchange Considered
Handicap Accessible
Golf Nearby
Tennis Nearby
Hiking Nearby
Dining & Shopping Nearby
Gallery & Museums Nearby
No Children
No Smoking
No Pets
LINKS OF INTEREST
RussellRoundup
Just Imagine
Russell New Zealand
Russell-history
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