Here is your chance to create something truly special! This rare 1890s Matangi villa set on 5.1 hectares offers a lifestyle setting with the unique opportunity to restore this grand lady to her true heritage. Surrounded by mature trees, a tree-lined gully, stream, and peaceful surroundings, it's a one-of-a-kind rural retreat with easy access to Hamilton and the Waikato expressway. Much of the villa's original character remains intact including high pressed tin ceilings, native timbers, ornate woodwork, stained-glass windows, and these provide the perfect canvas for a discerning buyer. With the right vision, this home can be recreated into something truly special - blending heritage character with modern lifestyle living. Inside, the rooms are of grand proportions. The ballroom-like lounge stands out with its embossed ceiling and provides ample room to reconfigure or restore. The four bedrooms each have their own charm with stained glass windows, wooden period features and French doors enhancing the sense of light and elegance. Outdoors, summer days invite relaxation on the veranda, a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply soaking in the sounds of birdlife as the breeze moves through the trees. Well-equipped for lifestyle living, the property features town water supply and a bore and infrastructure includes an equine arena, fenced paddocks, a hayshed, plus a garage. Zoned for excellent schools - Matangi Primary, Berkley Intermediate, and Hillcrest High, this is more than just a home - it's a unique opportunity to renovate, reimagine, and stamp your mark on one of Waikato's most desirable rural areas. Call David now to discover the possibilities.