Stylish French-influenced home sitting on a fertile 2½ acres with amazing views situated just outside Helensville township. If you admire the French for their style and taste you will love this property as there are many French features, including the kitchen, chandeliers, double-glazed windows and doors, exposed rafters, etc. Even the huge garage/shed has a distinctive French feel about it and any Kiwi would be proud to call it his Homme de Cavernes (that's French for Man Cave - I checked). On a more serious note, the home is very elegant and practical and the property is easy to maintain. There is good grazing for sheep or alpacas, a chicken coup, and fruit trees already established. And you will definitely be impressed with the views. Silverdale, SH1 and the North Shore are within easy commuting distance, as is Kumeu, Westgate and West Auckland in the other direction. Why settle for ordinary when you can have special for the same price? This property is located just on the outskirts of Helensville, a well established town with a long and interesting history that has all the services, schools, shops, eating places, etc., associated with a vibrant township. The property is within easy commuting distance to Silverdale, Orewa, Albany and the North Shore in one direction, and Kumeu, Westgate, West Auckland and the CBD in the other. Popular Muriwai Beach and Woodhill Forest are a short drive away and there is a wide variety of outdoor activities available all fairly close by.