High Ridge for sale in gated Havelock North, New Zealand estate

High Ridge, a hill country estate in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay is for sale.

Located at 266 Blackbarn Rd, Havelock North, the four bedroom four bathroom home is on the fringe of famous Te Mata Peak.

It was built was built by Leo and Anne-Marie Leader.

The home uses cutting edge argon-filled double glazed glass with thermal breaks to ensure the least heat loss. 

Featuring water heat pumps and an AC system allowing for individual room control, two years of planning and design, followed by two years of construction went into the home.

The pool was the first in the bay to have insulated sides and bottom, also benefiting from a magnesium-treated water system with no nasty chemicals, with the water heated during the colder months by a heat pump.”

Other features include a separate study, soundproof media room, sauna, master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, as well as a large undercover outdoor entertaining area.

There is an insulated garage with storage for five cars.

“There are only 48 properties within this private estate; surrounded by vines, native trees, and the right to roam over 400 acres of Queen Elizabeth II Trust land. Residents have access to the private 9-hole golf course, tennis court and a fully-equipped pavilion overlooking spectacular views for those extra-large barbecue parties," Mr Leader said.

Havelock North Village, voted the nation’s most beautiful suburb, is only a few minutes drive from the property’s gated community.

Ray White Hastings sales agent Zak Marsden said “The owners are very motivated to have this property sold, and I'm going to sell it."

High Ridge is for sale by tender, closing 3pm (NZDT) on February 12.