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With stunning views over Lake Taupo, this spacious architect designed house is tucked away at the end of Whakamoenga Point. A short track from the house leads you down to rocks where you can fish or swim.

Whakamoenga Point is a gated community of 24 hectares covered by bush concealing some forty houses, as well as two hard tennis courts and a pavilion.

This house at the Point is a much loved family holiday home, built 20 years ago to the exacting standards of an English lawyer and his NZ wife. The house has three floors, a double garage and further space for parking. On the lower floor, there is a rumpus room with snooker table, TV and fridge, as well as a laundry and toilet. On the ground floor, the living room, snug and study (with broadband) give a feeling of both space and cosiness. The kitchen is well equipped. Three bedrooms, one shower room and one bath/shower room are also on this floor. The fourth bedroom and a further shower room are upstairs where there are sofa beds in the mezzanine sitting area for two additional guests. There are decks off all three floors on the lakeside, as well as a deck and BBQ on the garden side. The house is not suitable for small children as the lowest decks and outside steps do not have railings.

Nearby (but accessible only from the water) are the famous Maori carvings.

Guests can use the new boat harbour (with boat parking); the old harbour is best used as a safe swimming area for children (of all ages up to 95 years). Bring your own tennis raquets, balls and shoes (without black soles) if you would like to use the courts. If you like cycling, bring your own bikes - there is speed limit within the estate of 20kph!

Alternatively, just relax and enjoy your meals on the decks listening to birdsong or the waves lapping on the lake.