725 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth
725 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth
Privately positioned in an elevated setting 500 metres from a sealed country road, this exceptional lifestyle property offers peace, space and sweeping views over the beautiful Kourawhero Valley.
The gracious, character-filled villa features an exceptionally high stud, ornate ceilings, fretwork and original French doors opening to wide wraparound verandahs.
Moved from Mt Eden in 1988, the home has been re-sited with original features retained and the brick chimneys reinstated. New bifold doors and windows have been added to open the charming farmhouse kitchen and casual living area to a private, bricked courtyard, conservatory and stunning backyard garden perfect for outdoor entertaining. The garden is studded with mature native trees including Kauri,Puriri and a pretty stand of Nikau palms.
Today this delightful home blends the charm of yesteryear with modern comfort and convenience.
The 29 acres of picturesque countryside is approximately half in mature native bushsome of which is protected, while a small flock of sheep graze in the adjoining paddocks. Numerous walking tracks around the property provide stunning views and the opportunity for children and the adventurous to explore.
Villa 725 is situated just 10 minutes from the centre of Warkworth and close to the village of Matakana with its famous Saturday Farmers’ Market. Just over the hill are the beautiful beaches of Omaha and the Tawharanui Peninsula.
The region is a relaxed country paradise just 45 minutes from Auckland. Villa 725 is a very special property which is not to be missed!
Space, Seclusion and Sweeping Rural Outlooks
Key Property Features
• Four bedrooms and two bathrooms including the en-suite with a spa bath overlooking the garden
• The formal lounge with open fireplace boasts large bifold doors to a Juliette balcony looking West over the valley and enjoying glorious sunsets.
• The spacious farmhouse kitchen (which features a beautiful Falcon double oven) and dining area are at the heart of the home and provide a generous, welcoming gathering space for family and guests.
• Adjoining the kitchen, the second living area features a gas fireplace for cosy winter evenings and has bi-fold doors opening to the covered conservatory and courtyard garden .
• The property also has a large double garage and workshop adjoining a self-contained sleepout providing excellent accommodation for guests or family members.The sleepout has its own entrance and separate driveway as well as a paved patio, private garden and a lovely outlook to the north.
Other Property Features
CONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADES
• Traditional weatherboard cladding
• Long-run iron roof, with approximately twothirds replaced in recent years
• Villa partially re-roofed in 2025 (approx. 30% of original slate tiles replaced with Coloursteel, including fascia, barge boards, stormwater and plumbing upgrades)
INSULATION AND HEATING
• Fully insulated (ceiling and underfloor –installed 2022)
• Heating includes electric radiators, gas fireplace, and open fireplace
• Underfloor heating in bathrooms
HOT WATER
• Supplied by two 45kg LPG cylinders
• Rinnai 6000 gas califont installed (2023)
WATER AND WASTE SYSTEMS
• Three main water tanks:
• 25,000L gravity-fed tank supplying house (UV filtered, with booster pumps)
• 15,000L supplementary tank
• 10,000L tank near pump shed
• Additional 5,000L tank supplying farm troughs and garden taps
• Two Grundfos CM booster pumps installed in 2023
• Septic tank system cleaned and certified November 2025
ELECTRICAL AND CONNECTIVITY
• Extensive electrical upgrades including new switchboard and wiring
• LED lighting installed in kitchen
• Multiple new power points and light switches
• Starlink high-speed internet installed (separate network available for sleepout)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS
• New Bosch dishwasher installed 2023
• New Dominator garage door opener installed 2023
• “Brightshine” shutters installed to selected rooms (2025)
PARKING AND ACCESS
• Two garage spaces, additional off-street parking, and ample driveway space
NOTES
All information sourced from vendor and third-party providers. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.
Local Expertise, Global Connections
Hannah McMonigle brings an international perspective and a refined understanding of residential real estate to her role with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, combining global experience with strong local market knowledge across Auckland’s North Shore and the wider Auckland region.
Hannah began her real estate career in 2014 in Southern California, working alongside the highly regarded McMonigle Team in Newport Beach, one of the most competitive and high value coastal property markets in the United States. Operating across Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and the broader Orange County market, she gained extensive experience supporting high net worth buyers and sellers, managing complex residential transactions where discretion, strategy and attention to detail were essential. During this period, the McMonigle Team was recognised by The Wall Street Journal as the number one real estate team globally.
Now based back in New Zealand, Hannah brings this world class training home to Auckland’s residential property market. Having grown up in Devonport, she offers clients genuine local insight across the North Shore, paired with a global lens that resonates strongly with both New Zealand homeowners and international buyers. She is particularly well placed to assist expatriates, overseas purchasers and vendors whose properties may appeal to a global audience, guiding clients through every stage of the buying and selling process with clarity and care.
Known for her composed manner, meticulous approach and calm advocacy, Hannah delivers a highly personalised real estate experience. Her clients value her ability to balance professionalism with warmth, ensuring every property journey is handled with confidence, discretion and an unwavering focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
Hannah McMonigle
