Unique spacious storybook Manor Near Hobbiton

Streamside Country Manor is a one-of-a-kind retreat where history, craftsmanship, and comfort meet. Whether visiting Hobbiton, celebrating a special occasion, or simply escaping to the countryside, this home promises a memorable and magical stay. Take a walk through the property yourself—watch the video tour on YouTube by searching “Streamside Country Manor.” The space Streamside Country Manor – Unique Rustic Luxury near Hobbiton, Matamata Welcome to Streamside Country Manor, a handcrafted five-bedroom retreat in Matamata, just 20 minutes from Hobbiton. Perfect for families, groups, or friends, this home offers exclusive use, allowing you to celebrate, relax, and create memories in complete privacy. Its central North Island location also makes it an ideal meeting point for travellers coming from afar. A Home Like No Other Built nearly 30 years ago as a family home, Streamside Country Manor combines rustic charm with modern comfort. Handcrafted from rough-sawn Leucaena timber using traditional mortise and tenon joints, the home has no nails or modern fasteners. Hand-tinted lime plaster walls, locally selected stone fireplaces, and attention to detail throughout create a home that is truly unique, full of warmth, character, and personal history. The Perfect Rural Setting Set on a picturesque rural property named Allt na Chriche (“the burn of the boundary”), the manor is bordered by the tranquil Piakoiti Stream and surrounded by beautiful English-style gardens, a lily pond, and rolling farmland. Enjoy peace and privacy, with no nearby neighbors, and take in distant views of the Kaimai Ranges. The large lawn is perfect for games, and the covered deck with festoon lights is ideal for al fresco dining and evening drinks. Comfort & Charm Inside Spacious lounges: The main lounge evokes a cosy old English pub with low beams, mullion windows, wooden floors, and a large stone fireplace. A second lounge with cathedral ceilings overlooks the mezzanine and offers quiet nooks for reading or reflection. Open-plan kitchen & dining: Fully equipped, the kitchen is perfect for gathering while preparing meals. The dining table seats ten, ideal for family dinners or celebratory feasts. Bedrooms: Five bedrooms sit beneath warm timber beams, offering a 16th-century cottage feel, superior quality beds, and luxurious bedding for a restful night. Bathrooms: The second bathroom features a deep claw-foot cast iron bath and large fluffy towels — the perfect spot to soak and unwind. Outdoor Living & Entertainment Expansive patio and covered deck for all-weather dining Large gardens, lily pond, and rolling lawns for relaxation or play Festoon lighting creates a magical evening atmosphere Streamside walks and garden nooks provide peaceful retreats Nearby Attractions Only 20 minutes from Hobbiton Movie Set Local Matamata cafes, restaurants, and shops Conveniently central for exploring the North Island Guest access Play family games on the large lawn. Wonder through the large rambling gardens Laze beside the lily pond. Enjoy the end of the day with a wine on the patio Eat "al fresco" under the festoon lights Relax in a deep bubble bath Read a book by the babbling stream Wake to the peace of a rural setting Other things to note Stream Side Country Manor is in rural Walton, a ten minutes scenic drive out of the small provincial town of Matamata, made famous by the HOBBITON MOVIE SET, surrounded by a region of lush, green hills, bush and farmland. It is centrally located in the North Island,. Literally across the road is the Walton Golf course an easy walking course with attractive trees and well defined fairways. On it's door step are the Wairere waterfalls, the north islands tallest waterfall. Take a bushwalk to the many historical gold mining sites in the Kiamai ranges. . Twenty minutes away is the historic spa town Te Aroha featuring natural hot soda water! View the only hot soda water geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a walk along to the Waihou Springs" where the cleanest waters In NZ are sourced. Be guided on a river fly fishing, hunt in the bush, tramp old gold mining relics or take a chartered ocean fishing trip. Wander city gardens and coastal towns. Take a picnic basket and find a river or beach all to yourself or take a torch and descend into glow worm caves. Walk the redwood forests. Soak in cedar tubs of hot mineral waters or creeks of natural hot waters. Experience the local culinary delights..