This cosy self-contained studio apartment is ideal to write the book you always wanted to write. Open the windows and hear the sounds of the Piopiotea river passing peacefully by or sit out in the hammock under the sun umbrella reading a book or submerged in bird songs in your own part of the grounds.

Located near the quaint and historic village of Raurimu and only six kilometres away from National Park Village where you may shop and socialise. The studio apartment is also only 37km to Taumarunui and 32km to Ohakune to choose where you want to shop or use any local amenities.

The studio apartment has a double bed, wardrobes, comfy couch, a dresser with TV and Free View, DVD player and coffee tables.

The kitchen with dining table and chairs, has electric oven and hob, microwave, sink, kettle, toaster, fridge, pantry cupboard and kitchen utensils. A smoke detector, fire extinguisher and fire blanket are fitted in the kitchen.

The en-suite shower room has shower, wash hand basin and toilet.

Laundry facilities of drying room, washing machine and tumble dryer are located adjacent to the homestead, all complimenting this hideaway for one or a couple.

The studio apartment is located within beautiful native bush, rolling grounds with majestic punga trees, rhododendrons, an orchard and veggie garden. The lawns go down to the Piopiotea River, whilst the local swimming hole is reached by an enjoyable trail going through the native woodland down to the River.

101 Raurimu Road is located beside the world famous Raurimu Spiral, an amazing engineering icon that provides much of the history of the village of Raurimu, at the same time convenient for exploring the Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu ski fields in winter, and in the summer cycling or trekking locally or visiting Mount Ngarauhoe (Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings films) and the famous Tongariro crossing.

Please apply here: www.tpsportal.co.nz/tenancy_application/tps7572