5 Arthur Vista, Atawhai, Nelson

Elegance on high in Atawhai

Completely private behind a stunning schist wall and a cedar-gated plaster fence, 5 Arthur Vista exudes elegance before one has even stepped inside its stylishly-designed front door.
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac high in the Atawhai hills on 916m² of beautifully landscaped grounds, this Carver Architects-designed, two-storey home offers 254m² of absolute quality throughout, with numerous special features that make for effortless living every day.
The living areas, kitchen, master suite and even the ensuite have grand-stand views of The Haven, the Boulder Bank across Tasman Bay to Kaiteriteri, Ruby Bay, Motueka, the Abel Tasman and northward to Separation Point. The south-west view is to Nelson's Port and the Western Ranges which provide a magnificent vista, particularly in winter, when blanketed in snow.
Last year, the kitchen won the Best Lighting Award in the Master Joiner Awards. Mindfully designed and re-built just 15 months ago by Cooper Webley Joinery, its lighting includes a sensor which magically activates when one walks into the room, sensor lights inside the cupboards and ambient mood lighting beneath and above the island bench and wall-mounted cabinetry.
A warm and well-insulated home, there are three heat-pumps and both bathrooms have under-floor heating. There is double-glazing throughout, apart from in the garage window and its back-door and in the laundry windows and back-door.
Constructed by Mike Callister Builders, this is a three-bedroom home with a second lounge downstairs which could very easily be furnished as a fourth bedroom. The lower level is completely self-contained and can be separately accessed from the garden. Well-appointed with its own kitchenette and a spacious bathroom, two double bedrooms, a lounge and a versatile small room which could be used as an office, this level is ideal for holiday accommodation or for those times when the extended family comes to stay.