250 Lud Valley Road, Hira, Nelson

Life changing; 1.8ha plus income

In the time it takes to battle the traffic between Nelson and the Tasman suburbs, you could be home and savouring the peace of a magical lifestyle property in beautiful Lud Valley.
On offer is a gorgeously restored and thoroughly modernised century-old home, 1.8 hectares (17,981sqm) of land to graze animals or keep a horse, a cottage for family to stay and a sleepout or hobby room.
Make the change to a simpler, less stressed way of living with no traffic snarl to face when you need to drive to and from town. Children will adore the space to roam, the playhouse, the flying fox, and the stream across the property to explore.
This is a spacious, airy home of high ceilings and exposed timbers, leadlights and coloured glass and bay windows.
Along with its stunning originality is its contemporary comfort, HRV system, double-glazing, good insulation and excellent indoor-outdoor flow to gardens, patio, and veranda. A high-capacity log burner is in addition to the ducted heat pump warming and cooling.
Almost everything has been renewed, from electrical to plumbing, to roofing and, more lately, paintwork. The master bedroom and the other two large double bedrooms have all been extensively refurbished.
The large country-style kitchen and family room is awash with light beneath four skylights and the beautiful master bedroom with full ensuite facilities opens to the garden.
For entertaining or family meals, a large patio with shade sail cover is a fabulous spot, overlooking the lawn and up the valley.
The previous owners have invested lovingly to make this a striking home to raise a family and to share with friends, with the benefit of a cottage, separated by a stream, for visiting friends or extended family use.
Above and to the side are two fenced paddocks and a small orchard area. Outbuildings include garages and garden sheds and a chook shed and large, fenced run.
Capital Value: $1,350,000 (Sep 2021)