Enter through the gum tree lined driveway and set on 8 hectares (20 acres) in the picturesque Waihopai Valley less than a 20-minute drive from Blenheim, the homestead resembles an Australian feel sitting amid established landscaped gardens with lovely views overlooking the flat plains and the feature pond. The balance of property with irrigation water supply, grows healthy Lucerne ideal for harvesting, grazing or change into future viticulture development.
Beautifully warm and inviting, the adobe clay block homestead encompasses a generous floor area of some 350sqm. There are four bedrooms plus a large office, and a total of three bathrooms, the fourth bedroom suite has external access, an ensuite and outdoor patio perfect for guest accommodation. The master bedroom also has a full, new, beautiful tiled ensuite, external access and two walk-in 'his and her' wardrobes.
Rich Macrocarpa timber graces the ceiling of the country-style kitchen and each of the generous living spaces, with French doors opening out to the wrap-around veranda and entertaining areas. The open plan kitchen is equipped with all the modern conveniences you'd expect including a wall oven, induction cooktop, dishwasher and granite bench tops. Tremendously cosy the residence has two heat pumps, an open fire, wood burner all help to efficiently heat the substantial home.
A host of supporting sheds complement the property with two implement sheds, a workshop, storage sheds, a double garage. A fruit and nut orchard provides wonderful produce including plums, almonds, cherries, apples and hazelnuts with other gardens supplying fresh herbs and vegetables.
If you're seeking a special rural setting with size and self-sufficiency this could be just the ticket. For an appointment to view to this property please contact Dick Nardella or Glenn Dick at Bayleys Marlborough today. Further information and auction documents are available on request.