If you love fishing and diving in the Marlborough Sounds, water skiing, tinkering in the workshop, gardening, or indulging in the delights of the Region's fruit basket, then check out this private setting.
Built circa 1860, this four-bedroom villa (Cottage) locally known as the 'Red House', presents a truly unique opportunity for astute buyers seeking that ultimate combination of character, substance, potential and privacy.
At over half an acre, this 2,654sqm section comprises a mix of lawn and landscaped gardens, dual drive-on access with a circular driveway at the rear and generous off-street parking. A comprehensive range of citrus and fruit trees, native bush, frequented by many species of native birds. Enjoy a great start to the day with breakfast in the conservatory, savour the best of the late sun on the front verandah and enjoy the private entertaining area in the backyard.
This substantial home offers generous space throughout its two-storey floor plan with open concept living, hallway, separate family room and conservatory. All four bedrooms are located upstairs, and as an added bonus there is an additional room with built-in wardrobe that would work well as an extra bedroom or home office. This home is further complemented by a bathroom with separate shower, two separate toilets downstairs and one upstairs.
Well suited as a holiday home or for permanent living, the convenient location is an easy 25 minute drive from Picton, or 20 minutes from Havelock. Stroll along the road to the foreshore reserve and you'll find the community jetty and boat ramp nearby.
Being sold fully furnished, this home is sold with an extensive list of chattels and you have all the supporting buildings you need too, with a long (8m) single garage, carports, workshop, woodshed and garden shed.
For further details please contact Jeremy or Georgia at Bayleys Marlborough today.