5971 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula

Why Not Live The Dream

Twin Gullies is a unique property, featuring a cluster of charming colonial style buildings with stunning views down Akaroa Harbour awaiting a new owner's plans and dreams. Nestled in five acres of gardens, paddocks, bush and orchard stands a passionately restored 1880s homestead and two converted out buildings, ideal for an independent family or guest accommodation.

The main house has been extended and maintained in its original colonial style without compromise or convenience. The garden is gorgeous, native plantings are picture perfect, with birdlife abound. The farmhouse kitchen has a mesmerising view, plenty of space and quality appliances. Along with the heat-pump, there is a Rayburn wood stove which heats both water and the radiators in adjoining rooms. To one side of the kitchen is a large combination scullery and laundry as well as the downstairs bathroom. On the other, is a sunny library/snug and the main formal dining and living area, heated by a log burner. A William Morris papered hallway leads to two bedrooms. French doors open out to the veranda and deck from one bedroom, the library, kitchen, dining and living rooms. Upstairs is the master bedroom, ensuite bathroom, fourth bedroom or office with amazing views, even from the bath. In addition to the main dwelling, there is The Stable and The Barn, both previously used as B&B accommodation. The Stable has an upstairs bedroom with balcony and bathroom below. The Barn has two bedrooms, bathroom and toilet upstairs, with two more bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, living room and sunny kitchen downstairs.

The Cabana (alfresco dining room) and the Spa Cabin both allow you to throw open the doors, relax and enjoy your peaceful surroundings. There is ample parking, three carports and a turning area. A greenhouse and, a discreet distance from the house, a huge 110sqm workshop. Warehouse height, it has a concrete floor and roller door.

This is a true lifestyle property, suitable for whatever lifestyle you choose. Make this your dream, not someone else's.