256 Stokes Road, Balcairn, Hurunui

A sustainable lifestyle

This 5.0120ha (12.38acre) property is a perfect retreat for those looking to simplify their lifestyle towards a more sustainable future. The stylish two storey home offers three generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms providing your family with the space and comfort they deserve. The farmhouse kitchen with open plan dining and living room connects through french doors seamlessly to the outdoors, covered wrap around verandah and hot tub area. Upstairs, two bedrooms have magnificent views, built in robes, and are serviced by a separate bathroom. The downstairs bedroom has french doors onto a private sheltered patio and enjoys the convenience of a second bathroom.

Heating provided is both economical and generous with the house being double glazed and having a wood fired Rayburn cooker providing underfloor heating to the lower floor, radiated heating upstairs and wetback for hot water, plus a heat pump. The internal access double garage has automatic doors, laundry, plus additional space for workshop or storage. A free-standing studio is perfect for teenagers, guests or a hobby/craft room and completes the home.

The gardens are intelligently landscaped and the thoughtful addition of fruit trees and vegetable planters will provide healthy nourishment throughout the year. This property is ideal for animals with 12 paddocks hot-wired, post & rail & netting fencing, a large 11x5sqm lock up shed with power, two bay barn doubling as horse stalls, cattle yard and a stand of pines.

Located in a lovely quiet country location, and an easy 15 minute commute to the Rangiora township. Zoned for Amberley School, Rangiora High School and Rangiora New Life School

Please note: Best route to the property is Balcairn Amberley Road, Maskells Road, Marshmans Road then left onto Stokes Road.

Info: www.propertyfiles.co.nz/5519104