481 Marine Drive, Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula

Waterfront living, designed to inspire

Deadline sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Wed 12 Aug 2026

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Positioned on a rare flat waterfront site, this Richard Carver-designed home enjoys a truly special setting overlooking Charteris Bay, across to Quail Island and King Billy Island. An expanse of lawn stretches towards the water's edge, while established gardens frame the section and create a private, sheltered environment. With level drive-on access, a double garage and generous off-street parking, this is a wonderfully designed home or holiday hideaway.

The double-height entrance foyer provides light and space, leading into the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, which enjoys year-round afternoon sun. This space has truly magnificent water views. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the uninterrupted vista. A gas fireplace, built-in bookcase and inviting window seat create a warm and welcoming space to relax, and heated concrete floors plus a heat pump provide year-round comfort. A hallway incorporating the laundry connects to the downstairs bathroom and outside to the utility area and garage.

Upstairs, the bedrooms include a large master bedroom with its own private balcony, a second well-proportioned double bedroom also enjoying excellent views, and a single bedroom currently used as an office. There is also a second bathroom on this level and a spacious hall and staircase open to the foyer below.

Outdoor living centres around a private sheltered patio with a pergola and awnings, flowing seamlessly onto the lawn and waterfront setting beyond, giving direct access to the water. This is a home that makes the most of an exceptional location and offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find. Built to modern standards, fully insulated and double glazed.

This home and garden are low maintenance, easy care and only 30 minutes from Christchurch City - bring your kayak and your BBQ, this home is ready to be enjoyed all year round.

Just over the road is the Charteris Bay Golf Club and Tennis Club, and Orton Bradley Park - a treasure of walking paths, bike tracks, playgrounds, gardens, open grassy areas and tall trees. Located within a two-minute drive to Diamond Harbour, you'll have easy access to local amenities, including the nearby Charteris Bay Yacht Club, Diamond Harbour School, KidsFirst Kindergarten, Four Square supermarket, and Two Thumb Brew Bar. The property is within the zone for Cashmere High School, with a bus service taking students to school.

The regular ferry service to Lyttelton runs from the town centre, with Harbour Haze and Soulful cafes nearby, as well as the community hall, medical centre, library and rugby club. The ferry connects you to Lyttelton and Christchurch City, providing a perfect balance of tranquil coastal living and urban convenience.