251 Queen Charlotte Drive, Marlborough Sounds, Marlborough

Ever changing views

This fully renovated, double glazed, four-bedroom home located in the Marlborough Sounds, is set on two levels with vehicle access to both.
On the upper level are open plan living, dining and kitchen areas as well as the master bedroom with tiled ensuite and walk-in robe. Large sliding doors provide easy access to substantial decking providing many opportunities for outdoor living and entertainment. The 270-degree views include Havelock and its Marina, Pelorus and Kaituna estuaries and the bush clad hills beyond.
A stairwell leads to the lower level which has a family room, three double bedrooms, two of which have doors opening out to the heated swimming pool. The separate laundry, which also serves as a kitchenette, and a bathroom complete this level. There is internal access to the attached double garage, which has additional workspace and a toilet.
The 1.3-hectare section has well maintained walking tracks through the mostly native garden with many specimen trees and the company and songs of the local birds. The main lawn features a pergola, with a walkway to swing seats and a water feature. The lawn itself, with exotics and perennial borders, leads to a nikau grove and glow worm dell. A terrace above the house has a large raised/covered vegetable garden with potting shed and a further terrace below the house has a mini orchard.
Waterfront access is down the shared driveway to enable kayak and small boat launching. Water collection is from the roof, but a stream is available for backup.