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Elevated on a beautiful and diversely landscaped 2.45ha section bordering the Waimea Estuary the homestead looks toward the distant peaks of the Western Ranges. Built in 2009 the home has a timeless quality which is emphasised and enhanced by the Manor stone that has been used in its construction. Resembling a Tasmanian homestead, the 276 sq m home exudes space, quality and style giving you a sense that the house is much larger than it is. The property includes well fenced paddocks, a barn, separate triple garage and sheds, coppicing firewood lot, raised vegetable garden boxes, native bush, a mixed fruit orchard, bark gardens, a very large pond, stream and estuary frontage.

The homestead features open plan family living including a sensational country style designer kitchen and separate scullery. The kitchen overlooks a spacious dining area with the lounge area off to one side with bi-fold doors opening out onto a large paved terrace that runs the entire length of the house. This allows for great indoor/outdoor flow so that you can truly enjoy those days that the Nelson region is famous for whatever the season. Heated by an efficient log burner and two heat pumps this double glazed home is well positioned for all day sun and is always warm and cosy. The 2.7 m stud and high doors throughout add to the feeling of spaciousness.

Off the family living areas is a separate lounge. The internal mix of stone and plaster walls suggests an elegance and style often lacking in new homes. From the entrance hall there is access to the main living areas, the internal double garage, laundry and office. Access to the bedrooms is via a central hallway running behind the living areas. Featuring an en-suite bathroom and a large walk in wardrobe, the master bedroom, with views directly over the estuary, sits at one end of the house offering an ideal sanctuary for adults to escape from the family. The two remaining bedrooms are large doubles with double wardrobes; one bedroom connects directly to the family bathroom thereby doubling as an en-suite.

Storage in the house is exceptional: even allowing for the scullery there is additional storage in the kitchen, laundry and hallway. Externally there is a separate triple garage, large American style barn and smaller garden sheds. Although the property is relatively new there is an area of well established native bush. With two units of Mapua-Redwood Valley water stored in a 25,000 litre tank and additional rainwater storage for the gardens, this property is the ultimate lifestyle block offering views, space and the opportunity to live partially off the land. With the school bus picking up children at the end of the lane and the ability to swim, sail or kayak in the Waimea Estuary directly from the property this stunning homestead has something for everyone.
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