luxury properties for sale Nelson, New Zealand

This charming waterfront home offers you a rare opportunity to enjoy a unique lifestyle in the Marlborough Sounds. The beautiful Scandinavian-style timber chalet with self-contained sleepout-studio is located in Wakaretu Bay, a tiny settlement 13 km by road from the historic village of Havelock. With stunning views out to the bay and the bush, you can savour a serene natural environment rich in birdlife, as well as launching your boat or kayak at the bottom of the drive to venture out into the Pelorus Sounds and river. Keen walkers are spoilt for choice with the famous Nydia Track, Te Aroha Trail and lesser-known tracks nearby. The eco-friendly home is sensitively designed for maximum spaciousness and easy living. At its heart are the central open plan kitchen, dining and living areas, a beautiful glowing space featuring high timber ceilings, bamboo flooring, window seat and generous windows and ranch sliders opening on to an extensive deck ideal for entertaining. Each double bedroom, located at opposite ends of the living area, is luxuriously carpeted and looks out to bush through ranch sliders that open on to the elevated deck. One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe; the other is a few steps from the main bathroom which features both bath and shower. This western wing of the house also contains a good-sized storage closet and separate laundry. A separate sleepout-studio (8 x 5m) with its own bathroom and two ranch sliders adjoins the chalet by means of a deck. The property also features a cabin which is connected to power and a wood/garden shed. A tool shed is located under the house, which being on piles, offers plenty of room for additional storage. There are two off-street parking areas on site and an easy-care garden.

Timeless charm meets modern comfort. This beautifully remastered 1915 villa seamlessly blends historical elegance with contemporary living. Remastered in 2019, boasting a modern thermal envelope, updated electrical and plumbing systems, low maintenance outdoor living, and en vouge internal finishings – all blended tastefully with original upcycled native Rimu timber. The hard work has been meticulously completed, freeing you up to channel your energy into the more important things in life. Original Parts: The subfloor and roof framing are the only remaining, functioning, original components of the house. Thoughtful Layout: The clever design creates three spacious double bedrooms. The master bedroom features full wall-width built-in wardrobe/storage and double doors opening onto the deck. The second and third bedrooms also include wardrobing. The bathroom hosts a deep standalone bath, tiled shower, and basin. Gourmet Kitchen: The contemporary kitchen boasts imported finishes, soft-touch cabinetry, a social family island, and quality appliances, including a gas hob and electric oven. Outdoors: Enjoy a fully powered and covered outdoor kitchen with benchtops, fridge, oven, and cabinetry storage. The low maintenance lawn and garden, provides enough space for a young family or pets to enjoy without consuming your weekends. The large boxed vege garden to the East will be an asset to any green thumb or cost-conscious household, and in season, feijoa, orange, mandarin and plums. Energy Efficiency: Re-insulated throughout in 2019, floor, wall, and ceiling. Double-glazed windows. A modern thermal envelope for year-round comfort. Winter Warmth: Stay cozy during the winter months with a low emission wood burner connected to a wet back for added energy efficiency. Parking: 6x6 garage and two off street parks. DEADLINE SALE - Closes 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 31 July 2024 (unless sold prior) **Some images have been virtually staged.

Located in the spectacular Awatere Valley, an easy 35-minute drive from Blenheim, Barewood has been in the same family for nearly 100 years, with a beautiful home and a garden visited and loved by thousands. Built in 1908, extensively renovated and diligently maintained, the home exudes warmth and romance throughout, with open fires, wooden joinery and French doors opening to a broad Wisteria-lined verandah, a great place to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day. Downstairs, there is a warm and inviting sitting room, a dining room with an open fire, a generous country kitchen, an office, two double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. Upstairs, there is a master bedroom with en-suite, along with a fourth bedroom. All rooms enjoy attractive views across the garden. The house has been re-piled, re-roofed, extensively insulated, and recently painted. It belies its age. Cleverly created and admired by many, the garden frames the home, adds opportunity for recreation, tantalises the senses and provides plenty of produce throughout the seasons. There are colourful borders, rambling roses, a bountiful bricked potager, espaliered pears, apple arches, pleached tree walks, a pond, pavilion and plenty of places to relax and indulge. Alongside the house, a cob cottage has been witnessing life since 1893, providing accommodation as well as commercial opportunity. The balance of the 25-acre property features a double garage with plenty of storage, a six bay implement shed with workshop, and the oldest stable in the region. There are woodland walks and an area of millable pines. Through garden tours, events and farming activities, the property has generated significant income. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an income earning lifestyle, a slice of the good life in New Zealands sunniest region. PRICE ON REQUEST