Long View Lane, Swannanoa, Canterbury

Every now and then a home comes along that raises the standard for contemporary living. This is one of those homes. Set on a sprawling acreage, superbly appointed for horses or other livestock, and down a quiet lane, well away from the road, experience country living as it should be - tranquil, private and utterly captivating. Nestled in this serene landscape is a stunning modern home, built 2018 and boasting a 279sqm floor plan that's cleverly arranged for seamless indoor/outdoor flow and luxuriously appointed from the high-spec kitchen to ducted air-conditioning and solar panels. 

The living spaces are exceptional, beginning with a beautiful modern kitchen where sleek cabinetry and granite counters enhance a practical workspace with gas cooktop, island breakfast bar and scullery. The kitchen looks out to an expanse of open-plan casual living and dining, with a logburner set in a feature stone wall for winter warmth and ambience, and large stacking ranch-sliders connecting a huge kwila deck for summertime entertaining. The impressive outdoor living space includes outdoor lighting and a dedicated spa area with glass fencing, and steps down to a terrace fringed with olive trees and boasting a built-in pizza oven to really channel those Mediterranean vibes. Back inside, a separate lounge adjoins the main living space, ensuring superb flexibility for family living. At the far end of the house, the master bedroom is a dreamy retreat with access to the deck, a 5-star tiled en-suite with twin vanity and two walk-in wardrobes! Three more double bedrooms and an office share a family bathroom with separate bath and shower. A vast laundry with built-in counter and cabinetry is a real asset for country living, while a double internal-access garage is another practical feature.  

Outside, the 10-acre (4.1420 ha) block has been painstakingly developed with post-and-rail fencing, numerous outbuildings and a well with two pumps (one to the house and the other to a storage tank). Near the house, there's a four-bay shed (on