Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu, Canterbury

Price by negotiation
First viewings at Open Home 4pm Wed 20 Mar 2024 
Bound by natural beauty, this outstanding four-hectare sanctuary near Tai Tapu captures the spirit of serene living, marked by profound privacy, peaceful environs and a picturesque pond setting. Approached through a tree-lined driveway, this property presents a captivating water vista right at the house's forefront, complemented by ambient lighting among the pondside trees and a boathouse.
Enveloped in West Coast stone, the architecture is picture-perfect, retaining every ounce of traditional charm while enjoying designer updates by Ingrid Geldof in the kitchen, family bathroom and laundry. The dining room with window seat and kitchen with Miele appliances rightfully earn their place at the heart of the home, while the living room, enhanced by inbuilt speakers, a log burner and custom library shelves, presents peaceful pond views.
The ground-floor master is a supreme retreat, featuring a window seat, a walk-in robe, and an ensuite, while the top level hosts another three bedrooms, the family bathroom and a second living area.Modernity merges with functionality through Starlink internet, gas hot water,  internal access garage and sealed parking.
Designed as a sanctuary for socialising or solace, the outdoors optimises tranquillity and comprises the deck, a grapevine-covered pergola, outdoor speakers, and a soothing spa area. 
External features include a well-appointed four-bay shed with power and mancave/workshop alongside a single garage (currently utilised as a large garden shed) and a second pond in the back paddock. Furthermore, there's a chicken shed and run, a shade house, an enclosed berry garden, numerous fruit trees, and a large tunnel house, while an enclosed gym room is set between two storage containers.
This is an exceptional estate that must be viewed to be appreciated. Download the property file: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/5523584