79 Waikakaho Road, Tuamarina

Discover the ultimate synergy of nature and luxury close to the Wairau and Waikakaho rivers in a tranquil setting. Surrounded by beautiful park-like grounds and gardens, the property is home to an array of fruit-bearing trees and a rich wildlife community, featuring heron, kingfisher, tui, weka, fantail, morepork and a family of quail. Measuring 430 sq m, this attractive home combines classic log construction with modern architecture for a truly unique living experience. The home welcomes guests by showcasing a blend of a soaring kahikatea ceiling, exposed Douglas-fir log beams and Italian ceramic tiles. It features six large double bedrooms, five with ensuites and one currently utilised as an office/study. The generous open plan farmhouse kitchen/dining room is a chefs dream, with gas hobs, quartz benchtops and American-oak cabinetry, all overlooking the grounds. A spacious utility room/laundry provides extensive storage and access to the internal double-bay garage. Upstairs, an inviting galleried-landing doubles as another sitting area, with a scenic feature view extending up the Waikakaho Valley. Perfect for entertaining, the lodge features an integrated sound system and a wrap-around kwila deck for all-day sun. The main sitting room incorporates a projector and in-built screen providing an immersive cinematic experience. In the courtyard, a substantial triple double-bay barn with power and lighting provides flexible further storage. These outbuildings have been designed to aesthetically complement the house, with a matching shingle roof and clad in Macrocarpa. This property offers a spectacular lifestyle opportunity to simply enjoy the property for yourself, create a lodge-style accommodation business or an events venue for weddings and corporate functions. The property is only 20 minutes from Blenheim CBD, 25 minutes from Marlborough Airport, and only 25 minutes from Picton and the iconic Marlborough Sounds....