2154 State Highway 1, Spring Creek, Marlborough

Featuring an extended, renovated and beautifully maintained early 1900’s villa, this property of 4.4 very fertile hectares, with income and potential for much more, and a deep flowing crystal clear, spring-fed stream around the boundary, offers an extremely attractive rural lifestyle, only minutes away from town services and the airport.

The four-bedroom home combines traditional charm and proportion with modern convenience. A formal front door with foyer plus an everyday door both lead to the farmhouse kitchen and living, a sitting room and separate dining. French doors open to a verandah, generous decking, an inground swimming pool, attractive flower beds and a broad lawn, ideal for entertaining family and guests. Fruit trees, berries and vegetable beds help keep the larder full.

A range of useful utility buildings includes a large 200 square metre lined and lockable shed with three phase power, water and bathroom facilities, roller door access for vehicles and space ideal for a workshop, studio or gallery. A block of cherries with proven gate sales is leased to a neighbour, while an additional two plus hectares of sandy silt loam would be ideal for further agricultural, horticultural or viticultural development.

Flowing around the boundary, Spring Creek is a dynamic habitat, famous for difficult to catch big brown trout and large enough to float a boat, great fun for the whole family. The Whale Trail cycleway, Wairau River Regional Park and the Equestrian Park add to the neighbourhood. Rarangi Beach, Picton, Marlborough Sounds, the airport and Blenheim are all within 15 minutes drive. This is a very versatile and attractive slice of the good life in New Zealand’s sunniest region.