13 Blackman Road, Alexandra, Otago

Nestled beneath the breathtaking Old Man Range and surrounded by stunning Earnscleugh landscape, this exceptional lifestyle property combines lifestyle, income potential from the mature cherry orchard, and tranquility - the perfect forever home or a dream holiday retreat.The one-bedroom, chic, condo-style home, once an apricot drying shed, has been transformed with style and care by its current owner. Fully insulated and double-glazed, the home features underfloor heating in the bedroom, a cosy wood burner in the open-plan living area, and a mezzanine floor that maximizes space and light. Enjoy a modern kitchen with gas hobs, a spacious bathroom with both bath and shower with filtered, continuous gas heated water, and even insect screens for seasonal comfort. Adjoining the home is a massive two-bay shed with an additional toilet - perfect for storage or projects.Step into your thriving cherry orchard, established in 2006 and home to 2,200 sweet cherry trees, 450 tart cherry trees, and 100 truffle-infected trees. The sweet cherries have delivered strong returns in previous seasons and could either be managed by a local business or personally overseen. Meanwhile, the tart cherries, being New Zealand's sole commercial crop of the Morello variety, are in high demand, with the owner recently completing a successful 2025 harvest. For more information, visit cherrycello.com. With strategic marketing efforts, this orchard has the potential to yield even greater profits.A robust irrigation system, supplied by a generous water quota , accessed from the road and pumped into the property's "Turkey Nest" dam, supplies under-tree irrigation and overhead frost fighting and a shared bore provides domestic water. The entire property is rabbit-fenced and conveniently situated just minutes from Clyde and Alexandra.Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity - the motivated vendor is ready to move on, so please contact me today to view your future oasis!(Price is +GST if any)