266 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu, Selwyn, Canterbury

Strikingly set in the exclusive foothills of Tai Tapu with unsurpassed views of the countryside, this impressive home will make you want to escape the city! Set over two levels to make the most of the stunning vistas to the alps & offering a multi-functional design for many a discerning buyer, the property exudes a natural warmth throughout.

Step inside & you will be wowed by the charming wood detailing & breath-taking views looking out from every direction! Three interconnecting living spaces allow flexible zones for casual & formal living/dining that can easily be adapted to suit your family's needs. Two sets of wooden bifold doors open from the formal living with gas fire to an elegant sunroom with skylights & shutters, where you can while-away the day reading a good book or napping in the sun while enjoying views out to the fabulous garden setting. French doors open out to the elevated outdoor living space which has been enhanced by a wooden deck which creates the perfect place for summer entertaining. The functional central kitchen offering a gas hob & freestanding island has room for you to modernise to suit your taste, but remains the hub of family living. Upstairs is the master bedroom with luxury tiled ensuite which, along with a large balcony, make up the parent's retreat. Two further bedrooms enjoy uninterrupted views of the countryside, plus there is a family bathroom also located on this upper level. Completing the downstairs floor plan is an office/fourth bedroom with its own access, a third bathroom with toilet & internal access double garage with attic storage. This beautiful building was moved from its original home in Sumner & has been fully insulated in the walls, ceilings & underfloor, is double glazed, has two heat pumps & underfloor heating in the second storey bedrooms to keep you ambient no matter what the season.

Set on 1467m2 of park-like grounds with a picturesque stream boundary, this truly unique home feels like a rural retreat yet remains within commuting distance to the city. An abundance of fruit trees including pears, apples, apricots, nectarines & cherries to name just a few, as well as raised vege planters provides the opportunity to be self-sufficient. Completing this package is a gated off street park perfect for a boat, campervan or caravan including a caravan plug.

Making a commanding statement from every angle, this is an amazing opportunity to own your own slice of paradise & start living your rural dream!

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