Lifestyle Living on the Waihao River
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 4 Car spaces
- 50.18 Hectares
Description
Set on the picturesque banks of the Waihao River, this property offers the ultimate rural lifestyle — whether you’re looking for a small farm or simply room to spread out and enjoy the countryside. With a beautifully renovated villa, established gardens, 2 x garden sheds, fruit trees, and a great range of farm buildings, it’s ready for you to move in and start living your dream. Just 13km from Waimate, you’ll have the convenience of town nearby with primary and secondary schooling options, while still enjoying peace, privacy, and space.
At the heart of the property sits a beautifully renovated villa full of charm and character. The spacious open-plan kitchen takes centre stage, with a large bay window capturing breathtaking river views. A Jetmaster fire adds elegance to the formal lounge, while a log fire on wetback in the living/dining area and a hallway heat pump ensure year-round comfort.
With four bedrooms (or three plus an office), two bathrooms including a relaxing spa bath, and multiple living areas, this home is designed for comfort and flexibility. Step out to the sunny deck, where established gardens provide a tranquil backdrop — perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding.
The grounds are equally impressive, featuring a manicured lawn with pop-up sprinklers, productive vegetable gardens, berry patches, and an array of fruit trees, making outdoor living both easy and rewarding.
The property is well-sheltered and mainly flat with some gentle slopes. Thoughtful tree planting provides both shelter and character, while Claremont soils across the paddocks and Templeton’s on the river flats make this an excellent setup for grazing and cultivation. The land is subdivided into 25 paddocks with strong post-and-wire fencing, plus some deer fencing, giving you flexibility for livestock. All pastures are in permanent grass, and baleage and hay are made on the farm for winter feed. Reliable water supply is provided with farm water pumped from the river and a bore servicing the home.
This lifestyle property is well-equipped with everything you need:
* A large multi-purpose shed with storage, tractor bay, tool shed, hobbies room/man cave.
* Two-stand shearing shed.
* Sheep yards and a killing shed.
* 11ha of 3-year-old pines, 7ha second rotation, balance first rotation — offering both shelter and future income.
* 30ha in pasture/grazing, 10ha in the river bed paddock.
Why You’ll Love It - This property combines lifestyle, practicality, and charm. With excellent infrastructure, fertile soils, and a warm, inviting home, it’s one of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market — perfect for those wanting space, versatility, and a true connection to the land.
