426 Downs Road, Cheviot, Hurunui, Canterbury

A sealed country road leads you right to the gate, and to a lifestyle property that’s as impressive as it is inviting. Set across 32 acres of clean, gently sloping land, this north-facing haven frames panoramic views from the Kaikoura Ranges to the Southern Alps, just 10 km from Cheviot and about 55 km to Kaikoura.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom timber-clad home is a masterclass in craftsmanship with high-stud ceilings, wide skirtings and double-glazed timber joinery giving warmth and weight to every space. Inside, there’s two living areas, both drenched in light, one anchored by a wood burner with wetback and the other opening to a north-facing deck and pergola built for BBQs, stargazing, and long, lazy afternoons.

At the heart sits a chef’s kitchen with stone bench-tops, walk-in pantry, gas cooking and pendant lighting. Proof that rural life doesn’t mean compromising on style. A heat pump keeps things easy, while solar panels and a wind turbine trim the power bills so low you’ll barely notice them.

Upstairs, the master suite is a private retreat with walk-in robe, tiled ensuite and endless rural outlooks. Downstairs, three more generous bedrooms share a second tiled bathroom with a deep soaking tub and walk-in shower.

Outside, practicality meets paradise: four-car internal garaging, an American-style barn, and another three-bay garage, giving parking for up to ten vehicles.

There’s a fibreglass lined in-ground pool, easy-care landscaping, a tunnel house for strawberries, raised veggie beds, grapes, blackberries, and an orchard framed by old railway sleepers. Two large-capacity water tanks support it all - one for rainwater irrigation and garden use, the other a 30,000L tank fed by the daily 1-unit (1800L) water allocation. An eco-septic system completes the setup.

There’s a lot to love here, and words can't do justice! Have a chat with Steve Collier and come take a look, walk the land and explore the possibilities. Price (plus GST if any).