16 Aratia Way, Richmond, Tasman, Nelson / Tasman

Positioned in a highly sought-after Richmond location, is a substantial two-level family home that blends modern comfort with impressive scale and thoughtful design. Set on a generous 1402 sqm section with a 347 sqm floor area, this architecturally designed residence offers exceptional space for both everyday living and entertaining.

Designed by Continuum Architecture Ltd (Richard Sellars) and built by Harris Builders in 2007, this home was awarded a Gold medal and overall Local Category Winner in the Master Builders House of the Year awards and no expense was spared. The home showcases quality craftsmanship throughout, including solid timber macrocarpa skirtings and reveals that add warmth, finesse and character.

At the heart of the home, the vaulted ceilings over the kitchen and dining create a striking sense of space and light. The modern kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite & stainless steel benchtops, quality appliances including double oven, large multi door fridge freezer, 6 hob induction cooktop and a convenient kitchen bifold window with a bar leaner beneath - perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Multiple living zones include an open-plan living and dining area and three separate family rooms.

Accommodation is generous, offering four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a master with walk-in robe, a separate dedicated study or 5th bedroom and three tiled bathrooms all with underfloor heating that deliver both style and practicality for busy households.

Year-round comfort is assured with double glazing, two heat pumps, a gas fire & pellet fire in the two downstairs living rooms, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, ceiling fans, solar heating, and twin hot water cylinders (one solar and one electric), providing efficiency alongside comfort.

Step outside from the multiple bifold doors in the living spaces to your own private retreat, featuring a solar heated 12m x 3m chlorine swimming pool (50,000 litres) and an excellent BBQ and outdoor entertaining area. The fully fenced grounds create a secure and generous outdoor environment ideal for children and pets. Artificial turf around the pool ensures easy-care living, while mature plantings and elegant topiary-style landscaping enhance the sense of privacy and established garden charm.

Practical features continue with triple car garaging with internal access that is ply-lined and fitted with a new insulated sectional door with new motor and controls. The garage has also been recently carpeted with new lighting installed. A separate laundry, burglar alarm, and ample off-street parking for guests.

Located in a highly desirable, family-friendly neighbourhood close to schools, Richmond Mall, shops, restaurants and transport, this impressive property offers space, quality, and lifestyle in one complete package. Houses in this street do not come onto the market very often and are quickly secured.

The vendors have indicated an option for this property to be be for the most part furnished if this was preferred option by a prospective buyer.

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