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Want to disappear for a while? This South Island bolthole could be a perfect hideout
The picturesque setting in Burkes Pass.
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A secluded lifestyle property in Burkes Pass offers a perfect rural escape. The one-hectare block features a two-bedroom cottage that has served as a private retreat for over 20 years.
The home has been made "winter tough" with upgraded insulation and a pot belly fire. Extensive landscaping includes native plantings that have attracted birdlife like tūī and bellbirds. Located near Mt Dobson and Lake Tekapo, it’s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and offers potential as a holiday rental.
The cottage was built in the 1980s.
The 81m² home is heated by the pot belly fire on wetback.
The kitchen looks out onto the countryside.
There are two bedrooms.
It has been used as a holiday rental in the past.
There is just over a hectare of land.
The driveway.
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