Modern Comforts, Character Charm

Located in the highly prized Waipara wine country, "Kowhai Terrace", 652 Mt Brown Road, gives you private country living, with magnificent views on 5.27 ha over two terraces.

Originally built in 1930 in Merivale, Christchurch the 190sqm, 3 living room, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house was relocated in 2005 and was renovated to bring it into the 21st century.

The whole of house renovation included:

• House completely re-roofed in ColourSteel, re-wired and re-plumbed

• Woollen insulation was fitted into the walls and ceilings

• Solar water heating, a wood burner wetback for winter, and electric mains back up

• Central heating cast iron radiators run from a second wetback

• Heat pumps on both floors

• Photo voltaic power system has solar panels, inverter and batteries

• Option to live off-grid or use mains power

• 3-bay garage with a loft and a pump shed

• Water for the property, sufficient for a vineyard

Discover the elegance of a bygone age, with a solid rimu stairway, panelling, leadlight windows, built-in furniture, cast iron radiators, figurines and impressive fire surrounds, imported from England. Downstairs are 3 living rooms, 2 with French doors to the garden. In the kitchen, character meets convenience with rimu cabinetry, granite benchtops, all gas oven and cooktop, rangehood, dishwasher, and a European low-energy fridge. Upstairs are 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and magnificent views.

Close proximity to every desirable amenity:

• 5-minutes’ walk to the closest vineyard and wine tasting

• Primary school and pre-school are a 5-minute drive

• Supermarket, medical centre, and shops in Amberley 10-minutes’ drive

• Easy commute to Christchurch

This is your chance to enjoy Waipara’s wine country lifestyle, cocooned in the character and comfort of Kowhai Terrace.

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