Nelson North Lifestyle

Welcome to Preview May 2013

W inter is well and truly upon us, with Nelson nearly back into the typical weather patterns we love so much. Cold mornings, Crisp Frosts and Clear Blue Sky days.

The market is really starting to heat up with new houses to the market getting great interest, and offers really quickly. I would like to introduce you to my new Executive Assistant, Gail Murdoch. Gail joined me in February after returning to NZ following a period of time in the UK. Welcome to the team Gail. In this issue I have a number of beautiful new listings. Some in Lifestyle and some in Residential. The autumn flurry of activity has seen me almost run out of houses to sell, so if you or some-one you know is considering a move, then please call me and I will come and sit down with you and work out a plan to sell you house at the best price without all the stress. In this issue I am showcasing even more stunning properties that are new to the market. Have a look, and if anything catches your eye, please click on the link and I’ll email you a copy of our comprehensive Property Information Memorandum (PIM). Preview is the Registered Trademark of Bayleys Realty Group This e-Abode Preview is the newsletter of Greg Monahan Licensed Real Estate Agent REA-Act2008 Greg Monahan Lifestyle and Residential Property Specialist Bayleys Nelson 288 Trafalgar St Nelson, NZ +64 21 851 916 cell +64 3 546 9455 business greg.monahan@bayleys.co.nz www.gregmonahan.bayleys.co.nz Skype name: gregmonahan Viber contact: 021851916 Facebook: Greg Monahan - Bayleys Real Estate, Nelson, NZ Cover photo: Lifestyle in Hira

29 Mac’s Rd, Hira, Nelson

Comfortable Country Living This solid brick country home has double glazing and offers a rural idyll less than 20 minutes drive from Nelson. Enjoying an elevated position, this special home has stunning views and affords privacy and peaceful seclusion with its 3 hectare section. There is an extensive patio area for al fresco entertaining and the fenced grounds feature native bush and grass land. This inviting and private rural home offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, all on one level. In what could best be described as a sun trap. Elevated high above the valley floor, with views your friends will be envious of. In addition it has a large gar-age/workshop and substantial parking for multiple vehicles inside and out. . For more information click here

140Mac’s Rd, Hira, Nelson

Tranquil Paradise

When our vendors moved to Nelson a little over 5 years ago, they sought a very special location to create an outstanding home. They were incredibly successful. They were lucky enough to find one of the best living environments north of Nelson and on it they created a home of the quality they had been used to in England - warmth was as-sured with double glazing and thoughtful heating and insulation. The house design maximised not only the spectacular views, but also harnessed the sun's energy for added comfort. They brought a sense of style and quality to the design and construction they could not find in the market at the time and they have loved every minute of this home since. With three car garaging, two of the bedrooms ensuited plus a guest powder room, it is definitely special and you now have the chance to be it's second owner. For more information click here

15 Frost Rd, Hira, Nelson

Wow, this is simply stunning!

Vendor’s change in circumstance could be you opportunity to purchase what could be one of the best family homes in Nelson North. This home offers four large bedrooms, two lounges, three bathrooms, three car garaging and a huge barn all set on 1.67 hectares of pasture gardens. Upstairs, the master suite includes a walk-in changing room, a large ensuite bathroom with shower and spa bath, and a cosy balcony. Per-fect for those quiet times soaking up the sunshine and birdsong. Downstairs, there is another self contained suite, an office, two more bedrooms and the fantastic living areas, all with outdoor flow onto the large sunny decking with built in and fenced spa pool. Call to find out more or arrange a viewing. For more information click here

52 Glen Rd, Glenduan, Nelson

Nelson Waterfront Panorama Situated just 10 minutes from Nelson CBD is an opportunity to live amongst some of Nelson North’s finest properties. Elevated with fantastic Tasman Bay views, this North West facing five bedroom family home is set on 4.7 hectares of rolling pasture that offers grazing for a few cattle, as well as horses. Se-curely fenced and well paddocked, with clean, gorse free grazing, over the entire property. The family can ride horses over the weekend and school holi-days, and the kids can catch the free school bus from the driveway. You will struggle to find a more beautifully presented property anywhere!. . For more information click here

106a Glen Rd, Glenduan, Nelson

Superb Lifestyle With The Best Views In The Bay Located in a quiet private setting just 10 to 15 minutes drive from the central city, this sleek contemporary home, with its elegant lines and openness to sun and views, is tucked into a naturally elevated 3ha site. The views, which cannot be built out, are breathtaking as they sweep over pasture, the Haven, Boulder Bank and lighthouse, the Moutere hills, Ruby Bay bluffs and Kina cliffs to the wide expanse of Tasman Bay and the Western ranges, as they extend to Separation Point. Built in 2004, the substantial 460sqm home features generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and two distinct living areas. Sliding glass doors throughout the living areas, children's wing and four bedrooms combine with bi-fold glass doors in the dining area to open up the house to cooling breezes in summer to create a spacious environment for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. For more details click here

215 Westdale Rd, Richmond, Nelson

Rural Outlook, Stylish Living This stylish coastal property offers all the advantages of a low maintenance section with a wonderful rural outlook. It enjoys shared access to over 10 hec-tares of private, fully managed parklands with established walkways, ponds and native plantings. Situated only five minutes’ drive to Mapua Village, or thirty minutes to Nelson City. This delightful two storey home has a sunny sit-ting area, two bedrooms, bathroom and study downstairs and on the upper level, an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen has wonderful, elevated rural views on all sides. There are timber decks to both levels, surrounded by ma-ture native plantings for privacy. A separate large garage comes complete with laundry. Built in 2002, the specification includes full double glazing, a heat pump and solar water heating. Catch Phrase; A unique opportunity - A stylish home in a peaceful and private location or a rental investment. For more details click here

379 Lower Queen St , Richmond, Nelson

Location, Location, Location Location. Location. Location. Need some space? Spacious 1217m² section with clear views across the park and all day sun. Three double bedroom home plus two outbuildings with space suitable for numerous options, like sleepouts or play areas. A huge veggie garden and large spacious living areas indoors and out. Located just across the road from the showgrounds, this is a perfect as a family home or as an investment rental with independent offices. Being of solid 1950’s construction and well maintained this property has opportunity knocking and huge potential. With such a large section and prime location, this property has many options. From a home based business operation, development, or simply enjoy the space, sun, views and prime location with your young family. Don't delay or you may miss this great opportunity. For more details click here

23 Springs Junction Rd, Lewis Pass

Springs Cottage Retreat This lovely cottage in Springs Junction village has two bedrooms with the abil-ity to create another two in the rear. Its land area gives it the potential to be so much more. It has been very well maintained and has a new kitchen and fresh paint work and new carpet throughout. This superb cottage, with its low maintenance weatherboard profile, galvanised steel, siding has landscaped gardens, is fully fenced and private. The very large double garage, lockable sheds and vegetable garden are towards the rear overlooking farmland. Its location in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions allows this beauty to be run as a holiday home and it is also rented out with good returns so has the option to be sold with all its contents. For more details click here

25 Springs Junction Road, Lewis Pass

Retreat to the Wilderness Set to the back of the large section, well away from the road, sits this abso-lutely beautiful 2 bedroom Lockwood home with the additional features of double glazing, modern kitchen and fully enclosed and lined rumpus room. Lockwood homes are well known for their superior build quality and lack of maintenance requirements. This home has been well looked after and will need very little in the way of improvement, the large landscaped gardens offer privacy and are low maintenance. Springs Junction is the ideal location as a base for tramping, fishing and hunting. Your dream retreat is available with immediate possession, you could also purchase the adjoining property which currently has a great return as an established holiday rental. For more details click here

14 Iwa Street, Mapua

Waterfront Excellence This very private waterfront retreat, in its park-like setting, surrounded by 2,638 square metres of lawns studded with magnificent trees, lush gardens and an extensive walled courtyard, swimming pool, deck and jetty, has been designed to make the most of its exceptional coastal location. The views are spectacular as they extend over the estuary and Mapua channel to Rabbit Island, the Richmond ranges, d'Urville Island and Tasman Bay. The home comprises four bedrooms and four spacious ensuites, elegant formal enter-taining and plenty of casual living areas. For more information click here

Bishopdale, Nelson.

Luxury Home and Accomodation

The moment you enter this superb property through the security gates, and round the bend of the tree lined drive-way you will appreciate the view of the proud and beautiful house. Built for the fourth bishop of Nelson in 1925 the grand Victorian homestead has been lovingly restored. The 2.1ha of park like gardens, sweeping lawn and speci-men trees allows visitors to meander in peace or sit and relax in the summer house or by the pool. Options abound with the homestead encompassing 710m² with formal living and dining rooms, study, large semi commercial kitchen and six bedrooms. Add to that the private historical chapel and six standalone luxury apartments. click here for more info

43 Davies Dr, Nelson Wide Coastal Panorama Not only will the views out to Tasman Bay wow you, but so will the sheer space and build quality of this distinctive home. With a North American design influence, two levels, and ceilings as high as four metres this wonderful light-filled home will satisfy any craving for free-flowing open spaces. The top and bottom floors can be used as distinctly separate living areas - perfect as separate getaway areas for family members or guests. It would be suitable for an extended family with its two bathrooms, a guest powder room, three toilets and the option of three bedrooms down-stairs. The upstairs master bedroom suite with its walk in dressing room and superb bathroom is on an impressive scale with views of the Bay and mountains. click here

378 Atawhai Drive, Nelson

Atawhai Gem This absolutely enchanting home, in its idyllic garden setting, nestles into the contour of the land. From the moment you enter the gates, it is easy to imagine living here. Surrounded by 708sqm of park-like lawn and landscaped gardens brimming with trees, flowering shrubs, roses and perennials, this very private sunny property features generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas including extensive decks, a large court-yard framed in a wisteria-clad timber pergola and a covered entertaining area. For more information click here

7 Eversley Terrace, Richmond Sophisticated Family Living There are inspiring views to marvel at from almost every room of this stylish home where push-button technology combines with superb modern comforts, soaring glass windows, warm timber finishes and expansive living. Perfect for families who want separate space for adults and children or self-contained privacy for guests, the four bedroom home looks out over Tasman Bay from a sheltered site high above Richmond. Little expense has been spared trans-forming the home to a 357m2 contemporary masterpiece. For the chef in the family there’s a state of the art kitchen, and entertaining large gatherings is a pleasure with three separate living areas and a choice of outdoor living spac-es. There’s a luxurious car lovers’ garage, an office, and three tasteful bathrooms. click here

38 Davies Drive, Nelson

A Crisp, Efficient, Relaxed Modern Life-Styler Confident and perfectly balanced between fresh turn-key convenience and cosy family ambiance, 38 Da-vies Drive reveals her charms and lovely surprises as gently and as irresistibly as the dawn. Whilst allow-ing warm sunlight to flood every level, each room displays yet another transfixing vista across city, Haven and glittering Tasman Bay. Though the whole wide world seems to flood this home she makes not the slightest concession to privacy by placing panels and corners with precision and care. This is a beautifully designed, masterfully crafted and exquisitely finished family home occupying an unassailable position above lovely Nelson city. For more information click here

49 Manuka Street, Nelson

A 10/10 Home...Pristine

This home has been passionately refurbished with a fine eye for detail and great respect for its heritage. Built in the 1920’s from heart timbers, the character still dominates although the home has virtually been rebuilt - this will be like owning a 2011 home in the style of the 1920s. Double glazing enhances the classy renovation and the quality is such that you may not need to do anything to your new home for many years. With its ideal location, just a short amble into Nelson city centre, you will be able to sample all that Nelson has offer. When you own this home you’ll have a new designer kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops, new European appliances, two new bath-rooms and an office. For more information click here

11 Albert Road, Nelson Sun, Sea and Serenity This 314 square metre seven year old residence is bathed in sunshine and has breathtaking views of Tas-man Bay, The Cut and beyond. Clean lined, contemporary and low maintenance it is well suited to profes-sionals and families with teenagers. Three generous double bedrooms are well separated for privacy and there is a separate studio downstairs for guests or rental income. Underfloor heating in all tiled areas, heat pump, cedar and concrete block exterior cladding with 9mm Harditex and Fosrock Plaster, roof - Col-oursteel and Dexx Equus, aluminium with double glazing to most windows. The grounds have been exten-sively landscaped and choice of plants ensures minimal upkeep. A truly special home in a breathtaking setting in Nelson's dress circle. For more details click here

8 Thames Way, Stoke

Start Living Now Move into this warm inviting home and start living now. Its neutral interior, mocha carpet and pale ceramic floor tiles provide a perfect setting for modern or traditional furniture. Built in 2004, the warm, well insulated home includes spacious living areas, a breakfast bar and kitchen with a ceramic stove top, multi-function oven, range-hood, dishwasher and Insinkerator, four bed-rooms and two bathrooms including a master suite, a separate toilet, laundry and remote controlled double garage. Features include tinted glazing, a 9.5 kw Fujitsu heat pump, an internal vacuum system, Broadband and Sky TV reception. Located in a quiet private way, on 767 square metres of fully enclosed lawns, gardens, a boardwalk and sunny, sheltered outdoor entertain-ing patios, the 186 square metre home is a pleasant stroll or short drive from shops and schools. Click here for more details

3D Hill Street, Richmond

A Stunning Lifestyle Environment With Dramatic Living Spaces

This 1.7 ha home offers space on a grand scale on the northern edge of Richmond, where the privacy is absolute. Simply imagine long summer afternoons at the edge of the pool, or on a winter's afternoon, bathing in sunshine in front of the large windows while you snuggle up to a hot drink and a good book. Privacy, space and sundrenched outdoor living areas will be yours to enjoy in this unique slice of para-dise. Here is the permanent blend of nature, quality and style existing in total harmony. This home was built, (and more recently extended and renovated), with quality in mind in tune with its environment. Features include three car garaging, a large shed for the boat or other hobbies, five bedrooms and two additional bathrooms, multiple living spaces and the safety and freedom for your children to take full ad-vantage of this very private and tranquil home. For more details click here

Research Orchard Rd, Appleby, Richmond, Nelson Waterfront Acreage Almost 28 acres (11.26ha) of sweet green north-facing Appleby waterfront with its own freshwater reservoir and access control over neighbouring property. 300 degree vistas from snow-capped winter ranges to a mirror-smooth blue tidal estuary. Complete privacy amidst waving waist-deep grass. A hopelessly romantic barn-cottage of hewn Macrocarpa feature-rich with every modern convenience built in (and some you haven’t heard of yet). Consented plans for a stunning modern masterpiece of glass, rock, steel, and turf roofs built into the emerald folds of this gorgeous property just twelve minutes from Richmond. You must be shopping well above two million to arrange a private viewing. More details click here

160 Aranui Rd, Mapua Ultimate Waterfront Sanctuary Walking distance from Mapua village, in a glorious garden, this sophisticated 4.9ha beachfront retreat cel-ebrates an exceptional coastal location with breath-taking views over the beach, Tasman Bay, Nelson city and snow-capped Mt Arthur. The luxurious 4 bedroom home and self-contained guest cottage offer every conceivable comfort and a huge choice of outdoor dining and sitting areas - extensive decks, boardwalks and landscaped gardens among tranquil ponds. More details click here

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If you are thinking about selling your home soon, or know someone how might be, then this book is a must have! In all my years of buying and selling houses, I have had different tips giv-en to me, assisting me to get the very best possible price for my property . So in November of 2009 I published a book that encompasses all of those tips and many, many more. A "how to" book that simply covers everything you need to know, from what to clean, what to paint, what to throw away and how to "dress" your house like the professionals. It also covers the need to employ a real estate agent or not. My book is available to buy at selected bookshops, but as a bonus, I will give a complimentary copy to the first ten (10) abode readers from this issue to contact me and simply ask for a free copy. please call me on 0800 BAYLEYS (0800-229-539) or email me greg.monahan@bayleys.co.nz if you would like a free copy.