Luxury on Bisley

Nelson North Lifestyle

A Touch of Tuscany in Ruby Bay

Large Family Living in Richmond

Welcome to Preview Nov /Dec 2012

S ummer is just around the corner now, and its only a few weeks until Christmas. The warmer weather has certainly increased the activity in the past few weeks.

Last week I listed a property close to the city, and on the day I went back to check that the new key I had cut worked, I had a person follow me up the driveway and looked at the property, made an offer and a few days later I had put a sold sticker up on the sign before even the first open home! In this issue I have two properties going to deadline next week, and I am expecting three offers this week on one of them. If you are wanting to buy and like the idea of a new home for Christmas, then time is getting tight, but its still achievable. 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) to you. 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: Luxury on Bisley Ave, Nelson

Bisley Ave, Nelson

Nelson Waterfront Panorama In one of Nelsons most stunning locations is this luxurious 705m2 home representing timeless quality and pure indulgence. The living options on offer are simply outstanding. Imagine five bedrooms and four bathrooms including three en suites. Breathtaking central and spacious living areas that include a large open plan living area with dining, an entertainer’s kitchen, office /media room and a sky lounge currently used as a sixth bedroom. The outside living is picture perfect and pure indulgence with expansive timber decks flowing out on both levels to the breathtaking views, a heated indoor pool, sauna, spa pool, and gymnasium. Designed to maximise the 1,627 m2 site this property is truly the ultimate in family living and entertaining . 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. Perfect 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

140 Macs Road, Lud Valley, Hira

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

4 D’Urville Rise, Richmond

Large Family Filled Living This is a spectacular property. Tucked into a rise on 699sqm of courtyards, decks and low maintenance landscaped gardens, the stunning contemporary 310sqm home combines architectural elegance with stunning street appeal. Built on three levels to maximise the site, sun and views, it features generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and panoramic views. For more details click here

106A Glen Rd, Glenduan, Wakapuaka

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 din-ing 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

139 Dodson Valley Rd, Nelson

Spectacular views, large family home and income Surrounded by bush-clad hills and abundant birdlife, this very private, elevated 26.2257 hectare property is located in a tranquil setting, just 10 minutes drive from the city shops, art galleries, theatres, cafes and restaurants and a short drive from a very good primary school. It comprises a well-appointed two level four double bedroom home, a double garage and attached studio room and bathroom, with extensive timber decks, a stunning saltwater swimming pool and an outdoor bath, with hot and cold running water. A sepa-rate one-bedroom cottage, with a huge garage/utility shed, could be ideal as a rental property. The interior and exterior of the house and the cottage interior are all newly painted. There are some 14 hectares of pinus radiata with plenty of access tracks and 10 acres of natural native bush, some exotics and a home or-chard. For more information click here

10 Albert Rd, Stepneyville, Nelson

Location, Sunshine, Privacy, Views This is your opportunity to own a slice of what is possibly one of Nelson's Premier Locations. Tucked into a secluded leafy setting, in what could be easily described as one of Nelson's Premier locations, is a genuine gem. This 200sqm four bedroom home offers an opportunity for someone to buy at entry level prices into this fine location. Built in the 1930's with very solid reinforced double brick and plaster finish, this recently renovated Art Deco beauty is just simply delightful. For more information 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

9a Warwick St, Richmond, Nelson.

A Fantastic Family Home

Set well back from the road in an extremely private peaceful setting, this unique 1,544 square metre prop-erty offers a choice of lifestyles. This large six bedroom home with two large livings areas would be the envy of others, looking for a place to bring up a large family. The property’s central location is very appealing. Just a few minutes’ drive from retail shops, two super-markets, cafes and restaurants, it is within cycling distance of primary and intermediate schools and col-leges and an ultra-modern pool complex. Its north-facing position ensures all-day sun and breathtaking views over the Waimea plains to the estuary, islands and Tasman Bay, against a backdrop of the snow-capped Western ranges as they extend to Separation Point. It is an ever-changing vista which can alter from a sunlit seascape to a spectacular Nelson sunset. click here for more info

78 Panorama Drive, Nelson

Stylish Executive Home with Great Views

Wow factor combines with warm, relaxed living in this wonderfully located, stylish home, on Panorama Drive with views to lift you up. 78 Panorama Drive combines the street appeal of zincalume cladding and stunning colouring with a sunny home that's so easy to live in and take care of. The views of shimmering Tasman Bay are laid out before you and the city is close enough to be convenient but far enough that you are removed from noise and traffic in this friendly no-through road neighbourhood. This four bedroom home (or three plus study) of 172sqm is anything but ordinary and will be equally suited to young families, busy professionals or retirees seeking no-stress living. . For more information click here

7 Cambria St, Nelson Own Your Own Life in Your Gorgeous Cambria House B and B Today we present a rare opportunity to drive your own destiny in a spacious gracious landmark Nelson residence now beautifully crafted into a discreet live-in premier B & B just four minutes amble from the CBD. As economic cycles come and go you'll be busy through Nelson's famous spring, summer and autumn seasons and then off for a well earned prolonged holiday over winter. Romantic owner's rooms upstairs above six luxuriously appointed double bedrooms, dining, office, farm-house kitchen and lounge rooms below. Sold as a well known and favoured going-concern with repeat and forward bookings filling fast, Cambria House may be your best chance in years to get off the corporate ladder or out of whatever you're doing now into a new life style with total control of your own future. For more information click here

Pugh Rd, Appleby, Richmond Country Pleasure and City Convenience. A strong Italian influence is evident in the architecture, proportions and landscaping of this magnificent four double bedroom home, with its walled courtyards, black wrought iron railings and impressive tiled front en-try. There is style and elegance in its clean lines, calm colours and generous scale. The street frontage is stunning. A tall central chimney, flanked on either side by elegant cream-framed, glass-paned French doors, each with two evenly spaced square windows above, creates a sense of sym-metry and balance. Built in 2002, exterior construction of the 239 square metre, single level home com-bines warm taupe plastered walls with pale cream aluminium joinery and a charcoal, grit-coated metal tiled roof. Recent building renovations were completed to meet new watertight standards. Surrounded by 719 square metres of clipped lawns, landscaped low maintenance gardens, a patio and outdoor dining court-yards, the fully enclosed, very private home has been designed to maximise the sun and outdoor lifestyle. Doors and windows throughout combine to open up the house to create a spacious environment for in-door/outdoor living and entertaining. For more info on this property 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

4 Brenda Lawson Way, Richmond STYLE, LOCATION AND VIEWS Surrounded by 609sqm of fully enclosed, sunny sheltered patios, lawn and easy-care gardens with irriga-tion system, this elevated, stylish three bedroom home, with its sweeping estuary, sea and mountain views, is a comfortable stroll or a short drive from retail shops, supermarkets and schools. Features include insulated walls and ceilings, double-glazed windows and a new heat pump with a 6 year guarantee. A remote controlled alarm system and build in powered smoke detection system gives extra peace of mind. 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

22 Heritage Cres, Richmond

Stylish, elegant and bathed in sunshine

A strong Italian influence is evident in the architecture, proportions and landscaping of this magnificent four double bedroom home, with its walled courtyards, black wrought iron railings and impressive tiled front entry. There is style and elegance in its clean lines, calm colours and generous scale. The street frontage is stunning. A tall central chimney, flanked on either side by elegant cream-framed, glass-paned French doors, each with two evenly spaced square windows above, creates a sense of symmetry and balance. Built in 2002, exterior construction of the 239 square metre, single level home combines warm taupe plastered walls with pale cream aluminium joinery and a charcoal, grit-coated metal tiled roof. Recent building renovations were completed to meet new watertight standards. Sur-rounded by 719 square metres of clipped lawns, landscaped low maintenance gardens, a patio and out-door dining courtyards, the fully enclosed, very private home has been designed to maximise the sun and outdoor lifestyle. Doors and windows throughout combine to open up the house to create a spacious environment for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. 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

21 Mount St, Nelson

Big Character with top credentials Commanding an elevated position with superb urban views and a forever-popular street appeal, this splendid residence offers a comfortable, laid-back, and welcoming home with an abundance of space. Spacious and light-filled rooms are a special feature here, the kitchen provides a casual family area, and there’s formal dining and separate formal living. Comfortable, laid back and welcoming, and designed for a lifetime of enjoyment, the 1148 m2 landscaped section has been the stuff family dreams are made of for over 100 years. Charming brick pathways wind their way around the garden and lead to a magical garden nook. The land below the house is terraced for your family’s maximum enjoyment. 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

14 Valhalla Dr, Richmond, Nelson Views for Miles and Miles Nestled high above Richmond with the panorama of Tasman Bay laid out before you, this contemporary four-bedroom home was designed with sensational living in mind. Enjoying native bush behind and a pro-fusion of mature trees and shrubs, even the wildlife thinks this is in the countryside. Tuis and Bellbirds make regular appearances in the garden, despite the house being two minutes drive from Richmond's town centre. More details click here

39 Cotterell Rd, Appleby Seduction of the good life in Appleby! The seduction of the good life is hard to resist as you head down the tree-lined drive to this special slice of country in beautiful, park-like grounds. With potential for a healthy income from 10,000 established gingko trees (medicinal properties are extracted from the leaves), this two hectare home is a fantastic family play-ground less than 10 minutes to Richmond, 20 minutes to Nelson and 40 minutes to Abel Tasman Park's world famous beaches, fishing and bush walks. A gorgeous gabled, four bedroom farmhouse brims with country character and boasts views to distant mountains. Perfect for summer fun, it comes with a rustic games room, heated pool and pool house where you can dine outdoors in the warmth of a log fire. More details click here

138 Bartlett's Rd Richmond, Nelson Views for Miles and Miles Nestled high above Richmond with the panorama of Tasman Bay laid out before you, this contemporary four-bedroom home was designed with sensational living in mind. Enjoying native bush behind and a pro-fusion of mature trees and shrubs, even the wildlife thinks this is in the countryside. Tuis and Bellbirds make regular appearances in the garden, despite the house being two minutes drive from Richmond's town centre. 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 celebrates 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

28 Valhalla Dr, Richmond, Nelson SUN, SEA AND TWO SANCTUARIES Who needs a Mediterranean cruise when you can save your money and enjoy sun-filled days in that same captivating, coastal setting at home? High above Richmond, this spacious 350sqm family hideaway looks out over blue ocean and rolling hills. At night a fairyland of lights twinkle in Richmond and Nelson below. The north-facing 1100sqm property is private and positioned for all-day sun with two separate driveway entrances - one to the main home and the other for the adjoining fully self-contained 100sqm apartment. More details click here

Ruby Bay, Tasman TUSCAN MAGNIFICENCE A masterpiece of design and engineering, this magnificent Tuscan villa high on a rise above Ruby Bay de-livers all the character and romance of Italy and more. On a superbly landscaped 4225sqm site, it basks in an ever-changing panorama that switches from breathtaking sunrises to sunlit seascapes. The luxurious 470sqm home was designed by architect John McDougall and built solidly with pre-cast con-crete floors, thick sheltering walls, full-length, tilt-turn windows and French doors that extend through col-onnaded terraces around a central Indian sandstone courtyard and pool. Top craftsmanship is evident in finishing details and strong design elements - using an abundance of natural timbers - Oregon covered steel ceiling beams and European beech joinery. More details click here

"How to Quickly and Easily Sell Your Home at Top Dollar"

If you are thinking about selling your home soon, or know some-one how might be, then this book is a must have! In all my years of buying and selling houses, I have had dif-ferent tips given to me, assisting me to get the very best possible price for my property . So in November of 2009 I pub-lished 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.