Calling all space cadets A Taste of Tuscany on Panorama

Welcome to Abode Preview May 2014

A gain, the changes to the OCR and the LVR both having their effect on borrowing ability of buyers, there still seems to be a slight sense of urgency at present with

buyers wanting to get in and secure their next home while they can still do so. In this issue I have a number of beautiful new listings. Some in Lifestyle and some in Residential. 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 comprehen-sive Property Information Memorandum (PIM). The flurry of activity has seen me almost run out of homes to sell. So if you are thinking of selling, or know someone who is thinking of selling soon, please get in touch with me. Whist this issue contains listing from our entire office, my listings get the special full page spread treatment. It’s just a little something more, I do for my clients properties. 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: Tuscan Style on Panorama

161 Panorama Drive, Enner Glynn, Nelson

A Taste of Tuscany on Panorama Designed with the style of Italy’s Tuscan region, this beautiful home of-fers the finest of Italian styled living without having to leave Nelson. Built in 2006 and over spec’d with double the required insulation, tinted double glazing, gas fireplace, several balconies to relax on in this warm and sunny location and is complimented with a wine cellar and ‘BBQ kitchen’ for entertaining guests. The finest new appliances feature throughout the home and kitchen, which is spacious, inviting, warm and sunny with views over all of Tasman Bay…This truly is an entertainers dream home. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the main two levels, and the basement wine cellar and BBQ kitchen on the third lower level, this is truly one special house, ready and available to make your home. Call me today to discuss and arrange a viewing. For more information click here

6 Lucy Murcott Place, Stoke, Nelson

High Style in Stoke Gracious living awaits in this grand two-storey 1920s villa, with all the style of the era plus the comforts of 21st century amenities. 6 Lucy Murcott Place offers stylish living and entertaining in a tranquil cul-de-sac, set on private, sprawling gardens of 1294m2. With four or five bedrooms, two sun rooms and a piano alcove this quality 198m2 home has spaces for all the family. And safe cycling and walking is no further than your back yard gate opening to the Railway Reserve. This grand dame has been totally refreshed with new insulation, new wiring and plumbing, a new kitchen, two new bathrooms and a new double garage. But her charms remain, from the majestic staircase and polished timber floors to airy rooms with picture rails and high ceilings. For more information click here

29 Fifeshire Crescent, Nelson

Come in Major Tom, can you hear me Major Tom? Boldly go where no man has gone before…either off to your own landing-pad somewhere else on Planet Earth in this uber-cool-limited-edition-70’s-retro-rocket, or stay here on this magic bay-side section in a new home that’ll take you to infinity and beyond. This amazing Nelson landmark is about to go…..anywhere. Trekkies the world-over will come for ‘The Spaceship’. New-home build-ers will come for the section. This Scandinavian designed ‘Futuro House’ spaceship (go ahead and google it) landed in Nelson immediately after the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games. Earthlings have enjoyed family holidays, sunny memories and life as Lotus Eaters here above the Haven ever since. The section is a beauty. Positioned directly on The Cut it is quiet, sun-soaked, discreet, and easily accessed. But now it’s time for a new mission and new adventures. Auction in 20 days. For more details click here

125 Panorama Drive, Enner Glynn Nelson

Spacious and Stylish Living

Nestled snugly in to the hillside at one of the highest points in one of nelsons premier subdivisions, this 283 square metre, three level, three bedroom plus office home enjoys spectacular panoramic views over Nelson City and across the blue waters of Tasman Bay. Designed to take maximum advantage of its position this north facing property is perfectly positioned for all day sun and enjoys the dramatic and ever-changing vistas. A home has been created here that provides style, finesse and the enjoyment of natural light and sun. Detailed consideration has been put into creating a superbly functional home that will work for the sophisticated family or the executive couple who enjoy hosting guests or entertaining. For more information click here

Cissy Bay, Marlborough Sounds

9.53 Ha on Three titles—Must be sold!

9.53ha with dwelling as well as and two separately subdivided sections must be sold together or separately. The vendor needs the sale of these properties, therefore this could be your opportunity to set up your own holiday home, and benefit from two newly subdivided lots. With views over the estate and Hallam Cove is a 'Versatile Garage and Studio' which is certified as a dwelling. Open plan living, with kitchen and bathroom. The property is being sold as a blank canvas. This is your chance to take advantage of a change in circumstances. So don't delay, call to arrange a viewing. RV's from $195,000. For more information click here

70 Frost Rd, Hira, Nelson

Lifestyle Family Living

Tucked into a rise, in a quiet rural setting, this tranquil 6.40 hectare property comprises a comfortable single level home with an open-plan living room, dining area, breakfast bar and kitchen, three double bed-rooms, two bathrooms, a separate toilet, a rumpus room or fourth bed-room and laundry. There is a double garage/workshop and a com-bined wood shed and hen house, as well as a swimming pool and changing shed. The property enjoys a northerly aspect and spectacular views over a clipped lawn, trees and low maintenance gardens to bush and forest-clad hills, with the high peak of Mt Glenduan to the north. The outlook then sweeps over Teal Valley to the Whangamoa Ranges and The Doubles. 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

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

Kapowai Bay, D’urville Island

Waterfront Excellence This Property on the waterfront at Kapowai Bay on D’Urville Island is amongst the most convenient of loca-tions on the island. At around 100 meters from the wharf is the Beach at Kapowai Bay, and slap bang in the middle of this beach is a great opportunity for someone to secure their own piece of paradise. This 3085m² section with its virtually flat profile lends itself so perfectly to building your dream holiday home right on the beach front with views over Kapowai Bay and across the main waterway of French Pass to admiralty Bay and beyond. A perfectly sheltered bay with Jetty / Wharf makes this local the perfect place to base your fishing and hunting trips from. The waters around French Pass and D’Urville Island are renowned for great fishing and diving, and sit within the great Blue Cod fishing areas. For more information click here

Bishopdale, Nelson.

Luxury Home and Accommodation

The moment you enter this superb property through the security gates, and round the bend of the tree lined driveway 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 specimen 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

9 The Cliffs, Nelson

Simply Stunning Our current owners have transformed this home into something really special. Step inside and see for yourself. We have a fabulous entertainer’s kitchen complete with formal lounge and dining which both enjoys some of Nelson’s best coastal views and also flows seamlessly out to some very private and sheltered outdoor living – a space that you and your guests can enjoy well into these balmy summer evenings. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons especially, are a pageant of colour as yachts come out to play, and compete in their weekly races right in front of you. Set in a very pleasant micro climate on Nelson’s Port Hills, this home is elevated well above street level, providing delightful privacy. Downstairs offers semi self-contained accommodation for guests or teenagers. There is potential to purchase additional road reserve land to enlarge the section if required. This is an exceptional home with a timeless flavour. For more information click here

591 Rocks Road, Tahunanui Tahunanui Beach-Front EQC Pay-out Sale The owner’s been paid-out and has left this slip-damaged empty waterfront section with its derelict house and broken roadside garage right opposite Tahunanui Beach. Rateable Value $48,000. Geotechnical information available. Bidding starts at $10,000 unless otherwise bid at Auction in 20 days. For more information click here

278 Princes Drive, Nelson

A Crisp, Efficient, Relaxed Modern Life-Styler Picture yourself in this prestigious dress-circle location enjoying sweeping, unobstructed views, perfectly positioned for the sunshine hours that Nelson offers. This tastefully renovated 257m² home presents you with an ever-changing panorama of the region’s natural beauty. This home features an exceptional kitch-en, generous indoor/outdoor entertainment areas, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, basement laundry with a separate toilet, a two bay workshop, storage room and a room extending along the seaward frontage ideal as a teenage retreat, games room or studio/craft room. For more information click here

53 Greenacres Rd, Redwood Valley

Executive Lifestyle and Vineyard From the sweeping driveway, to the magnificent two-level residence in its superbly landscaped setting, this is an exceptional property. It comprises a beautifully proportioned and immaculately detailed 780m² two-level, five double bedroom four bathroom home, media room, office, underground wine cellar and expansive living and dining areas. A two bedroom guest suite with kitchenette and in ground salt water swimming pool give added opportunity for extended family or ac-commodation. The broad unobstructed outlook, extends over lawns, gardens, vineyards and pasture to Mt Arthur and the Western Ranges, before sweeping towards d’Urville Island, and long curve of the Richmond ranges. 12.0814 Hectares of land with 3.6 Hectares of productive vineyard made up of pinot noir and gewürztraminer and located in the heart of Nelson’s wine country. For more information click here

33 Atmore Tce, Nelson The Call of the Tui Nestled amongst a backdrop of bush, on a 3441 m2 section high above the city, this very private and spacious home offers – not the sound of traffic, city noise, and bustle, but the delightful chorus of birdsong and the whoosh of a wood pigeon’s wings. This is a delightful environment to have children grow and play in total safety. The home offers four bedrooms, study, two bathrooms, and loads of space for every member of the family. The double internal garage is complemented by the well-built Man Shed (OK, workshop) at the northern corner of the property. For the gardener in you there’s brick pottager gardens that are sheltered and are raised enough to ensure they are easy to work at. The views take in the Maitai Valley with its increasingly golden colours at this time of year, Tasman Bay, the Boulder Bank, and the city with all its noise – far below. For more details click here

21 Red Stag Lane, Redwood Valley

Start Living Now Built in classic English style, yet refreshingly modern, this is the ultimate family home with space for every member of the family. The 385m² home comes with a high standard of construction and finish, a wonderful sense of privacy, and 1.34 ha of land, with paddocks for horses or other specialist stock. Superbly sited for excellent sun, with views far to the north and across to Nelson, this is not only a wonderful family home but the perfect entertainer. There's a dedicated cinema room, sun-kissed and sheltered outdoor living spaces, and a spectacular kitchen open plan to the dining area. The home is so solid - walls are 450 mm thick - de-signed not only for strength but with strong thermal insulation properties, with double glazing, solar hot wa-ter, three bathrooms, and tasteful use of Douglas Fir, Cedar, Macrocarpa and Oregon timbers which com-plement the rusticated brick exterior. 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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