'Wooldale' a relaxed, elegant country lifestyle...
Deadline Sale: 1pm Thu 9 Nov 2017 (unless sold prior)
Historic Tai Tapu epitomizes the quintessential Kiwi village, built within a tranquil woodland setting situated on the popular Banks Peninsula and just 20 minutes out of Christchurch City. Residents and visitors can enjoy the many recreational pursuits on offer, recover in the local cafes or simply relax upon the picturesque Tai Tapu Riverbank. In a survey conducted by New Zealand Golf Tai Tapu Golf Course was voted the favourite '9 hole course' in New Zealand being well set up for golfers of all abilities and where the fairways are tree-lined, the greens are generously sized, and each hole presents a different challenge. Tucked away within an idyllic location 'Wooldale' makes the right impression from the moment you arrive. The imposing stone walls of the secure entranceway to this beautiful 5.6ha property are the first hint of the sheer elegance that lies beyond. Sourced from St Johns Church in Latimer Square the Halswell Quarry stone blends seamlessly with the backdrop of lush, gently rolling countryside with no less than 8,500 plantings since the house was relocated from Memorial Avenue in the city during 1990. The sweeping driveway lined with LED lighting leads to the main residence, a 230sqm character Villa fully renovated over the past five years with many of the high quality fittings imported from England. The expansive kitchen is an absolute 'show stopper' featuring Oak cabinetry complemented by American White Oak flooring and granite bench tops. The adjacent living room boasts Rimu floors and Rimu paneling along with a Jet-master fire with a stone surround. A large dining room supports formal gatherings whilst there are plenty of options for outdoor entertaining either on the sun-drenched decks, the expanse of lawns or down by the recently completed spring fed lake with its own jetty. Comprising three bedrooms, the main suite has its own sunroom plus a large, luxurious dressing-room. A guest room conveniently has its own ensuite bathroom.