COMPLETELY CHARMING

Offers Over $369,000
The convenient location of this character home will appeal to young families or retirees alike. Situated in the rural community of Riwaka, across the street from the primary school and less than ten minutes' drive from the bustling township of Motueka, here's a well maintained Victorian cottage which holds a few surprises. The original dwelling was built in 1880, has been upgraded over the years and includes an extension containing a modern kitchen and open-plan living. The current owners have replaced the insulation in the ceilings and floors and fitted argon gas-filled double glazing throughout, as well as adding two heat pumps which supplement the log burner in the lounge. The original interior doors have been retained adding to the cottage's overall charm, blending well with the neutral interior decor. Off the internal hallway are three good sized bedrooms -two with panel heaters - plus a there's a family shower room and a linen closet. To the rear of the home there's a generously proportioned deck, where you can relax al fresco in the sunshine and take in the views that extend across the paddocks to Marahau and Takaka hills. In the mature grounds are a combined utility and laundry room with an additional toilet, plus a wood shed, implement shed, a double garage and off-street parking for several vehicles. For purchasers who need to create space for extended family, or for investors simply seeking to capitalise, TDC resource consent has been granted, enabling you to subdivide the 990sqm section and either sell the land or build another home.
The property's tranquil, bucolic setting belies the fact that it's a less than 10 minutes' drive along State Highway 60 to the thriving township of Motueka, with its high school, supermarkets and cinemas. And purchasers with a love of the 'great outdoors' will be thrilled with the home's location, close to the Abel Tasman National Park with its tramping and cycling tracks and the safe sandy beaches of Kaiteriteri and Marahau.