Family Retreat

Discover award-winning design and effortless West Coast living with this stunning 2017-built contemporary home, recognised with a Silver Medal in the Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast House of the Year Awards – New Homes $550,000–$700,000 category. Just 3.5 hours from Christchurch, this low-maintenance property is equally suited as a spacious family home or an idyllic holiday retreat.

Set against a backdrop of sweeping sea and mountain views, the two-storey 250m² home perfectly balances comfort, versatility, and lifestyle. Upstairs, the spacious master suite boasts a walk-in robe and luxurious ensuite with spa bath, alongside an additional single bedroom or office. The open-plan living zone features a modern kitchen with walk-in pantry and seamless flow to dining and lounge areas, while sliding doors extend to a large balcony capturing breath-taking views across the Kakapotahi Valley and surrounding farmland. A lift connects both levels for ease of access.

Downstairs, a fully self-contained two-bedroom unit with its own bathroom, living area and separate entrance provides excellent versatility – ideal for extended family, guests, or Airbnb. Internal access leads to the double garage with laundry, and the home is fitted with heat pumps and double glazing for year-round comfort.

Outdoors, the property offers practical low-maintenance features including a tunnel house for gardening, water tank, septic system, full fencing, and those all-important coastal views. Just minutes from the river mouth and beach, you’ll enjoy some of the region’s best whitebaiting and fishing right on your doorstep, with a registered whitebaiting stand within 3km available for separate purchase.

Whether you’re looking to relax, entertain, or embrace the rugged beauty of the West Coast, this award-winning property delivers the perfect blend of quality, lifestyle, and location.