140 Wairoa Gorge Road Brightwater, Tasman District

Filled to the brim with charm and character, this home is nestled in its own little world, the grounds surrounding the elevated home feature an outstanding variety of established trees, they line the driveway and stand majestically around the entrance to the home. What a setting!

Originally built as Wairoa Gorge School in 1920, there are three bedrooms and the master has external access to the covered verandah. The huge open living area features wooden flooring, and a cozy ambiance is assured with the wetback log burner. The kitchen is galley style.

Nestled on almost an acre of land, the large old home flows effortlessly to the ultra-private and sunny backyard featuring multiple outdoor entertaining zones, vegetable and herb gardens, two separate fenced paddocks, a huge 6x5m shade house, chook house, wood shed, multiple spray-free fruit trees, double garage and workshop and the artistic fairy will enjoy the detached, open studio.

There are many options for the water supply, currently used straight from the spring situated on a neighboring property, there is also a concrete tank and a well. The quiet and peaceful location really does offer the best of worlds, offering the rural lifestyle, just a 15-minute drive from Richmond CBD.

* RV: $455,000 (Sep 2014) Rates: $1,791.40 Land Area: 3972 m2 (more or less) Floor Area: 110m (Source: Property Guru, Tasman City Council, LINZ).