4977 Motueka Valley Highway Kohatu, Tasman District

Offers over $699,000 + GST if any considered. This rustic retreat combines a unique four bedroom log homestead with 18.9 ha, in two titles, consisting of woodlots, hazelnuts, olives, grapes and pasture. The property is conveniently located just off the Motueka Valley Highway a few minutes from Tapawera and 30 minutes commute into Richmond. This country escape boasts privacy, mountain views, all day sun and both short-term and long-term income.
The two storey homestead is constructed of Douglas Fir logs, has exposed Redwood ceilings, Douglas Fir beams, Western Red Cedar doors and polished Macrocarpa floors. There is solar hot water (solar tube version), a Lady Kitchener wood burner with a wetback, a gas oven with a four way hob and a composting toilet. The steep pitched roof-line allows storage in the attic and a computer nook. There is also long sunny verandah to relax on.
The 7 ha of woodlots includes 5 ha of Pine trees (11-17 years, thinned & pruned), approximately 2 ha of 15 year old Macrocarpa's, some Lawson Cyprus, Dawn Redwoods, Black Walnut and Oaks. There are 1300 Hazelnut trees that are producing (depending on the date of takeover the last harvest could be factored in) and 130 Olive trees. The grapes are a new venture with 300 stems of Pinot Noir and 17 stems of Pinot Gris.
Pasture takes up the balance of the property and there is a small set of sheep yards including a loading race. Several small storage sheds are also located on the property including a small glasshouse. Water is sourced from a well and pond on the property as well as house roof supply. Three electric pumps, 20,000 L tank, reticulation and irrigation systems are all included. Services to the homestead include: land-line broadband, freeview TV and an 11,000 volt power feed. All this property needs is you. Our vendors are returning overseas for family reasons so call Lyn or Owen today to view this unique property.