Heaven on Earth?

Searching for a superb location on which to build a weekend hideaway...or perhaps that elusive idyllic spot for your dream home in which to spend the next chapter of your life, or maybe a B & B or other suitable business venture, or perhaps you're just hankering after your own 'slice of heaven' in the countryside to do with what you will? Then maybe this is it? Situated on a popular tourist drive in one of the more picturesque parts of New Zealand, between S H1 and Gore Bay, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but still within 90 minutes drive of Christchurch and only about 10-15 minutes drive to Cheviot. Stunning views of the Hurunui River valley and the coastline surrounding nearby Gore Bay, and a variety of terrain in which to live, work or play. Four attractive lifestyle blocks to choose from as follows: Lot 2: $395,000+GST. 20.8Ha (51.4 Acres) Rolling hills & steeper hill country. Private right of way & 6 paddocks. Mature woodlots ready to harvest for firewood & timber. Rock formations, a spring & farm tracks. Good building sites & further subdivision potential. Lot 3: $295,000+GST. 5.07Ha (12 Acres) The "jewel-in-the-crown". Build your own Castle-in-the-sky on this hilltop building platform. 360 degree views overlooking the Hurunui River, Pegasus Bay, Gore Bay, Kaikoura Ranges & the surrounding hills & bush. A lovely retirement block, or site for a B & B? Lot 4: $195,000+GST. 6.17Ha (15 Acres) North facing hill block with great views & good building sites. Lot 5: $195,000+GST. 7.58Ha (18.7 Acres) Secluded hill block. Access off private right-of-way. All lots are connected to the County water supply. Power to the boundary. Internet & phone services available from wireless provider or Satellite. Ideally placed for the hospitality industry-eg: homestay, B & B, arts & crafts business, the area abounds with recreational opportunities, located as it is just a short drive from the east coast bays of Manuka Bay, Port Robinson & Gore Bay,where you can swim, surf, fish, dive, or enjoy some of the many walks surrounding the area. The nearby Hurunui river mouth offers Trout fishing all year round, with Salmon and Whitebait in season. The Waiau river is also popular with jet-boaters and fishermen. Hanmer Springs township & thermal resort is about 100km away, while the popular seaside town of Kaikoura, with whale-watching just one of its numerous attractions, is even closer. Winter skiing is also available at Mt Lyford, about 80km away. Cheviot township offers cafe's, galleries, shops & a medical centre. There's also a variety of clubs, community groups, recreational & educational facilities. The area school caters for students from year 1 to 13. Check out www.cheviotnz.com for more information.