Be Self Sufficient On This Charming Farmlet

The family who currently own this 4.712 hectare property have loved living here; the children have enjoyed their country upbringing, having access to the river on the back boundary and growing up in all that fresh air!
The whole property has been run on organic principles including the extensive vegetable garden and orchard, and produces organic milk, beef and lamb. It is all set up for you to do the same, or you could graze drystock for yourself or lease the land for grazing. There are plantings of deciduous ornamentals (60+ trees all irrigated), some young timber poplar, macrocarpa, pine etc, 30 millable douglas fir and pine and a small developing native patch.

The 7 paddocks all have reticulated water, and most can be electrified. The property also has handling and loading yards, a hayshed/cowbail, a brand new 4 bay, high stud shed, and various other outbuildings.
The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 very large living spaces, an office, a computer nook, and amazing amounts of storage. The logburner, woodstove on wetback, wall radiators and wool batts will keep your family warm in winter. Most of the house has been beautifully renovated with Western red cedar and natural oils to create a warm and inviting home.

The gardens and outdoor living spaces around the home are simply gorgeous. Old fashioned dahlias and roses sit alongside mature trees and shady paths. A huge deck area is found just a few steps down from the north facing patio, festooned with sweetpea, other climbers, and a shade sail when necessary during summer.

Motupiko is a 30 minute drive to Richmond and a 10 minute drive to the village of Tapawera, the nearest shops and school (primary to secondary). The school bus goes past the gate, and rubbish and recycling services occur weekly. This friendly neighbourhood is a good mix of farming, trades and professional people, some of whom travel to Nelson each day for work and to take children to schools there. The owners have lived here for 15 years and are now moving on.