Some properties are polished and complete. Others are all about the opportunity to create something truly special.

Set on 4 hectares alongside the river with striking mountain views in every direction, this is the kind of property that immediately sparks the imagination. Private, peaceful, and feeling far removed from the pace of everyday life, it offers the space and freedom to build a lifestyle that's becoming increasingly difficult to find this close to Wānaka and Lake Hāwea.

The existing dwelling is modest and well lived-in, but importantly, it occupies only a small portion of the approved building platform. That opens the door to something much bigger. Build your dream home positioned closer to the river, create the ultimate lifestyle retreat, or hold the current home as a guest cottage, rental, or base while you plan the next stage.

This is not a property for buyers wanting everything done for them. This is for buyers with vision - people who can see the long game and recognise the rarity of land, privacy, location, and flexibility this close to town.

What makes this property particularly exciting is the ability to shape it over time. Add the big shed and workshop you've always wanted, establish extensive veggie gardens and orchards, create a themed garden that evolves with the seasons, or design an outdoor entertaining area complete with a pool positioned perfectly for the long Central Otago summers and stunning sunsets across the mountains.

There's room here to create more than just a home - you can create an entire lifestyle. Build your own private bike park weaving through the property, jump over the fence onto the nearby track, wander down to the river, and enjoy the kind of space and freedom that's becoming increasingly difficult to secure.

With subdivision potential and ample room to reshape and enhance the landscape, the options are wide open.

And while it feels wonderfully tucked away, adventure and convenience are remarkably close by. In around five minutes you could be swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Hāwea, launching the boat for an early morning fish, or grabbing coffee after a round at the local golf course. Dublin Bay is approximately ten minutes away, while Wānaka is an easy drive for schooling, dining, and everything else the region has to offer.

Properties with this amount of land, this level of privacy, and this much potential are becoming increasingly hard to secure.

Bring the ideas. Bring the plans. Bring the vision.