55 Darnley Road, Waipara, Hurunui

With motivated vendors looking to move closer to family, this property must be sold.

Set on 11.3800 ha in the heart of North Canterbury, 55 Darnley Road offers an appealing combination of space, privacy, income, quality improvements and comfortable family living, all within approximately 45 minutes North of Christchurch.

An established vineyard comprising of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir provides a source of income with some grapes under various contracts giving depth to the investment. There are also options around a 3-year lease of the vines which would suit people looking for the lifestyle without the work of maintaining or running the vineyard.

Built in 2012, the substantial 271 sq m home has been designed with family living in mind. It features four spacious bedrooms plus a study, with the master bedroom including a walk-in wardrobe and tiled ensuite. A separate tiled family bathroom and additional toilet provide further practicality.

At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, complemented by a well-appointed butler's pantry and adjoining lounge. A second separate lounge provides valuable additional space for relaxing or entertaining, while the living areas open to an expansive patio that makes the most of the property's sunshine.

Heating is well catered for with a heat pump and Masport R5000 wood burner. A double garage, separate laundry with rear entrance and generous storage throughout complete the home.

Outside, the property offers excellent supporting improvements. A four-bay shed with concrete floor includes a self-contained one-bedroom studio with bathroom and toilet. A further three-bay pole shed provides additional storage, with one bay fully enclosed as a workshop. Power is connected to both sheds.

The property also benefits from an established water supply and irrigation infrastructure, providing flexibility for ongoing productive use of the land.

With the vendors motivated to move north to be closer to family, this is a genuine opportunity for buyers looking for a substantial home, source of income, useful improvements and over 11 ha of land in a well-established North Canterbury location.