154 Dry Hills Lane, Blenheim

Set amidst mature trees on a spacious private section in prestigious Dry Hills Estate, this impressive, newly built five bedroom, three bathroom home offers a sophisticated family lifestyle just minutes from town. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted, the 408 square metre house boasts generous proportions, comfortably catering for family and friends. At the heart of the home is an expansive open-plan living space with sitting room, dining and a large kitchen with a butlers pantry featuring two ovens, two dishwashers, an induction cooktop and plenty of cupboard and drawer space. Glass doors open to undercover outdoor living, an open fire and barbecue area. A separate formal sitting room, a study and a discrete hobby or toy room complete the living space. A guest bedroom with en-suite is located at one end of the house while family occupy the other end, with an en-suited master bedroom, three additional bedrooms, a family sized bathroom and an extra separate lavatory. There is a walk-in linen cupboard and a large laundry utility room with ready access to a washing line in the back courtyard, which also features a fenced childrens play area, raised vegetable beds, table grapes and several fruit trees. Boasting a 2.7 metre stud, the dwelling is robustly built with plywood bracing behind the brick walls and under the roof tiles. A gas fire in the living room and a ducted heat pump system ensures warmth and comfort throughout the year. There is an internally accessed two car garage with additional workshop space, a lavatory and an outdoor shower for messy work. Dry Hills Estate is an established safe and secure community with a shared tennis court and walking and mountain bike tracks on the doorstep. Nearby, Blenheim supplies all essential services. The airport is within a 15-minute drive and popular local activities include wine tasting, restaurants, golf, fishing, swimming and boating. This is an elegant slice of the good life in New Zealands sunniest region. ...