17 Campbell Street, Nelson South

An incredible lifestyle opportunity exists here, just minutes from the centre of town, yet set on an acre of fully fenced land with enough room for goats, chickens and fruit trees. Enjoy self-sufficient living, cost savings on energy and water, your own olive grove, fruit trees and more. Not just chic and stylish, this stunning 230 sq m home (with a rateable value of $900,000)boasts award winning energy efficiency and ecologically sustainable design features. A second fully self-contained two bedroom dwelling presents the perfect extra income stream. Currently run as a well-established, busy holiday house or short term accommodation it is also ideal for extended family living or guest collage. View on www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/24056.asp. The main house boasts a double height open space living and kitchen area - not only visually impressive, but cleverly designed and insulated to create a sun trap and heat sink for the entire house. Two-storey, exposed concrete masonry walls absorb and then release warmth all year-round, virtually eliminating the need for heating. Downstairs offers double garaging, spacious dining and kitchen area, separate family room and master bedroom with en-suite - all light, bright and opening to sun-drenched north-facing decks. Off the upper level gallery are four more bedrooms, bathroom, and wide mezzanine office space with views out over Nelson and the surrounding reserve lands. This property essentially offers an incredible lifestyle plus a "business" right in town, with a house that is well thought out, with future-orientated design and living solutions. Who said you could not have it all? ...