A Beautiful Log Holiday Home Or Retreat

For 27 wonderful years of retirement the owners have smelled the native bush, listened to the birdsong and looked at the views. They have tended to the garden, had future generations to stay, and explored the surrounding district and all its amazing offerings. Nestling by the log burner while it's heating the hot water or sitting on the verandah baking in the summer sun this gorgeous country retreat is all about rest and relaxation or being as busy as you wish to be in the 3579sqm of planted native bush surrounds. Built with locally grown Western Red Cedar milled at Golden Downs there is a wonderful story of a family built, short term retirement home that surpassed all expectations and created almost three decades of treasured life long memories.

Solid and homely, the two bedroom home has a welcoming aura expected of an American ski lodge set in a high country resort with the exposed log interior giving a feeling of rustic charm meets idyllic hideaway experience. The kitchen, dining and lounge are open plan with a wrap around verandah for morning, afternoon and evening sun experiences. Mt Arthur range feels so close you can almost reach out and touch it.

A sleepout allows for extra guests who call in late on a Friday night in need of a bed or maybe you have wanted to host keen trout fishermen and share the rivers and valleys only a short drive away. A garage with workshop for the handyman complete the building floor area. Whether you want a permanent residence or private family hideaway this fits the bill.

The local secrets of the Motueka River or Wangapeka River provide a range of trout fishing experiences from easy to adventurous or the challenging Wangapeka Track begins here and finishes at Little Wanganui on the rugged West Coast, with plenty of interesting day walks in and around the mountains to explore.

It is an 8 minute drive to Tapawera township to refresh supplies or 12 minutes to Flat Rock Cafe at Kohatu.

Spark cellphone coverage available.