72 Main Road, Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, 8971, New Zealand
This intriguing property has been ‘home’ to the current vendors for over 30 years and will be extremely hard to leave. Positioned to enjoy excellent views of the harbour and good sun will make this property very sought after in desirable Governors Bay. The property spans over 1,426m2 of well established gardens, woodlands, plantings, stream and has good drive-on access with an internal access garage.
3 double bedrooms with built-in robes, 2 bathrooms, large separate laundry/ utility area, a spacious office/ 2nd living room with underfloor heating that embraces the garden setting which would be a wonderful home office for clients to enjoy or extra living area. Upstairs is a generous open plan setting with kitchen, dining and large living areas with views of both the harbour and the rambling garden and doors that open out onto the east facing deck to make the most of the morning sun and stunning vista of the peninsula. A wood-burner and water filled gas radiators warm the whole house to a beautiful ambient temperature. Additional to the house is a consented studio tucked away in the private garden – all lined and with power, perfect for an artists retreat.
Governors Bay is only a quick 20min drive from Christchurch CBD, it is a desirable community to live in, set amongst established and historic gardens with an array of old and new architecture. There is a wonderful range of amenities including the local café, hotel, pool & community centre, school, reserve and public tennis courts. Excellent walking tracks and easy access to the beautiful Sandy Bay Beach.
