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81 Grehan Valley Road, Akaroa, Canterbury 7520

  • 7385
  • 6
  • 4
  • 8
  • 4

Enviable Income & Lifestyle! - Dual Dwellings!

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This hidden sanctuary, currently operated as a Bed and Breakfast, offers both income opportunity and a dream lifestyle, nestled in the Grehan Valley of Akaroa and bounded by the Grehan stream. An enchanting 7385sqm oasis set amid the serenity of native bush and meticulously landscaped grounds, it is without question a piece of paradise. It's like being in another world with unbelievable views from almost every room of the magical, well established park-like sanctuary and surrounding valley.

The primary brick and cedar residence built in 1983 and designed by prominent architect David Brocherie of Brocherie Cumberpatch oozes warmth and style, with its new country style kitchen, open plan dining and living area, separate art studio and deck area to maximise garden views and sunshine whilst enjoying the abundant birdlife.

Upstairs generous accommodation is provided with two double bedrooms, a study and a bathroom. The beautifully appointed garden room on the ground floor with its own en-suite and kitchenette facilities, separate entrance and beautiful vistas of the grounds is perfect for a weekend retreat.

Iconic Mill Cottage, built in 1852 radiates pure, rustic romance. A major project in 1996 designed by John Penlington, Wellington architect upgraded the integrity of the cottage. Just recently it has been re-decorated throughout with beautiful soft furnishings and beautifully furnished. There are two bedrooms upstairs whilst the ground floor enjoys another bedroom with an en-suite, a separate living room and a well-equipped kitchen with open plan dining. A wood-burner provides cosy warmth in the colder winter months, whilst the kitchen opens to the sun-drenched barbeque area, perfect for a glass of wine in the late afternoon whilst you enjoy the beautiful birdsong.

Beyond that lie pathways and hidden nooks and crannies beside the stream that once powered Canterbury's first water-driven flour mill. Alternatively, if the flavour of France takes your fancy you can wander down to the Village, just an easy 10 minute walk away and discover the quaint shops, cafes and restaurants.

The irrigated grounds are picture-perfect and include fruit trees and a berry house, raised vegetable boxes all enjoying the micro-climate. A workshop, wood sheds and implement sheds offer functionality and production potential.

With too many features to list, an extensive chattel and furniture inventory, this truly unique property (and the opportunity if offers) must be viewed to be appreciated.

Auction Wednesday 6th March, 10:00am at Holmwood Auction Rooms, Ground Floor, 397-399 Ilam Road (unless sold prior) Property ID: #IM25492

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Sold Date

  • 06 March, 2024

Property features

  • Property Type: Lifestyle, Home & income
  • Property Features: Smoke alarms
  • Roof: Shingles
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Property condition: Renovated, Excellent
  • House style: Lifestyle, Contemporary, Other (French Country)
  • Construction: Weatherboard, Brick and Cedar
  • Joinery: Timber
  • Insulation: Batts in main dwelling, Walls, Ceiling
  • Flooring: Timber, Tiles, Vinyl and Carpet
  • Window coverings: Drapes, Net curtains, Blinds
  • Heating / Cooling: Woodfire (Closed), Heat pump, Air Conditioning, Electric, Other (Under-floor in garden room bathroom)
  • Chattels remaining: Blinds, Fixed floor coverings, Light fittings, Rangehood, Smoke Detector, Heat pump, Cooktop, Curtains, Primary Residence - 2 x Dish-drawer, Microwave, Bathroom Heater, Heated Towel Rail, Wall Heaters, Fridge/Freezer x2, Ceiling Fan - Main Bedroom, Laundry Drying Rack, Clothesline, Garden Sheds x3, Wood-shed x2, Pot to LHS of Entrance by Gate, Garden Lighting, Driveway Lighting with remote control, Irrigation system, Easter Island Head by stream, Blue Pot - centre garden, Table - Summerhouse, Underfloor heating in garden room bathroom, Small iron table & Chair in Italian Garden, Asstd pots - Italian Garden Pottery, Buddha in Garden by House, Square black pots down near stream White wrought iron table & 2 chairs in Tea House by stream, 2 x Obelisks Full Cottage and Garden Room Inventory on Appendix A
  • Kitchen: New, Designer, Modern, Dishwasher, Separate, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Rangehood, Microwave, Pantry and Finished in Lacquer and Other (Engineered Caesar stone)
  • Living area: Open plan, Separate living
  • Main bedroom: Double and Built-in-robe
  • Bedroom 2: Double and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Bedroom 3: Additional Info (Ensuite) and Double
  • Additional rooms: Other (Studio / Art studio)
  • Main bathroom: Bath
  • Laundry: Separate
  • Workshop: Separate
  • Views: Bush, Private, Rural
  • Aspect: North, West, East
  • Outdoor living: Entertainment area (Partly covered and Other surface), Clothesline, Garden, BBQ area (with lighting), Deck / patio, Verandah
  • Fencing: Fully fenced
  • Land contour: Flat
  • Grounds: Backyard access, Tidy, Landscaped / designer, Manicured, Other (Wood-shed x2 Implement Sheds x 3)
  • Garden: Garden shed
  • Water heating: Electric
  • Water supply: Town supply
  • Sewerage: Mains, Septic
  • Locality: Close to schools, Close to shops, Close To Coastal / Beach
  • More Details URL: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/IM25492
  • Video Tour URL: https://youtu.be/ViUf0WoWb4w
  • items excluded: Round green marble table outside Garden Room Outdoor cast iron and wooden 2 seater + 2 chairs + coffee table by stream Large garden urn by stream, 2 cast iron Urns + plinths outside summerhouse, 2 buxus topiaries in stone pots at base of brick steps, 1 x Windchimes, 2 wooden folding chairs and half wine barrel table on upstairs deck, Wine barrels x 4, Large Rimu slab (sitting on wine barrels), Ornate metal table and 2 chairs, Wooden outdoor dining table and 6 chairs, 2 teal glass candle holders, Large green pottery planter pot, 5 x assorted terracotta and stone pots under outdoor stairs, Round outdoor ornate mirror, Terra-cotta Pot on ledge in outdoor staircase, Buddha in outdoor staircase, Weber BBQ and table and gas bottle, Weber Round BBQ, 2 x Lemon Trees
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Harcourts Ilam 2

Licensed under REAA 2008

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Est. bond $1920
  • 7385
  • 6
  • 4
  • 8
  • 4

Sold Property

81 Grehan Valley Road, Akaroa, Canterbury 7520

Enviable Income & Lifestyle! - Dual Dwellings!

To view the information in relation to this property, please copy and paste the link below into your web address bar: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/IM25492

This hidden sanctuary, currently operated as a Bed and Breakfast, offers both income opportunity and a dream lifestyle, nestled in the Grehan Valley of Akaroa and bounded by the Grehan stream. An enchanting 7385sqm oasis set amid the serenity of native bush and meticulously landscaped grounds, it is without question a piece of paradise. It's like being in another world with unbelievable views from almost every room of the magical, well established park-like sanctuary and surrounding valley.

The primary brick and cedar residence built in 1983 and designed by prominent architect David Brocherie of Brocherie Cumberpatch oozes warmth and style, with its new country style kitchen, open plan dining and living area, separate art studio and deck area to maximise garden views and sunshine whilst enjoying the abundant birdlife.

Upstairs generous accommodation is provided with two double bedrooms, a study and a bathroom. The beautifully appointed garden room on the ground floor with its own en-suite and kitchenette facilities, separate entrance and beautiful vistas of the grounds is perfect for a weekend retreat.

Iconic Mill Cottage, built in 1852 radiates pure, rustic romance. A major project in 1996 designed by John Penlington, Wellington architect upgraded the integrity of the cottage. Just recently it has been re-decorated throughout with beautiful soft furnishings and beautifully furnished. There are two bedrooms upstairs whilst the ground floor enjoys another bedroom with an en-suite, a separate living room and a well-equipped kitchen with open plan dining. A wood-burner provides cosy warmth in the colder winter months, whilst the kitchen opens to the sun-drenched barbeque area, perfect for a glass of wine in the late afternoon whilst you enjoy the beautiful birdsong.

Beyond that lie pathways and hidden nooks and crannies beside the stream that once powered Canterbury's first water-driven flour mill. Alternatively, if the flavour of France takes your fancy you can wander down to the Village, just an easy 10 minute walk away and discover the quaint shops, cafes and restaurants.

The irrigated grounds are picture-perfect and include fruit trees and a berry house, raised vegetable boxes all enjoying the micro-climate. A workshop, wood sheds and implement sheds offer functionality and production potential.

With too many features to list, an extensive chattel and furniture inventory, this truly unique property (and the opportunity if offers) must be viewed to be appreciated.

Auction Wednesday 6th March, 10:00am at Holmwood Auction Rooms, Ground Floor, 397-399 Ilam Road (unless sold prior) Property ID: #IM25492

Property Features

  • Property Type: Lifestyle, Home & income
  • Property Features: Smoke alarms
  • Roof: Shingles
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Property condition: Renovated, Excellent
  • House style: Lifestyle, Contemporary, Other (French Country)
  • Construction: Weatherboard, Brick and Cedar
  • Joinery: Timber
  • Insulation: Batts in main dwelling, Walls, Ceiling
  • Flooring: Timber, Tiles, Vinyl and Carpet
  • Window coverings: Drapes, Net curtains, Blinds
  • Heating / Cooling: Woodfire (Closed), Heat pump, Air Conditioning, Electric, Other (Under-floor in garden room bathroom)
  • Chattels remaining: Blinds, Fixed floor coverings, Light fittings, Rangehood, Smoke Detector, Heat pump, Cooktop, Curtains, Primary Residence - 2 x Dish-drawer, Microwave, Bathroom Heater, Heated Towel Rail, Wall Heaters, Fridge/Freezer x2, Ceiling Fan - Main Bedroom, Laundry Drying Rack, Clothesline, Garden Sheds x3, Wood-shed x2, Pot to LHS of Entrance by Gate, Garden Lighting, Driveway Lighting with remote control, Irrigation system, Easter Island Head by stream, Blue Pot - centre garden, Table - Summerhouse, Underfloor heating in garden room bathroom, Small iron table & Chair in Italian Garden, Asstd pots - Italian Garden Pottery, Buddha in Garden by House, Square black pots down near stream White wrought iron table & 2 chairs in Tea House by stream, 2 x Obelisks Full Cottage and Garden Room Inventory on Appendix A
  • Kitchen: New, Designer, Modern, Dishwasher, Separate, Separate cooktop, Separate oven, Rangehood, Microwave, Pantry and Finished in Lacquer and Other (Engineered Caesar stone)
  • Living area: Open plan, Separate living
  • Main bedroom: Double and Built-in-robe
  • Bedroom 2: Double and Built-in / wardrobe
  • Bedroom 3: Additional Info (Ensuite) and Double
  • Additional rooms: Other (Studio / Art studio)
  • Main bathroom: Bath
  • Laundry: Separate
  • Workshop: Separate
  • Views: Bush, Private, Rural
  • Aspect: North, West, East
  • Outdoor living: Entertainment area (Partly covered and Other surface), Clothesline, Garden, BBQ area (with lighting), Deck / patio, Verandah
  • Fencing: Fully fenced
  • Land contour: Flat
  • Grounds: Backyard access, Tidy, Landscaped / designer, Manicured, Other (Wood-shed x2 Implement Sheds x 3)
  • Garden: Garden shed
  • Water heating: Electric
  • Water supply: Town supply
  • Sewerage: Mains, Septic
  • Locality: Close to schools, Close to shops, Close To Coastal / Beach
  • More Details URL: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/IM25492
  • Video Tour URL: https://youtu.be/ViUf0WoWb4w
  • items excluded: Round green marble table outside Garden Room Outdoor cast iron and wooden 2 seater + 2 chairs + coffee table by stream Large garden urn by stream, 2 cast iron Urns + plinths outside summerhouse, 2 buxus topiaries in stone pots at base of brick steps, 1 x Windchimes, 2 wooden folding chairs and half wine barrel table on upstairs deck, Wine barrels x 4, Large Rimu slab (sitting on wine barrels), Ornate metal table and 2 chairs, Wooden outdoor dining table and 6 chairs, 2 teal glass candle holders, Large green pottery planter pot, 5 x assorted terracotta and stone pots under outdoor stairs, Round outdoor ornate mirror, Terra-cotta Pot on ledge in outdoor staircase, Buddha in outdoor staircase, Weber BBQ and table and gas bottle, Weber Round BBQ, 2 x Lemon Trees
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Sold Date

  • 06 March, 2024
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