So close to town and yet tucked away in a quiet Havelock street, this well-presented home offers an enviable lifestyle in one of Marlborough's most charming seaside communities. Just five minutes' walk from local cafés and two minutes to the marina. Your laid back Marlborough Sounds life starts here.
Positioned on approximately 488sqm (more or less), this sunny and solid 1960's weatherboard home has been thoughtfully updated and offers flexibility for families, retirees, first home buyers and investors alike. Freshly painted inside and complemented by a new Colorsteel roof, it presents as a tidy, low maintenance property with scope to further enhance if desired.
Split over two levels and offering approximately 160sqm (more or less) of floor area, the layout provides both comfortable everyday living and exciting income potential. Upstairs you'll find three generous bedrooms, including a master with double built-in robe, alongside a modernised family bathroom with large shower and vanity, plus the convenience of a separate toilet.
The heart of this home is warm and inviting, with a beautifully updated kitchen featuring an island bench, ample storage, dishwasher and excellent connection to the open plan dining and living area. Large windows invite in natural light and offer views toward the marina and bush-clad hills. An ultra-low emission wood burner and a heat pump ensure year round comfort – cosy in winter and cool through the warmer summer months.
Downstairs adds real versatility. A substantial fourth bedroom, bathroom, sitting area and plumbing in place for a kitchenette create the ideal foundation for a self-contained space. With a little time and investment, this area could easily function as a space for your extended family or a B&B, generating supplementary income in such a popular gateway-to-the-Sounds location. The lower level also incorporates single garaging and a spacious lined workshop with power – perfect for hobbies, storage or trades.
Outside, the grounds are designed for ease. Established fruit and citrus trees, table grapes and attractive garden beds add charm without demanding constant upkeep. A covered outdoor sitting area with kwila decking provides a sunny, sheltered space to relax, while the large garden shed offers practical storage. There is off-street parking for two vehicles plus an additional concrete pad at the rear of the home ideal for a boat, car or trailer.
Offering lifestyle, flexibility and income potential, this home is Havelock living made easy.
About Havelock
Located at the head of the Pelorus Sound, Havelock is an easy drive to Blenheim, Picton and Nelson and is a popular spot for boaties, keen fishers and Te Araroa Trail hikers. As well as attracting nature lovers, Havelock has a strong creative community, with a busy gallery and an active community theatre. The town has its own preschool and primary school and is on the school bus route for Marlborough Boys' and Girls' Colleges. The local sportsground includes a rugby field, netball and tennis courts, a new playground and pump track. A medical centre serves local residents and the main street includes a host of casual eateries, NZ Post, a prescription collection depot, a petrol station and Four Square.
