From the moment you turn off into 333 Little Akaloa Road it is hard to ignore the sound of the native birds and the river that borders the property.
Set on about 2ha including an area of native bush beyond the river, there is ample room here to get off the hamster wheel and away from the madness of smart cities. This is a retreat for those who seek freedom, peace and tranquility. This is a haven for those who prefer to live off the land and grow their own food. The beach is but a few minutes drive down the road, yet you're still only just over an hour from Christchurch and an international airport for those who need to commute further.
As you open the front door to the rustic homestead, a mud room welcomes you and beyond another door, step into a spacious open plan living and kitchen area with doors out onto a balcony. The attached greenhouse is a new addition to utilise the sun for growing food through winter. A sizeable woodburner keeps things very cosy in cooler temps.
The huge master bedroom is the ups
