31 Timaru Road, Waimate, Canterbury, 7924, New Zealand

Warmth and style radiate from this sunny and rustic mud-brick house on a lifestyle property located within walking distance to town. Tucked away and off the road on a 1.2ha (more or less) private and fully fenced parcel of land is this mud-brick house with 3 good sized paddocks and additional sheds. Mature oak trees greet you as you park up.

This home offers delightful open plan living with a new kitchen, flooring and appliances including a gorgeous butler’s sink and a great sized pantry. The property has 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The living area is open plan with the kitchen and dining and it features lovely bay windows with three sets of french-doors that lead to the front lawn. The cathedral ceilings in the lounge have been whitewashed and give it that ‘wow’ factor. There’s also access to the attic for additional storage with a fold out ladder for access.

Outside is a fantastic north facing courtyard with storage rooms and offers shade from the sun. Think Italian courtyard and with some additional plantings, that’s what you could have. An office/utility room at the far end of the courtyard is also another great space to be used. The home is surrounded by a verandah on the south and west sides and it has a large carport for parking.

Additional 3 bay sheds and old stables are in one of the paddocks, as well as a fully powered shed with tank water and a large roller door. This would make a perfect art studio or workshop.

The house gardens are easy care, there’s a large glasshouse and vege plots, plus room for a beautiful garden area in front of the courtyard. Obviously looking outside of the box when building this home, the designer let their imagination and creativity play out while also accommodating an energy efficient lifestyle. With double glazing throughout and quirky touches to the interior, this home is not your average kiwi home but a work of art.