Self Sufficient Paradise
This stunning 2.3ha lifestyle property boasts beautiful rural views of the Silver Peak range and Blueskin Bay. Situated up a shared driveway, this north-facing property offers a newly built 2-bedroom home with sustainably harvested native Beech flooring and Kahikatea bench tops, with large under house open storage. There is also a self-contained office/studio, and the two-bay garage with power and a locking roller door provides secure storage for equipment. The laundry facilities are in a shed between the two buildings.
With three paddocks, two fully deer-fenced, an animal shelter shed, and a large, fenced chicken coop you can enjoy farming your own land. Currently managing 3 Alpacas, a small flock of Muscovy ducks and chickens there is ample space for more. The property also features over 2,500 trees, including fruit, nut, timber, firewood, and edible varieties, over 400 mixed bulbs varieties, a variety of edible mushrooms plus an established vegetable garden, and an arboretum of rare and unusual trees. Environmental sustainability is also a focus, with a Biolytix tiger worm septic tank system, a 30,000-litre rainwater tank, a 10,000-litre tank for stock water, and a natural spring feeding a series of small ponds and a wetland area.
This property is the perfect opportunity to fulfil your dream of a self-sufficient lifestyle while still being close to town and surrounded by beautiful beaches, local walking and biking tracks, and stunning rural views. Nearby amenities and attractions include the Orokonui Eco-sanctuary, Blueskin Nursery and Cafe, the local store, art gallery, and cafe, as well as a library and local school. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as beach walks, rock climbing, bird watching, swimming, surfing, boating, and fishing, all within easy reach.
It is only a pleasant 20-minute drive to Dunedin City, and Port Chalmers cafes and shops are just a 10-minute drive away. Don't miss out on the chance to experience and secure a self-sufficient paradise in beautiful Blueskin Bay!