Bruce Batty

Commanding views of the St Arnaud Range and Mt Robert await you from this four-bedroom Beechnest location home. Built in 2012, the property is very well established and all set for you to walk in and enjoy a most relaxing lifestyle. The open-plan lounge/dining area opens to the view deck, and there is also a fantastic private suntrap rear undercover entertaining deck area with a spa bath - the perfect spot to relax after a day's activities! The back porch area has a laundry, a separate storage room for gear, and a separate toilet. The bathroom has a vanity and shower, and there is space for a second toilet if necessary. This well-insulated home, with double glazing and underfloor insulation, has a woodburner (with wetback), heat pump and a heat transfer system ensuring comfort in the cooler seasons.A separate double garage with power is ideal for additional storage and workshop space, and an attached carport to the dwelling provides further undercover parking space. There is also a lock-up storage area under the dwelling, perfect for wood storage or space for the kayaks.The section is well landscaped with very established native plantings and a track leads up to the top of the section to a secluded deck and seat, a perfect spot for a drink and time out, to take in the majestic views on offer of the surrounding alpine splendour.You will never tire of the views on offer here! Perfect as both a holiday home or residence, rarely does a fully established Glacial Terrace home come to the market in this price range - now is your chance! Contact Bruce Batty for a property information kit. Open home on Saturday at 1pm.

This charming, architecturally built holiday home, or permanent residence, with 3 bedrooms plus a handy craft room and a garage sleepout will certainly tug at your heartstrings, and your family will be thrilled for years to come with your buying decision today. Built in 1994, the low-maintenance insulated dwelling is set back and nicely screened from the highway. It sits well amongst the native trees and is perfectly positioned for sun and views on the rear highpoint of the 1,024sqm section. The 180sqm home is spread over 2 levels, the ground floor with entry hall, 1 double bedroom plus craft room (currently used as bunkroom), family bathroom and separate toilet, laundry plus a very spacious rear storeroom with external access. Stairs lead to the main living level with the master bedroom with ensuite, second double bedroom and the open-plan lounge/family and kitchen areas, which open to the sun-soaked deck amongst the treetops, perfect for entertaining friends and family, creating those special lasting memories of life at the Lake. A rustic 7m lockup boatshed and 1994 sleepout addition complete the picture and provide future opportunities for enhancement. Sold with contents, this home is ready and waiting. St Arnaud holiday homes of this calibre, offering both an opportunity for gain through some redecoration and a great place to relax and soak up the magic of the St Arnaud region, are few and far between in today's market. Make sure you act now! The asking price is Offers Over $825,000, and the RV is $960,000.For an information kit and to organise a viewing, contact Bruce Batty - he really knows the area well.

If you have the desire for a country lifestyle but want to be close to town, then you can have the very best of both worlds here. Very secluded and sheltered, this superbly presented 3 bedroom plus studio residence is set in a wonderful established tranquil garden, bathed in sun and having spectacular views across the property to the Western Ranges, Mt Owen and around to the Richmond Ranges. The 281sqm family home is very spacious and extremely well designed with emphasis on family living to the full. The original 1977 dwelling was completely rebuilt in 2008 and is well-insulated, double glazed and exceptionally well-heated (wood burner with wetback, radiators, heat transfer system, heat pump and solar water). The main floor has a separate lounge, family sunroom living area, dining area and a well-appointed kitchen, which makes for ease of entertaining. This floor has the guest bedroom with a separate bathroom, plus an office nook. The top level has the master bedroom with stunning views, an extremely spacious walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with dual access, a spacious office area with spectacular views, a craft area and a second double bedroom. The ground floor clever floor plan incorporates a superb 'mud room' and laundry area, with separate access, a 3rd toilet and an adjoining studio/workshop room also with exterior access - savvy purchasers will recognise the opportunities this area presents. A true restful haven, family and guests will adore the landscaped outdoor living spaces and the bountiful producing garden, home orchard, citrus and berries on offer here! There is room for all, with excellent storage throughout the home, a double internal-access garage, a separate 5-bay lock-up farm shed complete with a high stud door for the campervan, garden/woodsheds together with growing cages and glass houses to extend the growing season. 381 Pugh Road offers a true slice of country life on 4.18ha of irrigated pasture, ideal for horses, horticulture or raising some beef for the freezer. The property is well fenced, and being on the Waimea East Irrigation scheme, supported by 2 dam shares, gives plenty of options for land use and income generating ability. The property also has a delightful block of native bush to the rear of the block. The Tasman Great Taste cycle trail goes past the front gate, and the Waimea River is close by, as is Ranzau School and the school bus to both intermediate and secondary schools. Properties of this calibre, sitting close to the urban fringe and offering a full and magnificent family lifestyle, are few and far between. For more information or to organise a viewing, contact Bruce Batty.

This 3 double-bedroom modern home has the most amazing expansive alpine views and sits so well for the sun. Well configured, the easy-care dwelling has multiple deck areas, a double internal garage and plenty of additional parking space. Double glazed, wood burner, heat pump, and a heat transfer system make for cosy living in the cooler seasons. Nestled on a well-established and delightfully landscaped, sheltered, easy-care 4,263sqm setting, you can truly relax here and immerse yourself in the majestic splendour of the St Arnaud/Nelson Lakes region and the year-round activities on offer. Whether you are on the deck having a cuppa or down in the charming dell area at the foot of the section amongst the native bush with a good book, one thing is for sure - it's a great spot to be. You are spoilt for choice here, Rainbow Ski field is handy and if you are keen on mountain biking, the St Arnaud area is certainly becoming an area not to be missed with the Teetotal Recreational area and Beeby's tracks in the Mt Richmond Forest Park. The St Arnaud village is a short distance away as is the National Park and Lake Rotoiti. Perfect as both a permanent home or as a weekend retreat, you can live your dream here in a very pleasant alpine environment. Act now and contact Bruce Batty - he knows the area very well.

Seize this rare chance to build your dream home in the heart of Stoke! This newly titled 513sqm flat section offers an idyllic setting, with a sunny position and a delightful backdrop of established trees. Ideally located just a short stroll from all of Nayland's excellent schools, this prime rear site is fully prepared, waiting for your input. The development is complete, with a sealed driveway and services (power, water, sewer and fibre) to the boundary. Covenants allow for a variety of housing options, including relocatable or prefabricated homes, whether you're planning something tiny or expansive. Don't miss out on this unique offering to the market! Contact Bruce Batty today for more information and take the first step toward bringing your new home vision to life.Price: $390,000

It is a rare find these days to discover a delightful, unbuilt-on, native bush-clad block where birdlife abounds, sitting above the foreshore reserve and giving opportunity to explore the sandy golden sand coves around the inlet's coastline. The 1.4750ha block, with designated building location area, is accessed at the end of a tar-sealed road in the Tokongawa subdivision, with formed accessway into the block and power to the boundary. Opportunities like this, offering the chance of bringing your dreams to reality with a secluded hideaway above the inlet and opportunity to explore the foreshore's sandy coves, are few and far between. Act now! Contact the Bruce Batty for full details.