If you love renovating and have deep pockets you can restore this large classic villa into something very special. Privately located some ten minutes east of Carterton, also handy to Martinborough, Gladstone and not too far out for keen Wellington commuters. Peaceful rural views of surrounding countryside with glimpses of the Tararua Ranges. Your five hectares of good grazing land runs down to a small meandering steam – a great spot for a paddle and a picnic. Step inside the dwelling and feel an ambience of times past, the grandeur of large rooms, high ceilings, native timber floors, original fireplaces, double hung windows, panel doors and architraves. The front veranda leads to a wide hallway with pressed metal ceiling, there’s four bedrooms and a formal living room. The grounds in front of the home have mature trees, magnolia, walnut, chestnut and oak making great features for a landscape gardener to work around. It’s a real project to bring this treasure from the past to the present requiring a new roof, repairs to exterior and weatherboards, rewiring, re plumbing, interior lining, new kitchen and bathroom, but I think you will agree it would be well worth it. Inspect by appointment only. Ask Andrew Stokes 027 220 1049