Yearning for peace and quiet, and a few hectares to enjoy, but not too far from town? This lovely home, with sensational rural and sea views is the answer, in the seaside community of The Glen, about 15 minutes' drive to Nelson.

Head up the driveway, with security gate, to your peaceful retreat and the worries of the day fall away. Set amid superbly landscaped grounds with sheep grazing in one of your adjoining paddocks is a contemporary, quality home.

Solar power lights and warms the home, sparing none of the comforts of modern living.

Being off-grid means no power bills, with generator back-up for solar battery top-up. While water is city supply, you have the back-up of two x 25,000 litre and one 5,000 litre rainwater tanks.

With the feel of country, with bush and hills at the back and the seascape in front, daily living is a joy.

There's large open plan living, with two separate lounge spaces and three bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate toilet, and large kitchen with fabulous Rayburn range.

The two-wing layout of this attractive home gives options. If you would like extra income, a bedroom suite can be closed off for Air B&B guests (a successful business in years past with international visitors).

On the other “wing,” separated by the living area is another virtual master (also with deck) and third double bedroom. A large bathroom with shower and bath has access from each bedroom.

Outdoor living includes a sheltered front and partially covered patio, lovely for morning coffee with the sea view, while a large rear courtyard with pergola, outdoor fire is fabulous for BBQ entertaining, out of the summer sun.

Three fenced and gated paddocks allow for grazing, or any other use, and there's a chook shed.

Storage and workshop facilities include a 10.75 x 7.5 metre building with a 3.35 metre high roof for campervan or boat, with workshop space and more.

Garden areas include raised vege beds, fruits trees, a garden shed, glasshouse, and chook house.

Call Liz Woodall for more information or to view.