A fantastic family home with spacious tandem garage, or perhaps home and income - the choice is yours in this beautifully situated property with views to die for.

Upstairs, the generous open-plan living spaces make the most of the glorious outlook. No two days are the same on the harbour and you'll never tire of the ever-changing view of the sailboats racing, ships heading to Lyttelton, or the spectacular Banks Peninsula hills.

The fabulous Trish Simpson-designed kitchen is the jewel in the crown of this superbly comfortable home. Entertainers and cooks will appreciate the modern, functional layout, ample cabinet storage, engineered stone benches with clean lines, and a convenient appliance garage with a roller door.

Wake up to the sun sparkling on the water in the first-floor master suite which includes a private bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. There are three double bedrooms downstairs plus an office or games room, creating the perfect arrangement for a large family with teenagers. Or, the separation of the two floors makes offering AirBnB accommodation a viable option to generate an income.

The home boasts an easy flow to the outdoors on either side of the house to capture the all-day sun. Mature and easy-care established gardens offer an enticing spot to potter in the garden or enjoy a relaxed meal or coffee with friends and family on the deck.

Cleverly thought-out use of the section means storage is sorted. The spacious tandem garage with doors at each end allows extra space for the trailer, toys or boat out the back. There is ample space for two vehicles, a home gym or a roomy workshop.

Diamond Harbour is just 40 minutes from Christchurch or an eight-minute ferry ride from the shops and amenities of Lyttelton township. The village offers an enviable lifestyle, with a new shopping complex, kindergarten, local primary school and buses to Cashmere High School.

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