Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 13 Nov 2024

Step into a piece of history with the Anama School retreat, which served as a country school from 1902 to 1988. This unique property features the renovated school, the original headmaster's house, and school swimming pool. The property includes a tennis court, spacious grass areas, beautiful gardens with mature plantings and a number of areas for friends and family to gather while you entertain, including an outdoor sheltered gazebo area.

Currently utilised as a charming holiday accommodation, the former school building boasts three double bedrooms, including a master bedroom that once served as the library. The bright lounge features large shutter windows, ensuring ample sunlight, while the original school blackboards add character. A cosy log burner and heat pump keep the space warm, complemented by an updated bathroom and a refurbished kitchen.

Set on 2.0234 hectares (more or less), the fully-fenced grounds offer a paddock area - the old school sports field - perfect for grazing, as well as the extensive private lawn, fruit trees and gardens, featuring large oak trees planted for King Edward VII's coronation in 1902.

The headmaster's residence, which has been lovingly updated, features three double bedrooms, a sunny living/dining area, and a separate lounge leading to a private deck, currently enjoyed by our vendors as their private home.

This property is perfect for two families or, as currently run, a holiday accommodation business, offering ample opportunities for growth. It is ideally situated less than 40 km from Ashburton,10 km from Mt Somers hosting the well-known Stronechrubie restaurant, and under 40 km to Methven, where you can sit and enjoy the Opuke Hot Pools, dining experiences and boutique shopping. Further south, the busy town of Geraldine, known for its arts and crafts, is approximately a 30-minute drive away. Approximately five minutes down the road, the local Mayfield village, has the basics you need including a local tavern, primary school, golf course and petrol station.

Anama School retreat is a gateway to a wealth of outdoor adventures. In winter, you can hit the slopes of Mt Hutt, while summer invites you to enjoy exhilarating mountain biking. The area is rich with scenic walks and hikes, including Peel Forest, ice skating at Staveley, and water sports at the lakes within the stunning Hakatere Conservation Park. With so many activities available, family and friends will always have exciting adventures to look forward to!

Now the opportunity is yours to own this unique property, with endless lifestyle options!

Further information is available here: http://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/5525367

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