Eyrewell Downs is a luxurious, spacious, single level 4 bedroom country home surrounded by a beautiful garden with relaxing orchard and farm views. Sleeping 10, it has a super king-size bed, a four-poster queen size bed, two other queen-size beds and two single beds. A portacot is also available.

There are 3 bathrooms: one ensuite with a shower, one bathroom with a luxurious spa bath and shower and a third bathroom with a shower.

There is a large lounge warmed by a wood-burner fireplace and equipped with television (including Sky satellite channels), video machine, DVD/CD player, playstation and a sound system. A full size snooker/pool table is located in the separate adjacent family room.

The lounge, family room and master bedroom all open out onto two terraced areas on the north and west sides. Outdoor furniture and a gas barbecue enable al fresco dining in the garden during the summer months.

Three bicycles (one adult bike, one to suit 9-14 year-old children and one to suit 6-9 year-old children) and an internet connection are available for your use.

The house is fully equipped with all bathroom and bedroom linen.

The huge kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, glasses, cutlery and cooking implements, an electric oven and hob, fridge and freezer, microwave and dishwasher.

There is a laundry with washing machine, dryer and a full size washing line.

This spacious north-facing house is situated amongst orchards and farmland, 30 minutes from Christchurch airport and 35 minutes from the centre of the beautiful garden city of Christchurch. The skifields are a picturesque 60 min drive, and the beaches are only 30 minutes away.

Christchurch is located on the Canterbury Plains, and is bordered by the Southern Alps to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the east, Waimakariri River to the north and Banks Peninsula to the south. With a population ot 300,000 people, it is the South Island's largest city and is often referred to as the Garden City. The region's temperate climate and good soil provide perfect growing conditions enabling the many orchards gardens to flourish.

Canterbury offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, reflecting its varied terrain. The Hurunui, Rangitata and Waimakariri Rivers - braided rivers that wind across the Canterbury Plains - provide adventure sports such as rafting and jet boat rides, as well as fishing.

Unusual local climatic conditions are ideal for activities such as paragliding , hot air ballooning and skydiving. Spectacular day and night views may also be seen from helicopter or scenic aeroplane flights.

Canterbury offers a top selection of skiing and snowboarding attractions at top ski fields with fabulous scenery. The closest skifields to Eyrewell Downs are Porter Heights (1 hour drive) and Mt Hutt (1 1/4 hours drive) which is the largest ski area in Canterbury.

South Island vineyards exploit unique growing conditions that enable production of distinctive wines not produced in any other part of the world. Canterbury is now home to 10% of New Zealand's vineyards.

Further afield you can take a boat ride with the sperm whales off the coast of Kaikoura, relax in the therapeutic thermal waters at Hamner Springs or step back in history in Akaroa, the oldest township of Canterbury.

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Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ - Gas, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, DVD, Ensuite, Games room, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, VCR