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Want to disappear for a while? This South Island bolthole could be a perfect hideout
The picturesque setting in Burkes Pass.
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Escape to this one-hectare lifestyle property in Burkes Pass, a perfect "bolthole" for rest and recovery. The two-bedroom, 1980s cottage has been made "winter tough" with upgraded insulation and a pot belly fire.
The grounds feature new native plantings that have attracted birdlife like tūī and bellbirds. Located near Mt Dobson and Lake Tekapo, it offers an ideal getaway with potential as a holiday rental. Listed by LJ Hooker, this property is a great training ground for rural life.
The cottage was built in the 1980s.
The 81m² home is heated by the pot belly fire on wetback.
The kitchen looks out onto the countryside.
There are two bedrooms.
It has been used as a holiday rental in the past.
There is just over a hectare of land.
The driveway.
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