2 Clearwater Place, Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough

This brick home doesn’t try to impress with buzzwords — it simply gets on with being a very good place to live with lots of extras and great value for money.

The house is generous in every sense - four genuinely large bedrooms mean no one is compromising. The master sits apart as its own retreat: extra spacious, with a walk-in robe, ensuite and French doors that open straight onto a brick-walled patio. The remaining bedrooms all have wardrobes and their own personality, helped along by thoughtful feature walls rather than blank uniformity.

Living here works because the layout makes sense. There’s a proper dining space that knows its job and two very large living areas with one that can be closed off when needed. Both connect outdoors through French doors to a sheltered patio and archgola, creating a natural flow for entertaining. It’s private out here — the kind of space where you forget the rest of the world exists. A water feature adds movement and sound, while the fernery softens everything around it.

The kitchen is practical in the best way. A large stove with gas hob and electric oven suits anyone who actually enjoys cooking, while the double sink, two pantries and garden window make it easy to live, in every day. You can look out to greenery while you work, which somehow makes even the ordinary tasks better.

Comfort hasn’t been an afterthought. Most of the home is double glazed and with three heat pumps, the scale of the house is well covered year-round. Storage is excellent too — including a walk-in airing cupboard that quietly becomes indispensable once you have it.

Outside, the garden tells its own story. Established fruit trees are heavy with produce, raised garden beds are thriving and there’s a greenhouse ready for the next season. Add in a double internal-access garage, carport, two garden sheds, extra concrete parking for a boat or caravan, 16 solar panels and a new water filter system (no chlorine for this garden) — and you start to see just how much has been invested here.

This is a home that’s been loved, improved and carefully tended over time. The owners have moved on to their next chapter, which opens the door for someone else. Homes like this don’t appear often — huge value on offer!