This charming character home is located in the small Northern Southland township of Athol, perfectly positioned on the main highway between Queenstown and Invercargill. Set toward the rear of a generous section, the home enjoys privacy while the historic stables sit near the highway. Whether you're a first home buyer, an employer looking for accommodation and storage, an artist, a keen gardener, a new bike trail business or just looking to move to the country, this property needs a new owner with a vision to take advantage of the endless possibilities.

The white picket fence and gates mark the entrance to the expansive 3,062m² level section with its own bore and established fruit trees. The iconic Red Barn, which includes the original stables, oozes history - you can almost picture horses being tied up here a century ago. Adding to the charm, the property also features a blacksmith's forge, further enhancing its historic appeal and extensive outbuilding space.

Inside, the home offers five generously sized bedrooms, a separate living area with a woodburner, and a spacious kitchen and dining area complete with an old coal range. Beautiful period features, including pressed metal ceilings, add character throughout while a new owner can add further modernisation on the inside. Recent updates include full internal gib lining and new tiling in the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom, leaving the new owner to choose paint colours and decide whether to add carpet or polish the original wooden floors.

Athol is located under an hours drive to Queenstown International Airport with the fast growing community of Kingston at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu only 20 minutes away.

This prime parcel of land offers exceptional potential for development. The Around the Mountains Cycle Trail runs past the Red Barn at the front of the property, and with high volumes of passing traffic on the main highway to Queenstown, Te Anau, and Milford Sound, there's a fantastic opportunity to capitalise on this location. Athol is renowned for fly fishing and hunting, with hiking, boating and cycling easily accessible in the wider area. Families will love the relaxed country lifestyle the community brings, and children will enjoy summer afternoons swimming at the river.

Don't miss your chance to secure this unique property with history, space, and opportunity all in one. Contact Mescha today to arrange a viewing or for additional information about this unique property.