One year rental in St Leonards, Dunedin, negotiable dates in January to December 2019. Can let fully furnished or semi furnished, $550/wk. Owners are going on a mature-aged gap year trip around NZ.

This split-level home (built in 2004) is on a lifestyle block and is perfect for people who want harbour views, a short trip to the city and University, and a sunny, warm, spacious and private home. It has three double bedrooms and is surrounded by 5 acres of paddocks and gardens.

The kitchen and living areas are open plan with 180 degree harbour views, and open on to large front deck with outdoor furniture. The home is heated by a studio fire, and a large heat pump, it has double glazed windows throughout and is fully insulated. A winter’s worth of firewood is provided.

The house has two toilets, and a separate bath and shower room. The kitchen has a gas hob, an electric oven and dishwasher and the laundry has a washing machine. There are two widescreen TVs, one is a Smart TV and fibre internet is installed.

The master bedroom has a super king sized bed, built-in wardrobes and sunny balcony with expansive harbour views, the second bedroom has a queen sized bed and built-in wardrobes, and the third bedroom has built-in wardrobes and can fit a double or queen sized bed.

The house is in a rural zone so it is not on town water, it has two 25,000 litre rainwater tanks that supply the house and a strong pump that provides great water pressure. It also has a septic tank. The driveway is quite steep and has a gravel surface. Lawn mowing and some weeding would be required by tenants. People with limited mobility may find the property challenging.

Smoking outside only, pets negotiable.