182 Stevenson Road, Wānaka

Life feels a little different out here.

Coffee in hand, crisp Central Otago air rolling through, snow sitting on the ranges in winter and long golden sunrises stretching across the paddocks in summer. Check on the horses, collect fresh eggs from the chooks, head out for an early ride, or simply stand still for a moment and enjoy the quiet that's becoming increasingly hard to find.

Set across 21.57 hectares of fully usable land just minutes from Lake Wānaka, this is the kind of lifestyle property buyers spend years searching for - flat fertile land, established equestrian infrastructure, huge mountain views, and the freedom to properly enjoy the outdoors without giving up comfort or convenience.

The scale and openness here immediately set it apart. Wide skies, stunning mountain backdrops, dry Central Otago summers, crisp winter mornings, and enough land to create the kind of lifestyle many people only talk about.

And while the setting feels wonderfully rural, you're still only around 10 minutes from Wānaka, cafés, schools, the lakefront, and everything that makes the area so desirable.

For horse lovers, the setup is exceptional. Early morning rides, quiet road access, nearby river trails, and direct access to DOC land create an environment that feels purpose-built for equestrian living. The land itself is immaculate - level, rabbit-proofed, north-facing, and ready to go from day one.

Purpose-built infrastructure includes:

• Rabbit-proofed paddocks

• Large round pen

• Multiple yards and tie-up areas

• Water wash bay

• Two large tack rooms and hay storage

• Wind shelters and steel yards

• Quiet road riding access

• Only minutes to one of Wanaka's leading equestrian centres

The approximately 366sqm home has been designed to feel warm, welcoming, and connected to the landscape surrounding it. Large living areas capture the mountain outlooks beautifully, while the master suite offers its own private sauna - the perfect place to unwind after long days outdoors through every season.

There's also flexibility built into the property. A fully self-contained one-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen and bathroom opens possibilities for guests, extended family, staff accommodation, or supplementary income. There's even scope to further configure the setup into a guest wing or Airbnb-style accommodation if desired.

And importantly, much of the hard work has already been done. Two heat transfer systems, under-tile bathroom heating, remote-control blinds, Wi-Fi-enabled garage access, and a substantial solar setup with 26 panels and two Tesla Powerwalls all contribute to a property designed for efficient long-term living.

A large shed provides serious workshop and storage space for machinery, horse floats, boats, vehicles, and recreational gear, while the attached three-car garage completes an offering that balances practicality with lifestyle exceptionally well.

This isn't a future project or a dream waiting to happen. It's already here.

Space for horses. Space for family. Space to slow down and live differently.