4 rooms house of 903m² in Masterton

Are you interested in food garden life but daunted by the design and set up challenge? The commitment? Having to move way out into the country? Representing a unique opportunity, our urban food garden (including a 4-bedroom house) in Masterton, Wairarapa is available for rent (1-year fixed term, or longer can be negotiated). The section is just under half an acre, private, located at the end of a cul de sac in a family-friendly neighbourhood and within walking distance of several schools. The garden is an 8-year-old food forest, designed and planted by a professional ecologist. Weaved throughout the forest are subtropical greenhouses and annual vegetable beds. The section is fully fenced and set up to include chickens if you want them (we’ve kept these, along with Indian runner ducks and quail). There are over 150 species of edible perennial in the garden (not including herbs), selected to maximise diversity and protein production, and to distribute the harvest through the year. The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a large, covered deck out the back. The kitchen and main living area were redone 10 years ago, but the rest of the house still has parts of the old carpet and the retro wallpaper (other parts have been redecorated). The remaining original carpet is in poor condition, so we don’t mind if it gets damaged by kids or pets. The bathroom fixtures are old but working (the toilets are new). The house is comfortable, has lots of heating options, and has lovely views of the food forest from the windows. The deck is a great place to be in all weather. Life is flexible here. Town is a quick walk or bike ride away. You can rent local office space, work from home or use the commuter train network to access Wellington. Summers are hot and dry, winters are cold and clear – our dark sky reserve is one of the best in the world. Rent is negotiable and will be somewhere between $600 and $720 per week, depending on whether you want to just harvest the food forest or also do the maintenance (chop and drop, some weed control, some watering during dry periods in summer). If you decide to just harvest, a gardener will come once a month. No smokers, pets are negotiable. Available around the end of November (that’s negotiable too). We are looking for tenants with experience and interest in gardening. If you are interested, please e