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Don't miss your chance to secure this incredible lifestyle property, set to sell at auction. Situated in a ever popular area just minutes from Rangiora and an easy commute to Christchurch, this is your opportunity to own a stunning home in a highly sought-after location. The impressive main residence offers 5 spacious bedrooms and three inviting living areas, perfect for family comfort and entertaining. Two living areas open seamlessly to a large, sheltered deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds and neighboring reserve - ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. The home is designed with the perfect combination of style and practicality in mind, featuring tiled bathrooms, a large laundry, and heating options including a feature log fire and underfloor heat pump with nine zones for year-round comfort. The standout feature is the heated inground pool, complemented by a modern 2-bedroom pool house. Fully equipped with its own kitchen, lounge, private patio, and double garage, this secondary dwelling offers endless options for extended family, guests, or even rental income. Set on park-like grounds bordering a reserve, the property offers plenty of space for outdoor activities, from family sports to gardening. With established vegetable planters, fruit trees, and room for animals like chickens or a pony, this property is the ultimate lifestyle haven. Located close to the Ashley River, Rakahuri bike track, Ashley Forest, and Rangiora Golf Club, outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to recreational activities. This rare combination of luxury, practicality, and location won't last long. Contact me today for more information and get ready to bid at auction - your dream home awaits!

Auction 12 February 2025

At one with the landscape, this St Kilda sanctuary is endowed with space and well-equipped with convenient lifestyle features. Built in 2016 by Urban Homes, the single-level flat Firth Manor Stone dwelling sits on a charming 1,596 sq m or so corner site surrounded by manicured, mature and eclectic gardens. The subdivision is highly sought after for its quality housing, scenic beauty, and town and country vibe. This carefully crafted home achieves a great feeling of place and belonging. It honours the ethos of the St Kilda eco-village development, which is based around a sustainable design and was the first of its kind in the country. The focus is on easy living, and the palette of low maintenance materials gives owners more time to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Welcoming from the get-go, the home's large entrance hallway leads to a sociable open plan hub that seamlessly embraces living, dining and food preparation areas. Perfect for hosting, the kitchen dishes up a large central stone-top island, quality appliances and a neatly concealed pantry. The formal lounge is a great spot to put your feet up and soak up the ambience of the living flame gas fire. Indoor-outdoor flow is par for the course thanks to sliding doors opening onto the portico, alfresco niches and barbecue area. Four well-appointed bedrooms, including a master suite with a dressing room, provide ample personal space. The main bathroom and ensuite are pristine, modern spaces, the laundry is country-sized, and the double garage has loft storage. Ducted air-conditioning, double glazing, gas heating and good insulation keep the home ambient and comfortable throughout the year. Other perks include plentiful storage, the security offered by an alarm system and solar energy that significantly reduce utility costs. Kids have loads of room to play, and when a family wants to venture out, St Kilda offers an array of amenities including an artificial turf sports court, boardwalks, a playground, cafe and bistro. The area is zoned for excellent and coveted schooling, and serviced by school buses. Cambridge CBD is close, and arterial networks are nearby for effortless commuting.

$1,650,000

Escape to a coastal property located at 11 Mangakuri Rd, Kairakau, Elsthorpe. This coastal retreat is just 35 km to Havelock North and a 35 minute drive to Waipukurau. Conveniently located near Kairakau and Mangakuri Beaches, the landscape is adorned with limestone outcrops, a meandering creek, all 1.8 km from Kairakau Beach. Set on 6 hectares, it seamlessly blends land, lifestyle, and sea. A stunning Lockwood four-bedroom home awaits, featuring a remodeled kitchen, two living areas, and an expansive outdoor entertainment area, with panoramic rural views. Warm winter nights by two wood burners, underfloor heating, and a sparkling saltwater pool provide year-round comfort. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence includes a study and ample shedding. This coastal property offers privacy and seclusion, meeting natural beauty, creating a substantial haven where lifestyle and nature converge. Own a piece of rural coastal living.

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