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Discover rural elegance and heritage character at this enchanting lifestyle property, surrounded by stunning established gardens just moments from Leeston. Known fondly as 'Shanzie', the property welcomes you through a rustic entrance gate, flanked by magnificent mature trees that frame the approach to this classic bungalow. Step inside to find rich timber features throughout, creating timeless character enhanced by vibrant decorative touches. The home offers a distinctive country-style kitchen complete with its own solid fuel cooker (Smith & Wellstood) featuring wetback and pantry. The kitchen opens to dual lounge spaces, with French doors connecting the main living area to the established grounds—believed to bear the signature design of Alfred Buxton, one of New Zealand's most celebrated landscape architects of the late 1800s and early 1900s. A traditional wood-fired Yunka range adds both warmth and authenticity throughout the home. Accommodation includes four generous double bedrooms and an updated family bathroom. Modern comfort is assured with an HRV system, upgraded underfloor and ceiling insulation, new blinds, and recent servicing to the Oasis septic system. Electrical rewiring has also been updated. The 4-hectare (approx) section features exceptional infrastructure, including a two and three-bay lockable shed on concrete pads with power supply. An additional double garage beside the home is equipped with 6 solar panels on its roof. Purpose-built outbuildings such as a garden shed, woodshed, hen house, glasshouse, and milking bay complete the rural lifestyle offering. Productive fruit trees dot the landscape, including apples, pears, plums, and quinces, while raspberry and blackcurrant bushes provide seasonal harvests. Situated just 2km from Leeston's shops and services with school bus access nearby, this property delivers the perfect balance of countryside peace and township convenience. A must-view for anyone seeking the best of both worlds. To request the property files please cut and paste the following link into your browser: https://justinlelievre.propertybrokers.co.nz/request-information-files/LEL211045

Deadline Sale 12 November 2025

This large very well presented family home of approximately 250m2 on a private thoughtfully planted and landscaped 1070m2 section within an easy walk of Leestons High Street and all its amenities including Cafes, Supermarket, Bank, Medical Centre and so much more is the perfect option for you and your growing family. The home comprises of a spacious family sized kitchen with a genuine walk in pantry which is adjoining a family dining and living area which in turn leads to a large separate lounge with patio access. The heating in the living areas is by way of freestanding logburner and heatpump plus the home is double glazed and well insulated. There are potentially five bedrooms available for the expanding family (or could be four bedrooms and office) with a central bathroom upstairs and a shower and a separate toilet downstairs. Add to this a separate laundry and lots of good old fashioned storage and you have the makings of a substantial family home. Outdoors find an oversized standalone double garage which provides space for several vehicles and still have plenty of room for a workbench and more storage plus there is a sheltered BBQ area, ample lawn for test matches, a garden shed and plantings with privacy in mind. There is plenty of property here both inside and out and we know you will be impressed.

Buyers $759,000+

Ideally located on the Christchurch Akaroa Road just 30 minutes from the city, this highly adaptable small farm combines productive land use, strong infrastructure, and dual dwellings to create a versatile rural holding. Producing asparagus, lucerne hay, strawberries, eggs, and fruit, the property is well-subdivided into four paddocks with stockwater and established shelter belts. Infrastructure includes multiple sheds including two haysheds, a woolshed, large implement shed, and a standout commercial kitchen with 1.8-tonne diesel heated commercial oven on three phase power, chiller, and UV-treated rainwater system - perfect for on-farm processing or food production. Accommodation is generous, with a five-bedroom character homestead and a second three-bedroom dwelling offering flexible family or staff options. With excellent access, water security, and a proven production base, this Motukarara property represents the ideal blend of lifestyle and enterprise in one of Canterbury's most sought-after locations.

Deadline Sale 27 November 2025