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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

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+

This impressive 370m² brick and cedar home offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, combining spacious modern living with a highly productive rural setting. Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, the home features four well-proportioned bedrooms plus a separate sleepout, providing excellent flexibility for families or teenagers seeking their own space. At the heart of the home is a generous open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, warmed by a cosy log burner and complemented by electric underfloor heating in the kitchen, living, and dining areas for year-round comfort. A separate family lounge with a gas fire offers a peaceful retreat or an ideal second living space. The kitchen showcases both style and practicality, complete with stone benchtops, a large induction cooktop, a built-in boiling hot water tap, and an integrated wine fridge. Large-format tiles flow through the kitchen, dining, and entranceway, while plush wool carpet adds warmth and softness throughout the rest of the home. Double glazing enhances energy efficiency, and the expansive four-car internal-access garaging provides ample room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Supporting the home is excellent infrastructure, including a well-equipped workshop with three-phase power and an adjoining four-bay lean-to that provides versatile options for machinery, storage, or on-farm maintenance. The property is fully irrigated by an automated grid irrigation system with a consented water take of 32 litres per second, ensuring reliability and productivity across the entire block. A new separate septic tank has also been installed, providing the ideal setup for adding a granny flat or fully self-contained accommodation in the future. The land has a proven track record of versatility and performance, having previously been utilised for market gardening with excellent results, particularly in growing high-quality silverbeet. In more recent years, the property has been successfully farmed for livestock, including finishing Murray Greys to a high standard and now running weaner calves. This adaptability highlights the property’s strong productive capability and wide range of potential farming uses. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully designed, this property offers the perfect balance of comfortable modern living, practical infrastructure, and rural lifestyle appeal. It presents an outstanding opportunity for those seeking space, quality, and versatility in a desirable countryside setting. To download the property files for this listing please copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://simonanderson.propertybrokers.co.nz/

Deadline Sale 11 December 2025