2212 Matawai Road, Te Karaka, Gisborne
$799,000
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• 7.11ha of lifestyle living • Just 27km to Gisborne, minutes to Te Karaka • Sun-soaked two-bed cottage • Sleepout/utility room • Vege gardens • Expansive deck • Sheep yards, loading race. Privately positioned and packed with lifestyle appeal, Lexington has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for over 30 years - a true testament to its charm, functionality, and soul. This is the kind of property where the morning sun floods the deck, the veggie garden thrives, and there's space to run sheep or simply soak up the serenity. The warm, sun-filled home is set well back from the road, offering a peaceful, private haven. A separate sleepout/utility room adds extra flexibility, complemented by a carport and workshop. Set across 7.11 hectares of well-subdivided land with mature tree plantings and a picturesque pond, Lexington feels like your own private park - a place to live sustainably, breathe deeply, and embrace the good life rural New Zealand offers. Now it's ready for its next custodian - will it be you?
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2212 Matawai Road, Te Karaka, Gisborne
Web ID
GIL205314
Floor area
125m2
Land area
7.11 ha
District rates
$2,883.83pa
LV
$270,000
RV
$785,000
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$799,000
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