252 Downs Road, Geraldine, Timaru

Deadline Sale 01 October 2026

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Garages

+64

+63

A Rare Geraldine Downs Lifestyle Opportunity

Have you been dreaming of a peaceful lifestyle where there’s room for horses, gardens, entertaining and simply enjoying the good life? Set privately on 2.9ha in the sought-after Geraldine Downs, this beautifully established property offers an enviable blend of lifestyle, space and practicality, with sweeping views towards Mt Peel. The modernised 160m² brick-clad Lockwood home is designed for relaxed living, with soaring cathedral ceilings, superb indoor-outdoor flow and generous, flexible spaces. Three double bedrooms include two with ensuites, while a fourth room offers versatility as an office, library or snug. Step outside to the private deck, where the spa sets the scene for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. The grounds are equally impressive, with gorgeous established gardens, productive vegetable-growing areas and well-fenced paddocks offering versatility for a range of stock, with excellent equestrian facilities including a stable, tack shed, concrete yards and separate stock entrance. Adding further appeal is a substantial shed, including mezzanine space and a single garage, both with power, ideal for a home business, workshop, storage or housing boats, vehicles and all the toys that come with a great lifestyle. With 2.7 Units of Te Moana water, privacy, peaceful surroundings and Mt Peel views, this is a wonderful opportunity to make your lifestyle dream a reality. Deadline Sale Closes 1st October 12pm(unless sold prior)

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Auto Garage Door Opener and Remote, Blinds, Clothesline, Dishwasher, Drapes, Free standing stove-Electric, Extractor Fan, Fixed Floor Coverings, Garden Shed, Heated Towel Rail x1, Letterbox, Light Fittings, Outbuilding (permitted), Refrigerator, Security Lighting, Smoke Detectors, Spa Pool, Water Tank- 30,000L
252 Downs Road, Geraldine, Timaru

Web ID

GEL102495

Floor area

160m2

Land area

2.94 ha

District rates

$6,489.86pa

LV

$470,000

RV

$1,010,000

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Garages
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

Thursday, 01 October 2026, 12.00pm

Upcoming open home(s)
Sun 13 Sep 01:30PM - 02:15PM

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