Set on 8.5ha’s in two 4.2ha titles up on the sought-after Geraldine Downs, is this exceptional estate offering a rare chance to own a private, sustainable property blending natural beauty and future potential. A private driveway leads to a warm, north facing and inviting 190m² Oamaru stone home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Built in 1975 and thoughtfully renovated, it boasts open-plan living with cathedral ceilings, native beechwood floors, and a well-equipped kitchen. Modern comforts include partial double glazing, a heat pump, and wood-fired radiator heating. The home flows seamlessly to a large deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful mountain views and native bush. Adjacent is a connected self-contained studio with a mezzanine bedroom, perfect as guest accommodation, a boutique Airbnb, a creative retreat or home office. The property also includes a large vehicle storage area and a 3-bay steel frame shed with mezzanine floor. Established vegetable gardens and heritage orchards surround the home. The remainder of the land is certified organic for over 35 years and offers income potential with hazelnut orchards and productive tree blocks. The estate includes a Food Safety-approved hazelnut cracking and processing container and open paddocks suited for various livestock. Native plantings create a 0.68ha Significant Natural Area featuring restored indigenous bush, wetlands, and two ponds, providing a tranquil sanctuary where the sounds of birds replace city noise. Elevated spots capture stunning views of Mount Peel and surrounding peaks, changing beautifully with the seasons. With two titles, valuable Te Moana water allocation (5.4 units), rainwater collection, and multiple building platforms, the property presents options ranging from additional accommodation or multi-generational living to expanded horticulture or land banking. Whether your dream is a self-sufficient lifestyle, boutique agribusiness, luxury accommodation venture, or a private family home, this versatile property provides the space, infrastructure, and natural beauty to realize your vision. Properties like this, with such scale, quality, and potential, rarely come to market. This is more than a lifestyle—it’s an opportunity to create a legacy. Deadline Sale closes Thursday 30th July 2026 12:00pm (unless sold prior) +GST if any Call now to arrange your private viewing.

Deadline Sale 30 July 2026

A beautifully manicured lifestyle property offering breathtaking panoramic views stretching across rural landscapes to the Hunter Hills and the Southern Alps. The permanent material home is privately positioned well back from the road, accessed via a sealed tree-lined driveway. Inside includes a welcoming foyer leading into the sun-filled open-plan kitchen, dining, and everyday living area, all opening seamlessly onto a generous patio ideal for entertaining and soaking in the scenery. A separate formal lounge with a cosy wood burner provides an inviting retreat for relaxed evenings. Accommodation is catered for with a spacious master suite featuring an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, two additional double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, plus a versatile fourth bedroom or office. The well-considered layout offers ample storage and functional spaces perfectly suited to family living. The land is well set up for lifestyle living and perfectly suited to horse enthusiasts, featuring a large six-bay shed (including one lined bay and one with a roller door), a three-bay rubber-lined shed currently utilised as stables, and a dedicated horse tie-up area with a concrete pad for grooming and washing. The property also includes cattle yards and 1.5 units of Downlands water, pressure-pumped to the home. Deer fenced boundaries and seven paddocks, along with a fully fenced gully with 1.7 hectares of native plantings, provide excellent options for a range of livestock. Located only minutes from Timaru, this attractive property combines privacy, practicality, and spectacular views - this an exceptional lifestyle opportunity.

$1,480,000

Offering the perfect balance between location, privacy and views, this picturesque rural lifestyle property has so much to offer. Nestled in private, well-maintained gardens, this unique and wonderful family friendly home is a short 15-minute drive from Timaru CBD and is located in the sought-after Barton Rural School zone. This stunning two-hectrare property offers a spacious and inviting five-bedroom family home full of light and warmth. The open plan layout makes family living a breeze and multiple living areas ensure there's space for everyone. A large deck off the dining is the perfect spot to soak up the sunshine and provides a fantastic summer entertaining space. Five generous-sized bedrooms are serviced by two bathrooms (plus a guest toilet) with the master bedroom offering 360-degree panoramic views. All your heating needs are taken care of for winter with a heat pump, central heating and a log burner in the living area. Enchanting established gardens surround this beautiful home and include a fruit orchard and greenhouse, and one unit of Downlands water is allocated to the property. Along with six newly fenced paddocks, the property features a three-bay garage and a three-bay open pole shed. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of rural paradise. A viewing is a must and will not disappoint.

$1,015,000