If you've been searching for an affordable lifestyle property where the foundations are already in place and the potential is yours to unlock, this 4.05ha Cheviot opportunity deserves your attention. Privately positioned and packed with practical features, this three-bedroom home offers the chance to embrace country living without the premium price tag. A standout feature is the property's established woodlot of approximately 170+ trees, providing a seemingly endless supply of firewood to fuel the home's two woodburners. One burner is complemented by a wetback system supporting a dual function hot water cylinder - helping to keep running costs in check. Outside, the lifestyle dream continues. Multiple sheds provide space for tools, projects, storage, and hobbies, while the large chook enclosure and grazing paddocks offer the opportunity to enjoy a more self-sufficient way of life. A standalone single garage adds further practicality. This is a property with genuine scope to add value. Bring your ideas, your toolbelt and your vision to complete the unfinished projects and make it your own. The rewards will be well worth the effort. Adding a touch of Kiwi practicality, the package even includes a Mitsubishi Pajero, offered on an "as is, where is" basis. Whether you're taking your first step into lifestyle living, seeking space for animals and hobbies, or looking for a property where hard work can create equity, this Cheviot offering presents an opportunity that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Key Features: • 4.05ha entry-level lifestyle property • Three-bedroom home • Two woodburners • Wetback system • Approx. 170+ tree woodlot • Multiple sheds and outbuildings • Standalone single garage • Large chook enclosure • Grazing opportunities

Deadline Sale 30 July 2026

Now sharply re-priced, this 4.05 ha lifestyle property with dwelling represents exceptional value and immediate opportunity. With clear instructions from the vendor, this property is on the market to be sold. Set just minutes from Cheviot, the three-bedroom weatherboard home is positioned for all day sun and offers open-plan kitchen, dining, and living, heated by a log burner and heat pump. French doors open to a large sun-soaked deck, ideal for relaxed indoor–outdoor living. The home includes three bedrooms, a family bathroom with shower and bath, a separate toilet, and a separate laundry - comfortable as is, with scope to add value. Supporting infrastructure includes a single garage, carport, garden shed, woodshed, and an older-style barn. The 4.05 hectares is well fenced and divided into four paddocks, suitable for grazing, hobby farming, or lifestyle use. Additional Opportunity: The neighbouring bare land block at 162 Mina Road is also available, offering buyers the chance to secure a combined holding of nearly 9 hectares - a rare and compelling proposition. Both the dwelling and bare land currently have leases and rentals in place, providing holding income while future plans are considered. Located close to Cheviot’s cafes, shops, area school, golf course, and medical centre, with Gore Bay and the Hurunui River nearby. Christchurch is approximately 90 minutes away. The price has been reset, instructions are clear, and this property will be sold. Immediate inspection is strongly encouraged.

$595,000

Some homes are built to be lived in. This one was built to be loved. Nestled among the rolling hills just minutes from Cheviot township, this stunning five bedroom, two bathroom weatherboard home is a rare blend of character, space, and lifestyle that doesn't come around often. Step inside and you're immediately welcomed by the warmth of timber joinery and an open-plan living design that feels both grand and deeply inviting. French doors spill out onto expansive wrap-around decking - the kind of outdoor space that turns a Sunday afternoon into something you'll want to bottle. Overlooking the rolling Cheviot hills, it's a view that earns it's place every single day. For those who love to entertain, this property delivers something truly special. The vast entertaining room - complete with polished wooden floors and a bar - is crowned by the restored roof of the historic Cashmere Church, lending the space a sense of occasion that no renovation could replicate. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a celebration to remember, this room rises to every occasion. The wine lover won't be left wanting either, with a dedicated wine cellar ready and waiting to house your finest collection - and with established vines on the property, you may just be filling it yourself. Across the five hectares you'll find extensive native plantings that bring both beauty and birdlife to the property year-round, along with two large implement sheds offering serious storage and practicality for the working lifestyle block buyer. Genuine character, genuine land, and a lifestyle that's ready to step straight into, contact Fraser or Meegan for a viewing today. To request the property files for this property, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.propertybrokers.co.nz/residential/sale/185-sinclair-road-cheviot-hurunui

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