Escape the hustle and embrace the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Set privately off the road in an elevated position, this appealing 6.42ha (more or less) lifestyle property enjoys a peaceful setting with sweeping rural views across the surrounding farmland, all just a 10-minute drive from Hunterville. The comfortable family home offers four good-sized bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, while high ceilings throughout enhance the sense of space and light. Designed for comfortable family living, the home features two living areas, providing flexibility for growing families, entertaining, or simply finding a quiet space to relax. A Metro wood burner with wetback provides warmth and comfort through the cooler months. A small west-facing deck offers the perfect spot to unwind with an evening drink while taking in the rural outlook and spectacular sunsets. Beyond the home, the property offers approximately 6.42ha (more or less) of versatile land, with around 80–90% being croppable and a contour that is predominantly flat to gently rolling. Divided into approximately 4–5 paddocks, the property is well suited to grazing livestock, running a few horses, or creating the lifestyle you've always imagined. Whether it's collecting fresh eggs each morning, growing your own vegetables, planting an orchard, or simply enjoying the space and freedom that comes with country living, there's plenty of room to make it your own. Established trees around the property provide valuable shade and shelter for stock, while also offering a potential source of firewood for the future. Infrastructure is a standout feature, with a four-stand woolshed, sheep yards, cattle yards, and a large red barn providing excellent storage and practical support for a range of farming and lifestyle pursuits. A four-bay pole shed, along with kennels and dog runs, further enhances the property's versatility and functionality. Water supply is well established, with stock supplied via town water gravity-fed from a tank on the hill, while the home and outbuildings are serviced by a substantial 22,500-litre rainwater storage tank. Whether you're taking your first step into lifestyle living, looking for a manageable rural property, or seeking a place where the family can enjoy space, privacy, and a stronger connection to the land, this property presents an excellent entry-level lifestyle opportunity. With productive land, substantial infrastructure, and plenty of potential to shape it into your own rural haven, the foundations are already here to make the lifestyle dream a reality.

Buyers $574,000+

Built in 1910, Elmswell is a distinctive Marton home with a story woven into the history of the district. Originally commissioned by Emily, this substantial character home sits on approximately two acres, retaining the generous proportions, craftsmanship and atmosphere of an early twentieth-century country property. Inside, the four-bedroom home offers a wonderful balance of character and family living. The spacious master bedroom includes an ensuite and French doors opening directly to the deck and established grounds. Multiple living areas include a formal dining room and a second lounge, providing plenty of space for family life, entertaining or simply enjoying the home's generous proportions. Period details are a defining feature. Beautiful stained-glass windows, detailed timberwork and other original character elements reflect the home's 1910 origins, while a traditional coal range and wood burner add warmth and a strong sense of connection to its past. Outside, a circular driveway creates an attractive approach to the home, while the land is divided into three paddocks, offering space, flexibility and a genuine country-home feel. Then there is the substantial shed — a valuable asset for those needing room for a workshop, home-based business, storage, vehicles or projects. For the car enthusiast, it provides the kind of space that is increasingly difficult to find. More than a century after Emily commissioned its construction, Elmswell remains a home with a story to tell. With its authentic period character, generous living spaces, established grounds, two acres and impressive shedding, it offers something increasingly rare — a home with genuine history, space and versatility, right in the heart of Marton's story.

Deadline Sale 23 September 2026

Set on 8.96 hectares (more or less) of flat to gently rolling land, this well-appointed lifestyle property brings together an extensively renovated home, established gardens, and quality grazing in a setting that embraces sun, space, and rural outlook. The home has been thoughtfully modernised to offer both comfort and style, positioned perfectly to capture its north-west aspect and all-day sun. Each room showcases beautiful rural views, creating a constant connection to the surrounding landscape. Inside, a spacious open-plan living area forms the heart of the home, filled with natural light and enjoying uninterrupted outlooks across the countryside. The modern kitchen and bathroom are well-finished and practical, while three bedrooms provide flexibility for families or those working from home. The office offers extensive storage and is a great space for working from home. Double glazing throughout and a heat pump ensure year-round comfort, while new linear cladding adds a clean, contemporary finish. Outdoor living is well catered for, with a patio that flows easily from the living space and a sheltered barbecue area designed for relaxed entertaining. The garage features automatic opening with the convenience of internal access. Surrounding the home, the gardens are a true highlight, thoughtfully established and ever-changing through the seasons. They offer colour, privacy, and a sense of calm, creating inviting spaces to unwind, entertain, or simply enjoy the setting. The land itself is well set up for lifestyle living, with good fencing including post and batten boundaries and electric internal paddocks. Whether you're looking to graze stock, run horses, or simply enjoy the space, the property offers flexibility and function. A reliable water supply services the paddocks, supporting ease of management year-round. Pockets of native bush add character and shelter, with a small creek running nearby, adding to the ambience and creating a peaceful, natural environment. Excellent garaging and shedding provide ample room for vehicles, equipment, or hobbies, while dual driveway entrances offer convenience and accessibility. Located close to the township of Marton, the property also offers zoning for a range of schooling options including nearby South Makirikiri School, Huntley School, and Nga Tawa Diocesan School. Centrally positioned with easy commuting distance to both Whanganui and Palmerston North, this is a property that delivers the best of both worlds. If you’ve been searching for a lifestyle that offers space, comfort, and a connection to the land, this is one you won’t want to miss

Buyers $1,070,000+