This characterful 3-bedroom home, located at 18a Leeston And Lake Road, Leeston, Selwyn, offers a unique blend of modern and traditional features. With 1 bathroom, 2 car parks, and a floor area of 140m² on a generous 701m² freehold section, this property is perfect for families. Built in 1920, the house has wood walls and an iron roof, both in average condition, and sits on level land. The open plan kitchen/dining/living areas are complemented by French doors leading to a sunny deck, ideal for outdoor living. Heating is provided by a log fire and a nightstore heater, with insulation in the ceilings and underfloor.
The property's capital value has remained steady at $540,000 since July 2021, with no increase by September 2021. The HouGarden AVM estimates its value at $520,000, while the latest sale on January 23, 2024, was for $510,000, showing a significant increase from its previous sale at $372,000 on July 9, 2015. This demonstrates a stable market value with potential for growth.
In terms of education, the property is zoned for several high-decile schools, including Villa Maria College (Decile 9), Ellesmere College (Decile 8), Leeston School (Decile 8), St Thomas of Canterbury College (Decile 8), Middleton Grange School (Years 11 - 13) (Decile 9), Aidanfield Christian School (Decile 8), and Christchurch Adventist School (Decile 5), offering excellent options for families with school-aged children.
Updated on April 06, 2024.
Wāhi Tiriti | Tawhiti | Tau Rūma Moe | Tau Rūma Horoi | Rohe Whare | Wā Hokona | Utu Hokona | Pūtake Raraunga | |
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 | 0.18 km | 2 | 1 | 80m2 | 2024 04 03 | $320,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.17 km | 3 | 125m2 | 2024 02 22 | $550,000 | Council approved | ||
0.17 km | 3 | 167m2 | 2024 02 17 | $636,500 | Council approved | |||
0.28 km | 4 | 2 | 230m2 | 2024 02 07 | $722,500 | Council approved | ||
 | 0.19 km | 4 | 265m2 | 2024 01 10 | $815,000 | Council approved |