10 Wilmington Place, Shirley, Christchurch City, Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Guide Price
$498800
860000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
Description
Loved and cared for by the same owners for 26 years, this very spacious and comfortable family home is now ready for its next chapter. Positioned on a large, well-established section in a peaceful neighbourhood with convenient city-proximity access, it presents an excellent setting for a new family to love for years to come. The home
features a practical open-plan layout for easy connection between kitchen, dining and living, with great space and high ceilings. Four double bedrooms are available and the master bedroom includes its own ensuite, walk-in-robe and direct patio-access. Three heat-pumps throughout the home provide easily controlled home-warmth, and both the kitchen and bathrooms utilise heated-tiles. The home is warm, comfortable and well-presented - and with the ability to still easily refresh and personalise if desired. The grounds are beautifully established, but not too high-maintenance, with large lawn spaces and outdoor patios to enjoy - with a wide front-entrance allowing the potential to develop additional off-street parking to the garage, if needed.
- 4 x Bdrms - Master ensuite + walk-in-robe + patio-access - Open-plan living + high-ceilings - Heated tiled kitchen & bthrms - Separate laundry - 3 x Heat-pumps + night-store - Dble glazing & insulated - Alarm - Dble garage - Fully-fenced established section - Garden shed - Approx. 2000's - Approx. 691m2 Land Situated in the established neighbourhood of Fairway Park near Wilmington Reserve and close to the exciting Homebase shopping centre, set to be Christchurch's biggest large-format shopping centre, with shopping and food conveniently close - whilst also only minutes away from The Palms shopping centre nearby. To download further documentation on this property, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://harcourts.net/L39466183
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Christchurch
Rebuilt and reimagined after the 2011 earthquakes, Christchurch is New Zealand's most affordable major city with a flat, bikeable layout and easy access to both beaches and ski fields. The rebuild has created a modern, innovative city center, and the Canterbury region offers a drier, sunnier climate than Wellington or Auckland. A smaller expat community means a more authentic Kiwi experience.
Morning surf before work, weekends tramping through Lord-of-the-Rings landscapes, and a laid-back culture where shoes are optional and nature is never more than ten minutes away.
Visa
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — points-based system requiring a skilled job offer in NZ. New pathways opening August 2026 for trades workers and those with 5+ years experience. Accredited Employer Work Visa is the faster route if you already have a job offer.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to New Zealand→Key Fact
NZ has strict biosecurity laws — importing food, plants, or outdoor gear can result in heavy fines. The work-life balance is exceptional, but the job market is small and remote from everywhere.
Learn more: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad→New Zealand at a glance
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Cost of buying in New Zealand
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-5% of purchase price
- ·No stamp duty
- ·Legal/conveyancing: NZ$1,500-3,000
- ·Building inspection: NZ$500-800
- ·LIM report: NZ$300-400
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.3-1.5% of government valuation (varies by council)
Insurance
NZ$1,500-3,000/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
NZ$300-600/mo for apartments (body corporate)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (2.5-4%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreign buyers BANNED from existing homes (2018 ban). Can only buy new-build apartments in large developments.
Legal help in New Zealand
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
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Contact Agent
Mitchell Roberts - Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Harcourts, The Palms
Next steps for moving to New Zealand
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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