177 Blighs Road, Strowan, Christchurch City, Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Guide Price
$869,420
1,499,000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
6
BATHROOMS
3
Description
To download the property files, please copy & paste the following link: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/RX4707755 There is an immediate sense of ease the moment you arrive. Set on a rear, north-facing section, this generously proportioned home is bathed in natural light, with sun-filled living areas that feel warm, open, and welcoming throughout the day. Designed around togetherness, the home offers six bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with ensuite. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for family life, while covered outdoor living creates a natural extension of the home — a place to gather, entertain, and linger year-round, with generous proportions throughout ensuring everyone has room to breathe and retreat.
Features: Quietly positioned on a rear, north-facing section with excellent all-day sun Six generous bedrooms, including a master with ensuite Ground-floor bedroom with a full bathroom, ideal for guests or extended family Dedicated office, perfect for working from home Multiple large living areas designed with family life in mind Exceptionally spacious bedrooms, well-suited to growing families and teenagers Covered outdoor living for comfortable, year-round entertaining Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor Double glazing and two gas fires for warmth, comfort, and ambience Four-car garaging – storage, workshop, or a shrine to your favourite hobby car Zoned for Christchurch Boys’ High School, Christchurch Girls’ High School, Heaton Intermediate, and Waimairi School This has been a home filled with laughter, shared moments, and memories made with family and friends. With the owners now ready for their next chapter, this is an opportunity to secure a substantial family home and make it your own. $1,499,000 Offers Over
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
How New Zealand scores for American expats
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.
Need a local attorney in New Zealand?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Nick Cowdy - Cowdy (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Christchurch
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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