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210 Tirohanga Road, NORTH TAIERI, Dunedin City, Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

Guide Price

$498,800

860,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

Situated in one of Dunedin’s most sought-after lifestyle block locations, this unique homestead sits back from the road on two hectares of fertile land. It is positioned to maximise privacy, peace, and sunshine. The property is sheltered by a belt of mature trees along with native plantings, allowing you to awake to the sounds of birdsong. Your own personal retreat. Built on a strong foundation and constructed of concrete block and Ferro cement, tile roof, double-glazed windows, with traditional limewash finish, and beautiful, lovingly handcrafted timbers featuring throughout the home. The design of the home is creative and energy efficient. Partially completed, with the structural elements in place and many of the materials for completing this unique eco-friendly home onsite. Ready for the new owners, is the completed sleep-out annex with walk in wardrobe and en-suite. In the main house a generous yet cosy open plan kitchen/dining/living space offers both traditional wood stove oven with wet back as well as a modern gas hob/electric oven. The pantry is huge – ample space to store all your dream appliances and enough food storage space to make a prepper swoon. A covered breezeway connects the main dwelling to a generous workshop/studio complete with work benches and wall to wall storage. This is complemented by another generous space perfect for storing a ride-on mower, garden implements and much, much more. To be completed are two wings of the main dwelling comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate toilet, and laundry/storage/utility room, all opening onto an expansive, curved hallway built into a man-made berm for thermal modulation throughout the year. Ample water supply provided by 2x 30000 litre tanks, complemented by an eco-friendly Oasis waste-water system. This lifestyle property is the perfect canvas for creating your own self-sufficient oasis, where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of life, bask in the beauty of the natural surroundings, and look forward to relishing the warmth and comfort of an ecologically designed, truly unique and beautiful home. Offered for sale on as ‘as is, where is’ basis. Please contact agent for set viewing time appointments.

Location

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Living in Dunedin

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
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New Zealand at a glance

How New Zealand scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Expensive
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Widely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Clean
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Moderate
🚇Transit
Limited

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

Elena Martin - One Agency - The Property Specialists (Licensed: REAA 2008)

Next steps for moving to New Zealand

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

realestate.co.nz

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Currency

NZD