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60 Big Stone Road, Brighton, Dunedin City, Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

Guide Price

$480,820

829,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to secure your own piece of serene paradise just a few hundred metres from the beach. With 6,912m2 of space around you, coming home to this property will take away the pressures of a busy day, where you can enjoy the outstanding deck in the summer and the comings and goings of the ducks to the duck pond year-round. The tidy and well-proportioned family home offers a sunny, spacious living area heated with a fireplace on wetback for the winter and doors out to the oversized deck which has space for plenty of summer fun. The lounge flows through to a lovely dining area complete with a corner bay window and window seat. A heat pump adds to the heating options and provides cooling for the summer. The kitchen offers good storage and a well-positioned bay window fills the area with natural light. The master bedroom has a lovely outlook from the doors to the deck. There are two further bedrooms, both with built in storage. The family bathroom provides options with the shower and a bath for the kids. The toilet is separate, as is the laundry. Great parking available with the double garage, plus more off-street and there is a very handy large shed. The land can be used for a range of interests and surrounds your very own duck pond. Looking for a chance to get away from the city at the end of the day, or room for the kids and pets to roam, this sanctuary just south of the Brighton village and a stones throw from the beach could be just the spot.

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

Shoz Wheeler - Property Brokers Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Mosgiel

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