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83 Duncan Road, Hampden, Waitaki, Otago

Queenstown, New Zealand

Guide Price

$318,420

549,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

If you are looking for a Rural project, then look at this property. Being sold in "As is Where is" condition, this elevated and private lifestyle property has stunning views, both rural and of the ocean. The property consists of a three bedroom home that is ready and waiting to be enhanced and modernised. French doors make a welcoming entrance way into the home. Open plan kitchen/dining with interconnecting lounge and a freestanding logburner. There is a HRV system and the Vendor advises there is insulation in the ceiling. A deck located off the dining room offers indoor/outdoor flow and has widespread views of Hampden, down to Moeraki and out to the ocean. Master bedroom has built in wardrobe and bedrooms two and three are both single. Bathroom has shower over the bath, toilet is separate and there is a setup in the kitchen for the laundry. Outbuildings include single garage, a garage/shed with killing shed and raised floor for crutching. In the yard paddock there is a multi bay shed that includes two stable blocks, shed and hen house, a water tank and pump shed The property currently gets 1.5points of water a day with options for two more. Around the home, plantings include apple tree, natives and established macrocarpa. Then there is pasture land that has been previously grazed by horses and sheep. This leads down to the lower paddock/gully where there are approx. 100 x pines, 20 x 20year old Californian Redwoods, Macrocarpa, NZ Silver Fern and various other species. The Kuri creek is the boundary at the bottom of the gully. Hampden is well known to have its own wee micro climate with a nice beach and close to the well known Moeraki boulders. It is a very popular holiday destination for its scenery and fishing and renowned fish and chips. It has a supermarket, cafe with its delicious home made pies along with the tavern. It is approx. 35km to Oamaru and approx 79.5 km to Dunedin. Viewing by appointment only, Information booklet attached on Professionals Website. Call Leona 0274 820 908 or Anna 0272 108 448 to view

Location

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Living in Queenstown

New Zealand's adventure capital set against dramatic Southern Alps scenery, popular with outdoorsy types who want skiing, hiking, and bungee jumping on their doorstep. It's a small town (about 50,000) that runs on tourism, meaning seasonal work is common and housing costs are inflated well beyond what the town's size would suggest. A stunning place to live if you can afford it and don't mind the isolation.

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

Leona Stretch - New Heights Real Estate 2022 Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Professionals North Otago

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