51 Amesbury Drive, Churton Park, Wellington City, Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Guide Price
$855,500
1,475,000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
Description
A special home with timeless
features and superb outdoor living areas designed by Darren Mattews from DC3 Design. Positioned on a prime corner section, and maintained to a high standard 4 bedrooms Office Three bathrooms -2 en-suites Formal and family living Superior landscaping and exceptional outdoor living Built as a Firth show home, with Hot Bloc insulated blocks providing thermal and noise insulation, cedar weatherboards and feature walls of Hinuera Stone. The front entrance door is via a walled courtyard, and the stunning open plan family/dining room has a high stud and a polished concrete Ribraft floor with Sunflo underfloor heating. You'll love the views and seamless flow to the fully fenced private patio garden and lawn, with an outdoor fire for all year entertaining. The kitchen overlooks the family room and the walk-through scullery provides additional storage/ prep space, and internal access to the garage and separate laundry. The large formal lounge is a tranquil retreat, and there's a wood burner to enhance the ambience of this peaceful room. The upper-level floor is Unispan concrete providing sound proofing between floors, and there's four bedrooms a home office, and three bathrooms, with two bedrooms having their own en-suite bathroom. The extra-large main bedroom also has floor to ceiling windows for maximum light and solar gain. 51 Amesbury Drive, Churton Park is a unique home, designed to please and built to endure. For more information and a property brochure, please visit http://www.teamchurton.co.nz Marketed by Collective First National - Your Local Multilingual Sales Team.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Wellington
New Zealand's compact capital, dubbed 'the coolest little capital in the world' by Lonely Planet, with a vibrant arts and cafe culture that punches well above its weight. The CBD is fully walkable and public transit usage is the highest in NZ, but prepare for relentless wind -- it's literally the windiest city in the world. Locals are genuinely friendly and the expat community integrates easily, though the cost of living is high for its size.
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
Gillian Cross & Gareth Robins - Mills Gibbon and Co Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Collective First National
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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