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118 Johnston Road, Rakaia, Ashburton

Deadline Sale 8th May

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163m²

40468ha

Room to Roam on Johnston Road

Mornings here start with open skies, wide lawns and the kind of quiet that only country living delivers. This three-bedroom lifestyle dwelling on Johnston Road gives you space to spread out with a 163m² home, two dwellings, two bathrooms and exceptional parking capacity, all set within easy reach of Rakaia township.The main living zone is light, generous and easy to live in, with lounge and dining sharing one open space that feels made for both everyday family life and larger gatherings. Large sliders open straight to the concrete patio and lawn, creating an easy indoor-outdoor connection for those summer barbecues. The kitchen stays connected to it all with a practical U-shaped layout, good bench space and easy-care flooring, while a heat pump helps keep the hub comfortable year-round.Down the hall, the main bedroom offers a restful retreat with good natural light, built-in wardrobe storage and its own ensuite. Two further bedrooms are neutrally finished, making them easy to adapt for family, guests or work-from-home use. A second bathroom supports the rest of the household and storage through the home adds welcome practicality to daily life.Outside is where this property really opens up. Broad fenced lawns give children and pets room to roam, while the gravel drives and extensive parking areas create serious flexibility for extra vehicles, trailers, boats or work gear. The second dwelling adds another layer of versatility, with its own open-plan kitchen and living space that could serve as a studio, overflow accommodation or a useful separate zone for extended living. Adding even more scope, the property includes 40 dog kennels and could also be purchased as a boarding kennel or cattery business.Rakaia School is on Dunford Street and Rakaia Domain sits in the north-west of the township, adding to the appeal for buyers wanting space with community amenities within reach. Get in touch with Debbie Simmons to arrange your viewing. Deadline sale Friday 8th of May by 4.30pm (Unless Sold Prior).

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Type

Lifestyle Section

Property ID

17673

Listed on

17/04/2026

Updated

25 minutes ago

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 1 days (last updated on 17 April) and was last sold in 2004 for $107,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $985,000 and its latest rating valuation by Ashburton council is $940,000 as of 2024. There are 10 3-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 23 properties for sale in Rakaia.

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163m²

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4.05ha

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Rakaia, Ashburton

Rakaia is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Ashburton, one of 21 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Rakaia is the 7th largest suburb of Ashburton in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Rakaia provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Rakaia is made up of approximately 77% residential housing , 1% residential investment housing and 22% lifestyle properties.

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