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186 Mill Road, Kaikoura, Kaikōura

Deadline Sale Closes 04/02/2026

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120m²

7,765m²

Seeking a New Custodian!

For the first time, this remarkable property is being offered to the open market as a private home.

Known for generations as The Old Convent, this is a place shaped by time, care and community. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense that this land has been loved and that it still has more to give.

Mature trees, planted over a century ago, frame the grounds and create a feeling of calm and a sense of slowness. A teddington chip circular driveway gently leads you home, where the restored three-bedroom residence sits quietly within its surroundings. Inside, oak floors and Mokum linen drapes bring warmth and softness, blending heritage character with everyday comfort. It is elegant without being precious, a home that feels immediately settled and welcoming.

The renovation has been approached with respect and restraint, allowing the building's history to remain present while supporting modern living. Outside, original brick details and a beautiful arched feature speak to the past, while the grounds invite exploration and possibility. A newly built four-bay implement shed provides generous storage or workspace, and established vegetable gardens sit protected at the rear, ready to be enjoyed.

First established in the early 1900s as a Catholic school funded by the Notre Dame des Missions Sisters, this land has long been a place of gathering, learning, and connection. Although the original school buildings were lost in the 2016 earthquake, the spirit of the place remains. Locals still speak fondly of their time here, and that sense of shared memory is something you can feel.

The current owners share;

"It never felt like we truly owned it, more that we were looking after it. Living here for the past seven years has been incredibly special. The trees, the birdlife, the openness of the land… it's unlike anywhere else. We've hosted family, imagined future possibilities, and even landed a helicopter on the front lawn. It's a place that stays with you."

This is more than a home. It is an opportunity to step into a story already written - and to carry it forward with care.

Now ready for its next chapter, The Old Convent awaits a new custodian who understands the value of heritage, space and meaning.

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Type

House

Property ID

L38955151

Listed on

07/01/2026

Updated

2 days ago

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 4 days (last updated on 7 January) and was last sold in 2003 for $955,000. Its latest rating valuation by Kaikōura council is $476,000 as of 2024. There are 25 3-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 90 properties for sale in Kaikoura.

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Land area

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Type of title

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Kaikōura, Kaikōura

Kaikoura is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Kaikoura, one of 4 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Kaikoura is the largest suburb of Kaikoura in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Kaikoura provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1890 - 1899. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Kaikoura is made up of approximately 79% residential housing , 2% residential investment housing and 20% lifestyle properties.

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