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Enjoy spacious country living while still having easy access to the city in one of these dreamy lifestyle properties for sale People often dream of a lifestyle where they can enjoy all the benefits of country living, while still being able to easily access the amenities of the city. With New Zealanders facing weeks in […]

Nestled on the fringes of Auckland, these impressive properties for sale offer peace, privacy, and an enviable lifestyle A lot of us dream of escaping the pressures of city life and retreating to a lifestyle block at the end of the day to enjoy some peace and privacy. However many properties come with hefty demands […]

An untamed farm and basic barn house looking out towards Waihi Beach was the ideal project for this handy family. See the before and afters below Meet + greet Kate Clay, 42 (interior designer), Brent Clay, 49 (licensed building practitioner), Stella, 17, Riley, 8, and Tex, 7. Honesty box What did you do yourselves? And […]

An untamed farm and basic barn house looking out towards Waihi Beach was the ideal project for this handy family Interior designer Kate Clay, her builder husband Brent, and various other family members combined their talents to give an ugly duckling the swan treatment in the hills above Waihi Beach. Where did you move from? […]

Enjoy a sense of rural tranquility and escape from city pressures in one of these idyllic lifestyle blocks for sale The dream of a peaceful life enjoying all the countryside has to offer will only come true if you commit to making it happen. Blocks can vary from under 1 hectare to more sizable holdings […]

Comprised of immaculate interiors, three acres of lush land and beautiful landscaping, this four-bedroom home is perfect for a growing family  Details Address: 279 Ara-Kotinga, Whitford, Manukau City Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Parking: 2 Garage Contact details Contact: Cassandra Opie, 021 434 777 and Elise Obern, 021 182 5939 For sale: Expressions of interest close 4:00pm […]

This architecturally designed home nestled in the most picturesque setting near the Papanui Inlet can offer an incredible lifestyle to its new owners Details Address: 83 Dick Road, Portobello, Dunedin Land Size: 17.8 ha Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Parking: 2 Garage Contact details Contact: Leona Munro, 0274 550 378 Tender: Closes 17th April 2019 2.00pm […]

With their private grounds, impressive pools and grand houses, these exceptional properties for sale from across the country tick all the luxury boxes Who needs to go on holiday when your home is so gorgeous that you feel like you’re on one all the time? Some lifestyle properties offer resort-style living with pool areas, entertainers’ […]

You’ll want to pack your bags and head to the countryside as soon as you see these stunning homes from across the South Island With spectacular scenery and spoilt for space, the South Island offers some wonderful options for city dwellers looking for a slice of rural life. From heritage homes, to new builds with […]

A whimsical family home in Whitford has layers of luxurious textures and living spaces. This Whitford home will inspire you to leave the city behind Past a yellow diamond road sign, a horse rider at sunset, you’ll find the entrance to the Purvis family home. With a dressage arena and stables to the left, horse […]

High-quality materials shine out in simple furnishings that have a penchant for the raw and natural in this Hawke’s Bay Airbnb Meet and greet Mike Stanton and Carol Stanton (both retired). This little cottage in the middle of an olive grove uses space wisely What would you never do again? Carol: This build was amazing. […]

These showstopping lifestyle blocks from around New Zealand will make you want to pack your bags and head to the country immediately 7 lifestyle blocks around New Zealand to live quarter acre dream in Swapping city life for a rural retreat is a common Kiwi aspiration – it’s hard to resist the allure of the […]

If your dream is to escape the city to your very own lifestyle block then these practical tips are for you. Check out our advice and make sure your move is a happy one Chase the lifestyle block dream with these 4 practical tips Swapping city life for a rural retreat is a common Kiwi […]

This small secondary dwelling on a Hawke’s Bay lifestyle block was designed to accommodate extended family but has found new purpose as an Airbnb Meet and greet Mike Stanton and Carol Stanton (both retired). Sydney-side to countryside When Kiwi couple Mike and Carol Stanton returned to New Zealand after 27 years in Sydney, their intention […]

This home in Rolleston, just outside of Christchurch, has taken a traditional lifestyle block and created a spot perfect for family living in 2017 This modern country home in Christchurch is filled with colourful style Kate McNamara and her husband Mark moved from Sydney to Christchurch in 2009 when Mark was offered a racing commentator’s […]

This Australian couple and their children have created a slice of paradise on a lifestyle block in Christchurch filled with pattern, pops of colour and pets Meet and greet Katie McNamara, stay-at-home mum and founder/designer of online children’s clothing brand LaVieKid, Mark McNamara, New Zealand Racing Board commentator, William, 3, and Bronte, 1, plus spaniels […]