3 Grove Place, Rangiora, Waimakariri, Canterbury

This much loved family home has been the heart of my wife's family’s story since the late 1980s; a place where childhood adventures, teenage milestones, and new generations all found their beginning. From Christmas gatherings filled with the warmth of Mum’s cooking to long summer days spent picking grapes, swinging on the rotary clothesline, and exploring every corner of the backyard, this home has been the backdrop to decades of treasured memories.

Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac, it offered the perfect environment for games with neighbourhood friends, easy walks to Ashgrove School, and later Rangiora High School. The teen years brought their own chapters - sneaking out to meet mates, getting caught, being grounded, learning to drive, and proudly parking that very first car in the driveway. With three siblings growing up here, each carrying their own stories, this isn’t just a house; it’s a true family home.

Years later, another generation continued the legacy when my wife and I, with our own two girls lived here while we built in Rangiora, creating fresh memories in a place already rich with history. Built on one of Rangiora's highest points of the water table, a detail known well by the owner after many years working at the Council, the home was constructed to a high standard and has stood proudly ever since.

Inside, the massive lounge offers ample space to gather, relax, and entertain, along with access to the rear yard. The open-plan dining and updated kitchen is the hub of the home, with the dining area large enough to double as a second living space if desired. Four genuine double bedrooms provide room for the whole family, complemented by an updated bathroom, separate toilet, and internal laundry. Comfort is ensured with a heat pump and DVS ventilation system. While the original fire has been removed, the flue remains, making it easy to install a new one if you wish.

Key Features:

• 4 genuine double bedrooms
• Large living + open-plan kitchen/dining
• Updated bathroom with a separate toilet
• Heat pump + DVS ventilation system
• Generous private and established section (space for a sleepout)
• House 190m2 (approx)
• Land 729m2 (approx)

Warm, welcoming, and wonderfully familiar, this home is ready to begin a new chapter with its next family — one that will cherish it just as much as we have.