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A small-town gem for big-city folk, under $450k

A character-filled Lawrence villa offers affordable family living, gardens and small-town charm near Dunedin.

Gill South
Last updated: 27 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Discover an affordable lifestyle in Lawrence, South Otago, with this three-bedroom character villa, perfect for families seeking a simpler life 45 minutes from Dunedin. The 1927 home features colourful interiors, a large garden, and an orchard for self-sufficiency.

Benefit from a strong community with a nearby school and aquatic centre. The Clutha Gold Cycle Trail passes the property, and outbuildings present potential for Airbnb income, making it a unique and practical opportunity.

The three-bedroom villa was built around 1927. Photo: Bayleys

The home features a spacious patio area for entertaining. Photo: Bayleys

Lawrence is a small town in the Clutha district of South Otago, 45 minutes from Dunedin airport, and a place where gold was discovered in 1861. Photo: Bayleys

A $445,000 price tag to raise your children or enjoy your retirement in an Otago town with heaps going on. Photo: Bayleys

Tempted to go back to a simpler time of, say, 20 years ago?. Photo: Bayleys

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