21 Orari-Rangitata Highway, Orari, Timaru

"As is, where is" - Old bones, big heart

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 29 Oct 2025
Level 1, 247 Stafford Street, Timaru

Call your bank, call your broker, make no mistake, this will sell on Auction day and the clock has started ticking to the big day.

On offer is a rare slice of history ready for revival. Built in the 1870s, the original Station Master's House in Orari is ready for its next chapter. Full of character and waiting for the right person to bring it back to life, this property is being sold strictly "as is, where is", with no vendor warranties - ideal for someone with vision, energy, and the willingness to get stuck in. This is a great opportunity to get on the property ladder.

If you've ever dreamed of a rural lifestyle with a bit of history, a touch of charm, and room for your four-legged friends - this is your starting point. The basic infrastructure is in place but make no mistake - this is not a weekend project. It will require serious elbow grease, commitment, and vision to transform this rough gem into a polished diamond. But for the home renovator or hands-on buyer willing to take it on, it's the perfect canvas to experiment, learn, and refine your skills while restoring a piece of local history.

Alternatively, give it a tidy-up and make it comfortable enough to live in for a few years while you plan and dream up what your future home here could look like.

Highlights:
•Original 1870s homestead with character
•Log burner, coal range, and insulation already in place for those cozy winter nights
•State Highway 1 frontage - excellent exposure for a roadside business opportunity (with the appropriate consents)
•Great visibility - making it ideal for anything from a gallery, roadside stall, or vintage shop to a home office with profile
•Train lovers take note - close proximity to the main line makes this a dream spot for railway enthusiasts or train spotters
•Your first taste of the good life: space for chickens, a lamb, maybe even a pig
•Positioned on a generous section in Orari, with room to grow, plant, and expand

This is not a turnkey home - it's a character-filled challenge with a whole lot of heart. For the right buyer, it's a rewarding opportunity to restore, revive, and build a lifestyle - or even a business - around this unique slice of history.

Roll up your sleeves and revive a piece of Canterbury history.