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539-549 Upper Hook Road, Hunter

Waimate · Waimate District

Negotiation

  • 2
  • 2
  • 3
  • 3.94 ha
  • Lifestyle with dwelling

Tranquil lifestyle property, established nursery

Nestled in a warm, bush-clad valley along the peaceful Hook River, this unique property offers a blend of natural beauty, productive horticulture, and comfortable living. Known as "Hook Bush Nurseries", this established lifestyle property presents a rare opportunity to own a productive nursery business set in a tranquil setting with a nearby meandering river.

The stone home, thoughtfully nestled into the hillside, provides around 101sqm of modernised living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Recently renovated, the open-plan, north-facing home maximizes sunlight and serenity, perfect for appreciating the stunning surroundings and native birdlife, including tui, bell birds, and more.

The property offers extensive grounds with hundreds of rhododendrons, flowering trees, an orchard, vegetable garden, berry bushes, and even chickens. Further you will have a serene sunken garden and pizza oven and outdoor living area in your front garden

Primary school bus access right at the gate. Easy access to nearby towns: just 15 minutes to Waimate township and 30 minutes to Timaru.

The nursery business spans over 26 years, featuring:

•Five tunnel houses and three shade houses for cultivating a wide range of plants •Two propagating sheds and multiple small greenhouses •A three-bay implement shed and ancillary wood sheds •Fully reliable irrigation system controllable via cellphone •A full plant list is available on request

The nursery has previously boasted a loyal client base across the South Island with strong wholesale potential and opportunities to expand retail door sales or local trade. However the vendors are not horticulturist and have been leasing the nursery, purchasing for the private and peaceful qualities this property brought them.

The property's garden walls and natural setting also make it an ideal wedding venue, with popular walking destinations like Gunns Bush and Mount Studholme close by. The vendors have even operated the home successfully as an Airbnb.

This lifestyle property combines peaceful living, business opportunity, and stunning natural surroundings in a location ideal for plant propagation and growth. With the lease of Nursery having just come to an end there is also a lease opportunity available and potential accommodation income.

Price by negotiation.

Contact us as the sole agency to arrange a viewing, further details and a price guide by request.

Explore the potential of 539 Upper Hook Road today.

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ON
5 Oct 2026
On the market
Negotiation
Listed for sale
Bayleys WaimateIan Moore, Indy O'Donnell-Fluit

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$0 at 4.49% 1 year fixed with China Construction Bank, over 30 years
Loan length
1 year fixed today · 17 lenders
Lowest4.49%CCB · special
Average5.02%
Highest5.35%Kookmin
All 17 lenders at 1 year fixed
  • China Construction Bank4.49%s
  • ICBC4.65%s
  • Bank of China4.68%s
  • AIA New Zealand4.99%
  • ANZ Bank New Zealand4.99%s
  • ASB Bank4.99%
  • Bank of Baroda4.99%
  • Police Credit Union4.99%
  • TSB Bank4.99%s
  • Unity Credit Union4.99%s
  • Kiwibank5.15%s
  • Bank of New Zealand5.19%
  • SBS Bank5.19%s
  • The Co-operative Bank5.19%s
  • Westpac New Zealand5.19%s
  • First Credit Union5.29%s
  • Kookmin Bank Auckland Branch5.35%
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Property data

  • Property categoryUse not published
  • CouncilWaimate District
  • Valuation #25140-13000

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  • Title number745264
  • Title typeFreeholdGuaranteedStandard registered title
  • Estate descriptionFee Simple, 1/1, Lot 2 Deposited Plan 500647, 39,430 m2
  • Legal descriptionLot 2 Deposited Plan 500647
  • Land area3.94 ha
  • Title issued24 Oct 2017
  • Land districtCanterbury
  • Addresses on this property2
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