Warm, elegant and wonderfully easy to live in, this Melrose-plan villa pairs modern interiors with a true “lock-up & leave” lifestyle in Rolleston’s Woodcroft Estate.
At a glance
- 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | single garage with internal access
- Open-plan living, level-entry patio, sunny private outlook
- Double glazing, heat pump, LED lighting, fibre, Bosch appliances
- Resident-focused village with community pavilion and onsite manager
- Keep your capital gain on resale; low, clearly defined village fees
The Home
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single internal-access garage with laundry.
- Open-plan living with effortless outdoor flow to a level-entry patio—great for morning sun and entertaining.
- Private master suite with walk-in wardrobe and level-entry ensuite; two guest bedrooms with built-ins; a spacious guest bathroom with level-entry tiled shower.
- Quality specification throughout: double-glazed aluminium joinery, Pink Batts insulation, heat-pump, LED lighting, fibre to the door.
- Stylish kitchen with engineered-stone benchtops and Bosch appliances; tiled wet areas; carpet to living/bedrooms.
- Level-entry access from patio and driveway for comfortable everyday movement.
Village Lifestyle
Woodcroft Estate operates like a traditional village—complete with shared facilities and an onsite Village Manager—so day-to-day living runs smoothly.
Enjoy community amenities, including a pavilion (bookable for private functions) and Rolleston's only bowling green.
Fair Ownership Model
- Licence to Occupy (ORA) where you, not the operator, keep the capital gain when you sell, one of Woodcroft’s biggest advantages.
Everyday Practicalities
- Each home includes a 24-hour monitored emergency call button (no onsite medical care).
Who it suits
Upsizers from smaller units, downsizers wanting single-level living, and anyone seeking a friendly, resident-led retirement community with modern, low-maintenance homes and a fair financial model.
Why Woodcroft and Why Rolleston
Woodcroft Estate offers something unique in retirement living - it’s one of the few resident-owned villages in New Zealand where you keep the capital gain when you sell, ensuring your investment truly benefits you. With a fair and transparent fee structure, modern homes built to high specifications, and a warm, community-driven atmosphere, Woodcroft combines independence with peace of mind. Add to that its location in Rolleston, one of Canterbury’s fastest-growing and best-connected townships, and you have the ideal balance of lifestyle and convenience. Rolleston offers everything you need close at hand—shopping centres, medical services, cafés, and recreational spaces—while still retaining its welcoming, semi-rural feel. Just a short drive from Christchurch, Rolleston is known for its strong community spirit, modern amenities, and easy access to the wider Canterbury region, making it the perfect place to call home.