Affordable living at Carey Street
Where families can settle, grow and thrive.
Welcome to Carey Street, a brand new community that’s purpose-built to help working families with children into modern, warm, efficient and affordable homes.
Carey Street offers two-bedroom & three-bedroom duplex-style, two-storey townhouses set in family-focused Somerfield, south Christchurch.
They’re built for families, with easy-care private courtyards and a shared community common, and they’re close to parks, childcare, schools and services.
The homes are available now for low-to-median income working families with children who are supported by ŌCHT’s Secure Home leasehold and Affordable Rental (Family Homes) programmes.
Affordable living at Carey Street
Specifications
Two storey, duplex-style townhouse
Open plan living, dining and kitchen
One bathroom, two toilets
Double glazed; wall, ceiling, underfloor insulation
Heat pump, smart hot water cylinder
One car park, fully fenced private courtyard
Price
Two bedroom home
Affordable Rental (Family Homes): $422.65 per week
Secure Home leasehold purchase: $350,000
Affordable Rental (Family Homes): $506.60 per week
Secure Home leasehold purchase: $450,000
Three bedroom home
Affordable Rental (Family Homes) is no more than 79% the average market rent for the area. The Secure Home leasehold purchase price is based on the cost of construction - land cost is excluded.
Prices correct July 2024.
Please contact us to confirm current prices.
Location: Carey Street, Somerfield
Schools: Cashmere High School (in zone), Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School (in zone), Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo (in zone), Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whanau Tahi, St Peter’s School.
Health care: Pharmacy, GPs on nearby Colombo Street.
Childcare: Nearby services include Waka Huia Childcare, Somerfield Community Play Centre.
Barrington Mall is a 4 minute drive away.
South Christchurch Library is a 4 minute drive away.