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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 character villa in Lawrence, offering a small-town lifestyle just 45 minutes from Dunedin. This charming three-bedroom home, marketed by Bayleys, features creative interiors, a modernised bathroom, and a large garden with an orchard on a 1012 sqm section.

Ideal for families, it's near the Lawrence Area School and offers abundant outdoor activities, with the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail passing by. The property also presents potential for Airbnb income, making it a versatile gem.

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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