| For a long time this part of Canterbury was | | | | settle, there is a medical centre and several health |
| considered to be too far out to be any good for | | | | associated practitioners. It's a safe and secure |
| purchasers, but looking at a home for sale in Diamond | | | | community where people still look out for each other |
| Harbour is now considered both a good lifestyle and | | | | which can be a huge plus. |
| investment choice. While the area is restricted in part | | | | If you are a small business owner who can work from |
| by it's geographical remoteness in terms of roads in | | | | home, it is ideal - there is not a huge amount of shops |
| and out, many people have found the commute is a | | | | to distract you away from your work, and it's pretty |
| great way to unwind at the end of a hard day, or they | | | | and quiet. A house for sale in Diamond Harbour often |
| have relocated their businesses to the area so they | | | | offers incredible views of the ocean, the hills or |
| can enjoy the picturesque surrounds all the time. | | | | surrounding farmland. It's a place you can relax and |
| So what sort of people would be most suited to the | | | | create in effectively - in fact some of New Zealand's |
| area? Many say that teenagers find it trickier out in | | | | most popular and loved artists and writers work in this |
| that part of Canterbury as there is no high school. | | | | part of the country. |
| However if they are outdoor type kids, and you can | | | | If of course you like the idea of living out here but don't |
| consider boarding them in Christchurch during the | | | | like the road, you can always take the ferry into work, |
| week, they may enjoy the weekend escapes or if | | | | as it leaves from here to Lyttleton. A house for sale in |
| they are into sailing, mountain biking, road cycling they | | | | Diamond Harbour may just be the type of place you |
| will love it here all the time. Primary aged and young | | | | are looking for to bring back a good work life balance, |
| children generally love it as there is so much | | | | or to see your quieter days out with, enjoying one of |
| opportunity to get out and spend time exploring. | | | | the most beautiful parts of New Zealand's shore line. |
| If you are nearing retirement, it can be a lovely place to | | | | |