71 Benson Rd, Gisborne South is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 92100m2 and floor size of 194m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2009.
Set amid rolling countryside and established native landscapes, presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a truly self-sufficient lifestyle property of remarkable scale, privacy, and quality. Offering the perfect balance of modern comfort and rural tranquillity, this is a once in a generation holding that caters to families, hobby farmers, and lifestyle seekers alike.
The residence itself is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully updated, showcasing Tasmanian Oak engineered flooring, double-glazed windows, and an intelligent layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. Climate comfort is assured year-round with individual split-system units to all bedrooms and living areas, overhead fans, a slow-combustion wood fire, and a charming open fireplace.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen is a standout, featuring stone bench tops, premium Miele appliances including an induction cooktop, pyrolytic self cleaning oven, microwave/grill, and warming/dough-proving drawer. A huge adjoining laundry with additional pantry space enhances functionality and storage, making the home as practical as it is beautiful.
Step outside and the lifestyle truly unfolds. Designed for year round enjoyment, the property boasts a covered outdoor entertaining area, complete with a wood fire stone pizza oven and barbecue, overlooking expansive gardens and open paddocks. A unique highlight is the wood fire outdoor sauna, offering a private retreat immersed in nature.
Sustainability and self reliance are core features, with a massive eleven kilowatt solar system, integrated generator connection for blackout protection, solar hot water, and three 30,000-litre freshwater tanks supplying both the home and irrigation - meaning water has never needed to be purchased. Starlink internet ensures seamless connectivity, ideal for working from home.
The land is equally impressive, featuring eight fenced paddocks suitable for grazing, a large wildlife rich dam, forested areas providing abundant firewood, and extensive native gardens attracting birdlife year round. A productive orchard includes redcurrants, blackcurrants, figs, mulberries, apples, pears, cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, quinces, plums, passionfruit, rhubarb, hazelnuts, almonds, and even walnuts, complemented by a vineyard (cabernet and shiraz) and an established olive grove.
Infrastructure is extensive and ideal for trades, storage, or agricultural pursuits, with a large shed with kitchenette, an adjoining insulated shed perfect for wine making or creative use, a huge workshop with shelving, hay shed, and covered storage areas. The property is also wired for a dog containment system in the home paddock.
Additional features include a remote gated entry controllable via screen, app, keypad, or remote clicker, and a comprehensive security camera system for peace of mind.
Offering privacy, productivity, and a premium country lifestyle just minutes from Gisborne's township amenities, this is a truly rare offering where every detail has been carefully considered.
Call Trent Mason on 0433 320 407 to register your interest for a private viewing or for the scheduled open home!
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The size of Gisborne South is approximately 17.9 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 1.9% of total area. The population of Gisborne South in 2016 was 799 people. By 2021 the population was 854 showing a population growth of 6.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Gisborne South is 50-59 years. Households in Gisborne South are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Gisborne South work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 92.80% of the homes in Gisborne South were owner-occupied compared with 94.10% in 2016.
Gisborne South has 358 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Gisborne South have seen a 47.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 44.39% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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