What school zones is this property in?

The address provides full primary-through-secondary in-zone state schooling, being in zone for Lemonwood Grove School (Year 1–8) and Rolleston College (Year 9–13). It also falls within the enrolment schemes of several state-integrated schools, including Rolleston Christian School and Villa Maria College, where preference criteria apply.

What have nearby properties sold for recently?

In Rolleston, 517 three-bedroom freehold properties were sold across the suburb between September 2025 and August 2026. Sale prices over this period had a median of $739,000, with transactions ranging from $221,739 to $3,910,000.

What is the sales history of this property?

The property was last sold in June 2019 at an unrecorded price and has now been held for over seven years, returning to the market in October 2026. Available page history also shows an earlier listing in May 2019 at $549,000.

What are the CV and land details?

The property has a 2024 government CV of $780,000, with land value accounting for $330,000. It holds a Freehold title in the Inner Plains zone on a level site, featuring a 2018-built brick home with tiled roofing in good condition.

What transport and amenities are nearby?

Everyday recreation is within easy reach, with Westmoor Park roughly a 12-minute walk away, while Foster Park and the Selwyn Sports Centre are both around 1.6 km from the home. The wider Rolleston area also provides essential amenities, including four supermarkets such as PAK'nSAVE and New World, alongside local medical and pharmacy services.

What is the neighbourhood like?

The Thames Drive neighbourhood carries a median government CV of around $700,000, with all recorded homes falling within the $500,000 to $1,000,000 bracket. The area is made up entirely of freehold properties, dominated primarily by three-bedroom homes.

Exterior - 18 Thames Drive, Rolleston, Selwyn, Canterbury

Living room - 18 Thames Drive, Rolleston, Selwyn, Canterbury

Living area

Kitchen

Bedroom - 18 Thames Drive, Rolleston, Selwyn, Canterbury

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Auction 18/11, Wednesday 10:00

18 Thames Drive, Rolleston, Selwyn, Canterbury

Estimate$758K

3Beds

2Baths

Key Facts

Type of titleFreehold

Property TypeResidential - Dwelling

Land area509m²

Floor area178m²

Decade of construction2018

Parking4

ConstructionExternal Walls: Brick Roof: Tiles

Building ConditionExternal Walls: Good Roof: Good

ZoningInner Plains

Time on the marketYesterday

Rolleston 3 Bedroom Room to Grow, Space to Flow

HouseListed YesterdayTop School Zone

Looking for a modern, low-maintenance home with room to grow? This contemporary property at 18 Thames Drive, Rolleston, is ideal for first-home buyers, growing families, or those seeking easy-care living.

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Set on a 509m² freehold section, this home offers three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, two separate living areas, and a dedicated study.

The modern kitchen features a breakfast bar, butler's pantry, and skylight, while a second skylight in the hallway enhances the home's natural light. The master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, with two additional double bedrooms offering built-in wardrobes.

Year-round comfort is covered with two heat pumps and a five-zone ducted heating system. Double glazing, brick construction, and a burglar alarm with sensors on all windows add further appeal.

The internal-access double garage includes a convenient laundry.

Step outside to a private outdoor entertaining area featuring a pergola with electronically operated curtains, creating a sheltered space to enjoy with family and friends.

Conveniently located close to schools, shops, transport, and Rolleston's growing amenities, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and practicality.

My vendors have moved on to their next chapter. Now it's your turn to make this home yours!

Contact me today to arrange your viewing.

Auction | Wednesday 18 November 2026 from 10:00am (unless sold prior), Holmwood Auction Rooms, 397 Ilam Road

Property highlights

Decile 10 School Pathway
In zone for Lemonwood Grove School and Rolleston College, both Decile 10.
Modern Kitchen and Butler's Pantry
Island breakfast bar, stone benchtops, butler's pantry, and feature skylight.
Covered Alfresco Entertaining Area
Private pergola, electronically operated curtains, and fully fenced lawn.
Five-Zone Ducted Heating and Brick
Five-zone ducted heating system, two heat pumps, double glazing, and brick construction.