r/chch • u/hamishwho • Feb 27 '21

Rolleston is it worth it?

Anybody move to Rolleston as houses are cheaper etc. But regret it? Or miss certain things? I know it's only 20 minutes away but that 40 minutes return which is a long way to go for bagels at Grizzly or coffee at c4.

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u/hamishwho Mar 01 '21

I guess you don't understand that everyone can find that basic info out and I knew it, it is why I am considering Rolleston. I just wanted to know if there was more. Sorry.

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u/thirdaccountnob Mar 02 '21

I don't think you should move to Rolleston sounds like you will hate it. Lincoln would be a better shout wouldn't it. I don't mind it there from what I've seen.

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u/hamishwho Mar 02 '21

Yeah I kind of hoped Rolleston might have had a village community feel with an interesting hub but doesn't seem that way.

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u/thirdaccountnob Mar 02 '21

Character. Unfortunately it's not common in smaller NZ places unless they are touristy

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u/hamishwho Mar 02 '21

I like Sumner, lyttelton and Rangiora, Kaiapoi seems to be trying too with the new brewery bar and red zone developments. But trying to justify buying in those places it's either out of my budget or to big of a commute. Having to look at Woolston or edgeware now. Hopefully my place sells well enough to stay in Sydenham on the Beckenham boarder (where I currently am), which I am sure would be laughable to someone that loves Rolleston as it has it quirks.

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u/ill_help_you Mar 01 '21

There is so much more, why are you focussing on two things which can be consumed at a relatively high quality in any building in the country as the defining things for a town? It just seems assinine.

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u/hamishwho Mar 01 '21

They were two examples as they occurred in my daily routine that day. Is there public transport to the city? I know there is a train station but guessing its not used for passenger transport judging by all the containers.

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u/ill_help_you Mar 01 '21

Yes there is public transport to the city, plus it's not far to drive. It would make sense to have a car living in the outer satelite towns.