Enduring quality
The combination of a private rear section, north-facing living opening to walled patios and grounds and all the room needed for good living without the usual upkeep make for a desirable property.
Starting with its impressive black lacquered, bolstered doubledoor entry, this two-storey Clyde Rd home is immaculately presented inside and out, with superb north and north-west living and dining spaces.
Built in 1967, it comes with all the advantages of a home from that era, including a solid build, quality materials and a whole lot of space including a rumpus room.
Now extensively renovated and refurbished, it provides contemporary living with a neutral colour palette throughout and the timeless combination of neutral-coloured carpet and dark oak-style flooring in the kitchen and new bathrooms.
Taking full advantage of the north-facing and sheltered outdoor areas, this has family living beautifully encapsulated with living and dining areas opening to the grounds.
Incorporating a breakfast bar and Bosch induction cook top, the new kitchen, with its white cabinetry and engineered stone finish, thoughtfully offers whoever is on cooking and washing up duty views to the grounds and beams of sunlight courtesy of the panelled skylight.
Designed to open or close the flow of living areas according to your needs at the time, the versatile spaces in this home include a bathroom and two double bedrooms downstairs and a further four double bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs.
Housing guests, extended family or working from home are all options here with the only hard decision being who gets the two double bedrooms upstairs that open to the balconies.
The inclusion of floor-to-ceiling double glazed windows and glass sliding doors flood this home with sun and natural light, with three heat pumps and a gas fire reporting for duty over winter to keep you warm year round.
The Dynamic Home Ventilation system and underfloor heating in the downstairs bathroom adds to the comfort level.
With a good-sized lawn area and mature perimeter planting, the private and securely fenced grounds promise good outdoor living over the warmer months, safe for pets and young children to cut loose.
One of the appealing advantages of homes like this one, is the inclusion of a separate laundry, which thoughtfully includes a cat flap for the beautiful resident cat which is sadly not included in the sale.
Then there’s the large amount of storage space upstairs and down, keeping the day-to-day practicalities of family living tucked well out of sight.
Set amongst quality properties, this family home enjoys close proximity to Canterbury University, desirable schools and the popular retail, cafe and restaurant precincts of Merivale, Fendalton and Riccarton.
Also within convenient reach, are services, parks and all the delights of the Farmers’ Market at Riccarton Bush.
The gated driveway entry accommodates double garaging and off-street parking for a further three vehicles and the home comes very usefully equipped with a security system.
Undeniably appealing, inside and out, this practical and desirable property will appeal to
those who want a whole lot of room coupled with minimal upkeep.
With location being pretty much everything, this home offers the privacy, security and comfort that are always high on the list for good living.
Timeless in design and placed in the north-west of Christchurch, there’s a lot to appeal to those looking for a home that has undoubted value now and the promise of a good return on their investment in years to come.
Zoned for Ilam School and Christchurch Girls’ High School and Christchurch Boys’ High School, it also offers easy access to the airport and CBD.
Potential buyers would be wise to take full advantage of the open homes and try to stop it reaching the auction rooms next month with a prior offer.