Classic Fendalton style
Architecturally designed and beautifully executed, this undeniably attractive home set within formal English-style grounds has more than its fair share of advantages, starting with its location.
The serene, tree-lined Thornycroft St epitomises much of what people love about Fendalton.
There is real grace and elegance about the homes in this serene, exclusive enclave, and this exceptional property is a perfect example.
With the timeless, classic styling comes all the advantages of a contemporary home.
Covering some 430 square metres, the considerable substance of this plaster-overbrick home, with its enduring metal tile roof, provides lowmaintenance living without in any way sacrificing comfort or luxury.
A large part of its desirability lies in the detail from the Georgian-styled portico to the large, feature, fanlight window on the second floor.
Unfolding into a series of well connected spaces, the exceptionally well-appointed kitchen, uses ageless black granite for its central island.
Well placed skylights pour natural light into this kitchen, which offers generous storage and food preparation areas and makes large-scale entertaining an easy proposition.
The dining and informal living flow smoothly in an open-plan configuration and connect to the more formal living room through internal French doors.
This formal living can also be accessed directly from the foyer by guests.
Five double bedrooms and four well-appointed bathrooms make for easy family living and having one of those bedrooms and an ensuite downstairs offers more than a few options, from accommodating guests to more peaceful generational living arrangements.
Completing the well-planned ground floor layout is a study or den that makes a perfect workfrom-home proposition.
A double height library, a total joy in itself, offers access via a secondary staircase to the atticstyle loft above the double garage.
If there is any dissension at all about this home, it will be in the allocation of this space which is as ideal as a child’s playroom as it is for a teenager’s private living area.
Naturally, we wish you all the luck in the world negotiating that.
If you’ve sensibly retreated upstairs in the middle of that discussion, you’ll find the spacious main bedroom to retire to.
Its generous proportions, walkin wardrobe and beautifully appointed ensuite means you can comfortably stay hidden away until forced out to find food.
Having a large office positioned adjacent to the main bedroom offers options if further space is needed, and again, some consultation about turning it into a dedicated room for your shoe and bag collection may be needed.
Three further bedrooms, one with an ensuite, and two more serviced by a well-appointed family bathroom with a spa bath sees everyone beautifully accommodated.
The attention to detail is evident throughout this home which blends neutrals with the texture of timber and natural stone detailing alongside bespoke joinery.
The largely European fixtures and fittings throughout the home are similarly well-specified, reinforcing the overall quality of the design and build.
A home of this calibre deserves a botanical setting and the professional landscaped grounds do not disappoint with their clipped buxus and teucrium, avenue of standard roses and mature trees including a glorious mop top and silver pear.
Access to the north-facing grounds and outdoor entertaining areas is off the living and dining areas through multi-paned bifold doors.
This substantial property is centrally located within the sought-after school zones of Christchurch Boys’ High School and Fendalton Primary School with both the CBD and Christchurch International Airport just a few minutes drive away.
The quiet tree-lined street puts you in close proximity to some of Christchurch’s most desirable private schools, with Fendalton Primary able to be accessed just at the end of the street without having to cross any main roads.
Equally close are the popular shopping precincts of Victoria St, Merivale Village and Fendalton Mall and it’s a quick commute to the city and airport.
This makes it a property that manages to retain a great deal of seclusion while being within easy access to to some of the best schools, services, retail, restaurants and cafes Christchurch has to offer.
Its value undoubtedly lies not only in the design, quality and substance but also its location and continuing potential.
Opportunities in this particular Fendalton Street are not a regular occurrence so when one comes up the astute buyer tends to move fast to secure it.