Perfect collaboration
When the owners have a world of experience in the design industry and collaborate with the well-respected Holloway Builders, then the result is never going to be less than outstanding.
So it is with this Merivale property which is a masterclass of style; delivering a family home with well-planned living and entertaining spaces that take every advantage of the private, north-facing site.
Crafted from a combination of cedar and concrete with oak flooring and highly specified fixtures and fittings, the attention to detail in this home is the result of an uncompromising approach to quality and design.
This extends to the home’s practical elements such as the double glazing, freestanding gas fire and ducted air conditioning which offers easy climate control through discreet, flush-mounted vents.
Underfloor heating in two of the three bathrooms guarantees winter comfort.
Anchoring the open plan living and dining space is the sleek central kitchen, with its pale timber cabinetry and expanses of white Corian Stone benchtops.
Design detailing includes the feature backsplash in oversized concrete tiles and skylight, along with an impressive line-up of appliances and heat transfer duct make this an easy and endlessly attractive kitchen in which to prepare food for family and friends.
Once you have the food under control, you then get a choice of dining inside or out in the sheltered courtyards.
Opening to the decks and courtyards beyond, the living area also uses over-sized concrete tiles to create an impressive and industrial chic feature wall with an inset, long, slimline, Escea gas fire, built-in entertainment cabinetry and in-ceiling speakers.
The ceiling stud of 2.7 metres on the ground floor accentuates the sense of space and light throughout the home.
Flexibility in accommodating family was uppermost in the design of this home, with bedrooms and ensuites on both levels, giving you the choice of a master suite upstairs or down.
That same flexibility allows you to use the fourth bedroom as a good-sized office, third living area or media room.
Professionally landscaped grounds add to the undeniable appeal of this home, framing the crisp external lines with the softness of tranquil greenery.
Every opportunity to maximise the extensive aesthetic appeal of this home has been taken here while, at the same time, minimising ongoing maintenance.
As a family home it performs perfectly, and as a lock and leave proposition it would have to be one of the most elegant in town.
Double garaging and additional off-street parking are always welcome, although, given the home’s proximity to the cafes, restaurants and boutiques of Merivale Village, your car may simply stay parked up for most of the time.
Those commuting to the city will find it an easy run and if education is a priority then rest assured you are superbly placed to make use of excellent public and private schooling.
With zoning for Elmwood Normal School, St Albans School, Heaton Normal Intermediate, Papanui High School, Christchurch Girls’ High School and Christchurch Boys’ High School and several pre-schools nearby, this location has it all
covered. Having delivered a contemporary home of faultless execution, the owners now need to move on for health reasons, leaving you the opportunity of buying a post-earthquake build with all the assurance of a nearly new home meeting all coded specifications.
Private, peaceful, offering superb living inside and out and timeless in design, this home is tailor-made for those who want to enjoy exceptional living in one of the city’s most desirable locations.
Blue chip in every respect, it is scheduled to go under the hammer in less than a month, if someone doesn’t decide to whip it away with a prior offer. With that in mind, this weekend’s open homes would be the time to get in and get in fast. Properties in McDougall Ave are slow to come onto the market and swift to leave it.