The Timaru Herald

Sun, space and privacy in Highfield

Premier property this week is an immaculate­ly presented, three bedroom plus office home on an elevated and private 981m2 section in inner Highfield.

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A sheltered and private home, this is a beautiful residence designed by the renowned Timaru firm Turnbull & Rule in the late 1940s.

Surrounded by a gorgeous, establishe­d garden of shrubs and mature trees, you’ll enjoy the home’s restful quality and superb positionin­g for sun.

Freshly painted both inside and out, the home has been lovingly renovated while leaving plenty of scope for a new owner to put their personal stamp on the kitchen and the bathroom.

Original character features throughout include stunning timber doors and sash windows in excellent condition and which frame fabulous views to the different garden spaces.

A formal lounge has French doors opening onto a large sunny terrace for easy indoor/outdoor flow and fantastic for entertaini­ng.

An original fireplace is a focal point and a heat pump in here 14 irvine Street is on the market for $460,000. Open Home today from 1:30pm - 2:30pm and tomorrow from 1:30pm - 2:00pm. Contact Jane Gould, Farmlands Real Estate, for an appointmen­t to view at other times. m: 021 774 337 provides winter warmth.

A dining area is light and open with a very pretty garden outlook and features a second sitting or reading area and a second heat pump.

The kitchen next door is spacious with plenty of storage and a separate scullery/pantry area.

There is terrific potential here to create a large and open modern kitchen.

Off the kitchen is a separate laundry room with good storage.

Along the hall are three charming double bedrooms, all beautifull­y refurbishe­d with quality drapes and wallpaper in modern tones.

A smaller fourth room could have many uses including a home office, sunroom or sewing/hobbies room.

The family bathroom is a good size and has a separate shower, separate bath and toilet tucked away behind doors.

Insulated with two heat pumps, this peaceful and warm home has had new carpet recently installed.

This lovely, low maintenanc­e home has a sought after location in inner Highfield, close to schools and kindergart­en, New World Village, golf course and parks.

Drive on to a single, covered carport and you’ll appreciate the extra room for off street parking as well.

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PHOTO: SUPPLIED A truly stunning garden frames this lovely home.
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PHOTO: SUPPLIED A sunny terrace will be a favourite relaxation area.
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PHOTO: SUPPLIED The attractive bedrooms have all been refurbishe­d to a high standard.
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PHOTO: SUPPLIED The formal lounge has French doors that open to the beautiful garden.
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PHOTO: SUPPLIED A smaller room could be used as a home office or hobbies/sewing room.
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PHOTO: SUPPLIED A sitting area in the dining room could have a variety of uses.

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