Peace and privacy
This property in a secluded rear site on Avonhead Rd brings a new dimension to good living within its contemporary exterior, offering space and comfort to spare.
Well-designed contemporary family homes are at a premium in Christchurch, especially when they sit in the desirable northwest suburbs with wellestablished grounds and expansive outdoor living.
Taking care of the practicalities first, this home offers all the comfort of insulation, including underfloor heating in the winter, while its north-facing aspect promises free heating courtesy of the sun almost year round.
With four large double bedrooms and an office, or additional single bedroom, three bathrooms, two living areas and a separate dining areas, this wellspecified and well-presented home does not stint on space.
The private, walled, northfacing grounds have been beautifully landscaped to include mature perimeter planting, a good-sized lawn and a hardwood deck with built-in seating where you can fire the barbecue up this summer and keep it permanently on standby until the end of the balmy autumn days next year.
Built over two levels, this is a home that offers executive style living that takes every advantage of the light and sun with an impressive quality of finish with good detailing and quality fixtures and fittings.
From the portico entrance through to the well-proportioned kitchen, the expansive living and dining spaces maximise the ability to entertain, inside and out, with doors opening off the living and dining spaces allowing easy access to the grounds.
Large picture windows and glass doors allow this home to enjoy the sun from first light through to sunset.
A large, well laid-out kitchen is always a good start, especially when it comes with good space for food preparation, a generous amount of storage and quality appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, double wall oven and gas hob.
This an easy kitchen to work from, as well as an aesthetically pleasing one, and opens into a separate dining room which, in turn, opens to the grounds.
Family living incorporates built-in cabinetry down one wall and French doors to the deck and grounds. Separate formal living is through internal French doors and offers large picture windows through which you can admire the roses and rhododendrons.
A separate laundry, internal access to the garage, guest toilet and main bedroom suite are all on the ground floor, with the latter enjoying garden views and private access to the grounds.
With its walk-in wardrobe and large ensuite, with a spa bath as well as a shower this is a wellappointed suite that enjoys complete seclusion.
Upstairs, you’ll find a further three large double bedrooms and one single, or an office.
All three double bedrooms enjoy a much larger than usual amount of space, all the benefits of light and sun, built-in wardrobes and access to the north-facing balcony and are serviced by a well-appointed family bathroom and separate toilet.
This Avonhead property is right in the zone for the popular schools of Westburn Primary, Merrin Primary, Cobham Intermediate, Burnside High School and just a short drive or cycle to the University of Canterbury and all the retail shops, restaurants, cafes and services of Avonhead, Fendalton, Merivale and Riccarton.
With its fully fenced and secure grounds and its position at the end of a quiet driveway, this home is an ideal proposition for those with
children and pets and those wanting peace and privacy without sacrificing easy access to neighbouring amenities.
Its proximity to retail, services, schools and recreational areas will make it a popular choice for many, while its lock-and-leave capability is certainly a bonus.
You can add to this its close proximity to Burnside Park, easy access to the airport and a number of private schooling options nearby.
Well designed and well built, it offers a comfortable and stylish solution to those looking for a safe and secure home.
Offering a long list of attributes, this property will have broad appeal, so those serious about getting a head start will need to register their interest before a prior offer sees it miss the auction room altogether.