Elegance, sun, style
The quiet, leafy surrounds of this large rear site with its majestic trees and expansive outdoor entertaining areas are going to be hard to leave.
But this was only ever a temporary home for the owners while they waited for their original home to be rebuilt, so it’s back on the market, but probably not for long.
Delivering on all the usual wish-list items of sun, seclusion and superb design, this elegant and well-specified home has all the practicalities wrapped in a whole lot of style.
Asymmetrical ceiling heights downstairs create a variety of vast wall spaces, creating a perfect gallery for art, while the predominantly soft white colour palette, quality of finish and classic style contributes much to a home that will delight for generations to come.
From the double-height entry to the large, open-plan living, this is a substantial home across two levels and more than 300 square metres of glorious space.
The open-plan designer kitchen, finished in granite, offers generous storage spaces and counter tops, along with a pantry, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, separate Asko cook top, separate Bosch wall oven, range hood and waste disposal. Its design and appliances makes it an easy kitchen to work from, whether that be catering for family or entertaining.
The expansive living and dining spaces opening to the magnificent, private ground are also designed to please, providing large, light-filled spaces.
The extensive use of glass gives views to the grounds and allows light to flood through the rooms.
For most of the year you can rely on the free energy of the sun to do most of the heating work, while a combination of underfloor, ducted and gas heating, double glazing and wall insulation will keep you comfortable over the cooler months.
Three double bedrooms, all fully ensuited, and a walk-inwardrobe in the main bedroom, make this a true family home but without the daily morning windup of everyone needing the bathroom at the same time.
True family harmony hinges on these things.
A fourth bedroom can be usefully employed as a nursery, office or library, while a second office can be found downstairs if you want to remain usefully close to the gardens over summer rather than glued to the computer.
In line with the beautifully decorated living areas and bedrooms are the bathrooms, each and every one designed to be as aesthetically pleasing as they are practical. Equally practical, and very welcome, is the separate laundry and the triplecar garaging with the smaller of the two garages carpeted and currently used as an extended living space.
Those who don’t need it to park their car will find it a useful place to park their teenage children instead when they have their friends around.
Alternatively, it makes an ideal space to install those who are in the early stages of learning to play the violin, or as a gym or a hobby room where you can lay out your train station and chug cheerfully around in circles without interruption.
In every respect this is a highly desirable home, demonstrating outstanding design and an enduring quality of build in an area renowned for its vast amount of options when it comes to education.
Within your reach is the cream of schools; Ilam and Westburn primary schools, Burnside High School and Christchurch Boys’ and Christchurch Girls’ high schools are a short distance away, as is the University of Canterbury.
With schooling sorted from start to finish, you’re now free to visit the neighbouring cafes and shops.
There is of course the other option of taking a good book and