Rejuvenated classic
Large, luxurious, superbly detailed; this private Merivale home has been significantly renovated and refurbished to provide luxurious contemporary living.
Built in 1900, all the charm, character and elegance of that era remains, cleverly enhanced and extended to make the most of the original high stud to create rooms full of light and sun.
A great deal of planning, time and money has reinvented this home, with quality materials and detailing a high priority.
Today it offers expansive openplan living, dining and a designer kitchen all opening to the private north-facing deck and grounds thanks to its position on the right side of the street with garaging to the south and living to the north.
The veranda to the west offers a superb entertaining space with its deck and fireplace. From the northern deck the space extends into the large grounds with mature trees and total, fully fenced seclusion.
A separate formal living area opens off the open-plan living, making entertaining easy and allowing a peaceful retreat from the daily rush of family living.
Views to the grounds are available from almost every room, with bifold doors opening to the many outdoor entertaining areas, hardwood decks and gardens.
The designer kitchen, finished in sandstone and with a waterfall island breakfast bar and huge freestanding stove with gas hobs, makes light work of catering for friends and family. A large amount of cabinetry and generous expanses of counter tops make this an easy kitchen to work from.
Oak flooring, with its glorious character and enduring beauty, has been used to good effect throughout most of the home, and combined with soft grey carpet and white and neutral colour palette, creates a classic look.
Considerable talent has been used to create the home’s faultless interior design where technology has been used to produce a home that accommodates the practicalities of everyday living with considerable style.
Reticulated gas hot water, partial double glazing and replumbing and extensive rewiring, including fibre to the house and a sound system inside and out were all part of the renovations.
Four double bedrooms and two bathrooms make for a true family home, with the serene main bedroom enjoying a wellappointed ensuite, and a fully tiled family bathroom servicing the other three bedrooms.
Future proofing comes in the form of a coveted single-level build, while security is provided by the iron gated entry, which opens onto a large forecourt and standalone garaging.
It’s rare to get a section this size so close to Merivale Village and just a three-minute walk from the delights of Merivale Mall, specialty shops, cafes and services.
With the recently refurbished Merivale Mall and community environment Merivale continues to hold its reputation as a bluechip location.
Equally exceptional are the educational opportunities offered by zoning for the city’s top schools, Elmwood, St Albans,
Heaton Intermediate and Christchurch Boys’ and Christchurch Girls’ high schools.
This home also has easy access to Selwyn House and St Andrew’s, St Margaret’s and Rangi Ruru colleges, which offer some of the best educational opportunities in Canterbury.
Breathtakingly beautiful and superbly redesigned and executed, this classic villa, built at the end of the Victorian era, is perfect for those who want the comfort and luxury of a modern home with the architectural features and benefits of the original build.
With the owners moving to Nelson this unique property is going under the hammer next month. With a strong likelihood of a long queue of potential buyers you may want to take advantage of the open homes this weekend and jump in with a prior offer.