Character, charm and contemporary comfort

All the character of its era partnered with a contemporary, skilful renovation and its accompanying comfort make this character bungalow an absolute charmer.

Offering space, style and sun, the home’s classic design incorporates bay windows, timber floors, striking stone fireplace, decorative lounge ceiling and traditional panelling.

All of this is enhanced by the neutral colour scheme and modern finishes, delivering an inviting, attractive home with the formal lounge enjoying a botanical outlook over the garden.

The floor plan is superbly configured for a contemporary lifestyle, and features two living areas, three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and two bathrooms.

Over winter you’ll be warmed by a heat pump, night-store heater and pellet fire, while summer will see you outside more than in, within the beautifully established gardens where the owner has held a seated garden party for 25 people.

In the open-plan living zone, French doors open to the deck, and a patio furthers your outdoor living.

‘‘I designed the deck to be two long stairs that run along half the house. I have always loved sitting on sunny steps and no matter what time of the day, you can do exactly that,’’ says the owner. ‘‘I can sit on the end of the stairs and watch the children in the back garden, or read the morning paper with my coffee and enjoy the sunshine.’’

Having outdoor living areas on all sides of the home, within fully fenced grounds, greatly expands your living and entertaining options.

Along with all the aesthetic delights comes the practicalities of day-to-day living, including a separate laundry, double garage and an attached studio. This studio will no doubt be a hotly contested piece of real estate in its own right for the new owners, offering a teenage retreat, studio or peacefully removed home office.

Situated in a peaceful avenue close to Somerfield Park, Pioneer Stadium and Barrington Mall, you’re also in-zone for Somerfield Primary, Christchurch South Intermediate and Cashmere High School, effectively taking care of any educational needs.

Not surprisingly the current owner has loved this sunny, warm home and its location,

where heading to the local cafe´ for a coffee and the morning paper on a Saturday has become a weekly routine. The chance to make it yours is just a few weeks away.