Selwyn Times: July 26, 2016

Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
A SMART APPROACH
TO BUILDING
For those wanting to view house designs that have a floor
space of less than 200 square metres, Milestone’s show home
at Wigram Skies is worth a visit.
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The Runway 44 is a 188 square metre
four bedroom home that has all the
basics, from open plan living through to
a standard double garage as well as extras
like an ensuite and walk-in robe in the
main bedroom.
If you enjoy sharing time with your
family, the layout of the living area in The
Runway 44 is ideal. There is a generous
allocation of windows with a slider that
might be located on more than one wall,
providing plenty of opportunity to watch
the children playing outdoors.
Overall, space has been utilised
efficiently in this design. The hot water
cylinder cupboard is centrally sited in
the hallway close to all bedrooms and the
living area. The laundry neatly tucks into
the garage without taking up space. The
entryway which opens onto the living
area has a degree of separation, affording
an element of privacy. There is a good
sized kitchen that forms part of the
living area.
With lots of windows throughout the
home including in the garage, there is
good light. The design is also great for
capitalising on free energy from the
sun with the potential for the plan to be
suitable for sections that have varying
orientations towards north.
There are opportunities too, for
changes to the design such as increasing
the size of the living area by pushing
out a wall or shifting a doorway as with
bedroom four that might become an
ideal study and Milestone see their plans
as a starting point for creating a home
that suits the needs of those who live
there.
This home hints at affordability rather
than displaying it openly yet there is a
feeling of homeliness and comfort while
providing all that is needed in a
modern home.
The house has an attractive street
presence. Its combination of cladding,
Rockcote plaster-finish with Palliside
weatherboard and schist accents and
small hardwood deck at the front door,
harmonise well to create a favourable
impression. The Corona Shake satin
finish roof with a 25 degree slope is
also a contrast to the long-run roofing
iron often seen. All suggest ways to add
a touch of class without blowing the
budget.
There is also plenty of patio area for
outdoor living and opportunity to add
more areas to take account of sun and
wind direction.
Built by Milestone Homes Canterbury,
this is an appealing house that is suitable
for a family, couple without children in
the nest, or person living alone.
If wanting a good sized yet not too
large home, Milestone’s The Runway 44
is worth viewing. As its name suggests,
this show home can be found at 44 The
Runway in Wigram Skies with it open
12-4pm, Thursdays to Sundays.
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