Selwyn Times: August 14, 2019

A large, quality home sited in a private and established
5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont
Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.
The home features four bedr oms (master with
en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining
and living along with formal dining, lounge and
conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large
sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care
gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,
security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and
security system are just a few of the many extras on
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone
spacious office/studio that gives options for
those who require a dedicated work from home space
or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,
this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being
a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.
Selwyn Times
Auction (unless sold prior)
Thursday 19 October, 2pm
411 Blenheim Road
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164
Karen Hennessy
Contact:
Phone: 03 341 4301
Mobile: 027 967 0186
karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz
W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017
Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with
an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan
provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &
spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen
with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,
together with define dining, living & study spaces that
The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden
& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4
bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,
with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat
featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe
system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with
double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The
family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &
twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your
toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &
k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with
2 heat pumps.
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen
r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with
la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this
premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it
would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.
www.flemington.co.nz
DeaDline Sale:
Closing 4pm on Monday
11th June 2018
(unless sold prior)
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton
Sarah Booth
Contact:
Mobile: 027 527 8258
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford
Contact:
Mobile: 027 224 4733
Lincoln - 03 325 7299
Ro leston - 03 347 9988
West Melton - 03 347 9933
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Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2 08)
Your guide to all things Real Estate
in the Selwyn District
Identifying the square metre rate
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The square metre rate (sqm) is the
average cost of building each square metre
of a house; calculated by dividing the total
build price by the home’s total square
metres.
Sqm rates are not standard across
all parts of a house with building costs
varying between rooms. Garages cost
considerably less than utility rooms like
kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries so
choosing high quality appliances and more
features can ratchet up the build price.
The cladding chosen is also relevant. A
quoted sqm figure is likely based on brick
veneer, the cheapest form of cladding,
followed by plaster finish then cedar.
Building a smaller house does not
necessarily translate to a lower sqm rate.
Certain costs are incurred regardless of the
size of home. You still need an electrical
switchboard and the same number of
building inspections. The cost of drainage,
hot water cylinder, garage door, and
telephone and electricity connections will
not differ significantly between larger and
smaller houses. Building consent fees do
vary with the size of house.
Sqm figures are therefore guides,
influenced by the features specified and
type of build. The standard sqm figure
quoted by a building company is generally
based on construction of a standard
house on a fully serviced section, on good
ground.
Ground conditions determine the
type and cost of foundations. If building
on TC1 land the foundations are more
affordable than on TC3 land. Ease of
connection of services like electricity and
the internet are also a factor. For example,
the distance from house to roadside is
usually further on a lifestyle property.
When a housing company quotes a
square metre rate, it will likely refer to
building the actual house, not external
landscaping or other features.
Some building companies offer turnkey
packages where the build price
incorporates an allowance for fences,
driveways, paths, letterbox, some soft
landscaping, and maybe a clothesline. You
will want to ascertain what you will get for
your money.
A building company’s lowest sqm
rate is likely (though not always) based
on a standard stud and internal door
height, and flat ceilings. Deviations like
opting for over height doors or higher
ceilings are usually extras with the build
price increasing. Be aware of sales patter
encouraging adding non-essential features
you may not really want, and which might
exceed your budget.
The features incorporated into a new
home impact on the sqm build price, a
figure which can range from $1,600 per
sqm for a standard house to over $3,000
per sqm for an architecturally designed
home.
When visiting show homes, determine
each company’s sqm rate and add-on
features incorporated, for the home on
view. Ask what is standard for each level
within their range of builds. The figures
will vary substantially between homes and
companies. Gather plenty of information
to gain an appreciation of what a quoted
sqm figures represents.
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