Selwyn Times: July 15, 2020

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
Quality with appealing features
Imagination, efficient use of space and
a quality build are all apt descriptors of
Golden Homes’ new showhome at The
Borough.
Located in Faringdon’s latest showhome
village, this beautiful 168sqm home sits
well on its 540sqm section, making it
a must-see for anyone looking to build
under 200sqm (especially first home
buyers).
A standout point in the showhome, is
the thought which has gone into its design,
fittings and features.
Slats have been used to create division
between the lounge and living area while
built-in cabinetry in the dining room
provides a window seat and storage space,
all in one. There is also a wider than usual
study nook with built-in cabinetry.
A cathedral ceiling runs through the
lounge and living area. Along with this,
a generous number of windows and two
sliders, make for a light, spacious living
space. In the living area, a double stacker
leads out to a patio, while a second slider
accesses a rear patio and the garden from
the dining room.
Features within the kitchen, include
engineered stone bench tops; black sinks
with tower faucet in the kitchen island
where there is also room to sit, mingle or
dine; a dishwasher, induction cooktop and
built in oven; and a walk-in pantry.
A little luxury has been incorporated
into the master bedroom where there
is a walk-in robe and ensuite with tiled
floor and walk-in shower. Popular with
viewers is the LED heated mirrors in both
bathrooms.
LED lighting, a RibRaft foundation and
RAB board bracing (giving a rigid bearing,
as well as thermal and acoustic break)
are all standard to Golden Homes, as is
wallpaper feature walls, engineered stone
bench tops and a heat pump.
“Our philosophy is to be transparent
with everything inclusive so buyers know
what they are getting. This is especially
important for first home buyers. We
provide clients with a quote which
includes the driveway, patios, pathways,
letter box, boundary and internal fencing
with a gate, and clothesline,” advises Dean
McGuigan, Director of Golden Homes
Canterbury.
Dean and his sales team are passionate
about quality and building a ‘better home’,
right down to the smallest detail like the
hardware chosen and use of solid timber
for skirtings, doorways and windows,
as well as fire retardant lining under the
roofing iron.
Golden Homes’ has received positive
feedback on their latest Faringdon
showhome. House and land packages for
this home come under $550,000 (GST
inclusive) when sited on a 460-500sqm
section.
Golden Homes’ The Borough
showhome is located at 45 Lanner Drive,
The Borough, Faringdon, Rolleston, and
is open: 12noon to 4pm, every day.
Show homes
the ultimate way to shop around
Across the selwyn district, we are blessed with an
extensive array of very good quality show homes.
Building companies build show homes
to demonstrate their workmanship,
display innovative design ideas and
present a snapshot into a new and
luxurious lifestyle, featuring all the
latest in materials, fittings and fixtures.
A show home can inspire you in a way
nothing else can. You can absorb the
ambiance they present and admire the
innovative techniques, new materials
and technology.
You can ask questions, take notes
and compare. You can see at a glance
features you would love to emulate or
would avoid when building your home.
Best of all, you ;will see the building
companies’ attention to detail.
Show homes are the perfect way to get
a good idea of pricing, discover good
quality and value, learn about superior
use of space, future-proofing, ongoing
maintenance and long-term returns.
So what are you waiting for? Check
out our maps, grab a notepad and
pencil and begin the exciting project of
building your own home.