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A large, quality home sited in a private and established<br />
5021m 2 park-like se ting in the sought after Claremont<br />
Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.<br />
The home features four bedr oms (master with<br />
en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining<br />
and living along with formal dining, lounge and<br />
conservatory. Great ind or outd or flow to a large<br />
sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care<br />
gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,<br />
security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and<br />
security system are just a few of the many extras on<br />
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone<br />
spacious office/studio that gives options for<br />
those who require a dedicated work from home space<br />
or alternatively, r om for a dependant relative.<br />
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,<br />
this property maintains a semi-rural f el whilst being<br />
a short, easy commute into the city or ou to Ro leston.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
Auction (unless sold prior)<br />
Thursday 19 October, 2pm<br />
411 Blenheim Road<br />
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164<br />
Karen Hennessy<br />
Contact:<br />
Phone: 03 341 4301<br />
Mobile: 027 967 0186<br />
karen.he ne sy@p gwrightson.co.nz<br />
W ek commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017<br />
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to<br />
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for<br />
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 12 0m 2 section, with<br />
an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 fl or plan<br />
provides the ultimate in family living options. The su ny &<br />
spacious open plan living r om boasts a designer kitchen<br />
with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,<br />
together with define dining, living & study spaces that<br />
The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden<br />
& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4<br />
bedr oms are fabulously proportioned qu en sized r oms,<br />
with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat<br />
featuring an amazing dre sing r om with fu l wardrobe<br />
system, a ditional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with<br />
double tiled shower, fr estanding bath & twin vanities. The<br />
family bathr om is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &<br />
twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, k ep your<br />
toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathr oms &<br />
k ep c ol or warm, as required, a the push of a bu ton with<br />
2 heat pumps.<br />
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen<br />
r om, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with<br />
la der a ce s and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought<br />
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you a proach this<br />
premium property, you wi l a preciate what a privilege it<br />
would be to be able to ca l it ‘home’.<br />
www.flemington.co.nz<br />
Brand new ‘show stopper’ with 4 car garaging<br />
DeaDline Sale:<br />
Closing 4pm on Monday<br />
11th June 2018<br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL<strong>23</strong>148<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />
Licensed (REAA 2 08) - West Melton<br />
Sarah Booth<br />
Contact:<br />
Mobile: 027 527 8258<br />
Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford<br />
Contact:<br />
Mobile: 027 224 4733<br />
Lincoln - 03 325 7299<br />
Ro leston - 03 347 9988<br />
West Melton - 03 347 9933<br />
THe BeST PRoPeRTieS AcRo S<br />
W ek commencing WeDneSDAY, <strong>23</strong>RD mAY 2018<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />
Licensed (REAA 2 08)<br />
2<br />
16<br />
[Edition datE]<br />
Checklist for selling your home<br />
MAKE SMALL FIXES<br />
Inspect your home with a buyer’s<br />
eyes, and correct the flaws that are<br />
most egregious (if affordable) or<br />
can be relatively easily fixed—from<br />
repairing cracks in the walkways<br />
to repainting dingy walls or oiling<br />
creaky hinges.<br />
SET A PRICE<br />
A real estate agent will give you a<br />
market analysis free of charge or<br />
commitment. Ask a few to get a<br />
broader picture of the market, then<br />
ask to see listings for properties<br />
similar to yours that have sold<br />
in the past six months. Check<br />
out comparable listings yourself<br />
in the real estate section of your<br />
newspaper or on websites. Then<br />
decide whether you want a quick,<br />
easy sale or the highest possible<br />
price.<br />
CLEAN & DECLUTTER<br />
Weed out excess furniture,<br />
knicknacks, and “stuff ”—toss it,<br />
donate it, give it away, sell it at a<br />
yard sale, or put it into storage—so<br />
the house seems more spacious and<br />
buyers can imagine themselves in it.<br />
STAY VIGILIANT ABOUT<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
From the moment you start<br />
showing your house, keep the lawn<br />
mowed, shrubs trimmed, gardens<br />
weeded, rooms spotless and<br />
clutter-free.<br />
READY YOUR HOME FOR<br />
OPEN DAYS<br />
Hide pocketable valuables,<br />
display fresh flowers or bowls<br />
of fruit, bake a batch of cookies<br />
for the homey smell, open the<br />
drapes, keep pets out of sight.<br />
DECIDE WHETHER TO DO<br />
YOUR OWN BUILDING<br />
INSPECTION<br />
It may save you time,<br />
especially with older homes,<br />
to identify—and potentially<br />
solve—problems your buyer’s<br />
inspection will discover later.<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Tai Tapu 321 Old Tai Tapu Road<br />
Seclusion by the hills<br />
Exceptional 4.6ha lifestyle property at the base of the<br />
hills between Tai Tapu and Halswell. Magnificent<br />
gardens and winding sealed driveway create a<br />
memorable first impression. Reassuringly constructed<br />
post-quake, the home features bi-fold doors inviting<br />
alfresco dining or access to the heated pool. External<br />
storage is catered for with a two-bay shed with<br />
workshop and office/man cave, a garden shed and<br />
lean-to shed. The superbly sheltered property also<br />
includes a well, town supply water, four paddocks, inground<br />
irrigation system and fruit trees.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5513080<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
4 2 3 4<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
1pm, Tue 13 Oct <strong>2020</strong><br />
View Sun 12.45-1.15pm<br />
Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />
sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />
Dressing your property up for sale<br />
Your house is on the market and you hope to get a good price.<br />
While market performance will largely influence this, presenting<br />
your home at its best will help.<br />
First impressions count from the moment<br />
potential buyers view a property from the<br />
street to the moment they walk through the<br />
front door.<br />
Weed the garden, cut back unruly shrubs and<br />
prune trees where needed. Kill off weeds in the<br />
lawn, sprinkle grass seed over bald patches and<br />
fertilise the lawn.<br />
Indoors, tidy up. Get rid of excess or bulky<br />
furniture, toys, books, hobby items or fitness<br />
equipment and if too many photos on the wall<br />
pack these away so the home looks roomy.<br />
If there is a gap or a room needs enhancing,<br />
look at what you have. A piece of furniture<br />
might be painted up or an old leather bound<br />
book popped on the coffee table. Shelves<br />
will also add depth to a narrow space while<br />
mirrors may give the illusion of a larger space.<br />
In entryways, add an easy chair, small table,<br />
bookcase or large vase.<br />
Awkward spaces such as coved ceilings in<br />
attics or upstairs rooms might be converted<br />
into storage shelving and the room given<br />
a purpose as an office, playroom or extra<br />
bedroom so viewers can see how the room<br />
might be used.<br />
Stow possessions neatly in containers,<br />
shelving or tidily in cupboards; highlighting<br />
the storage potential within the home, ensuring<br />
it is clean and tidy for viewing at any time.<br />
Move the pets outside as not all buyers<br />
will be pet lovers while some may suffer pet<br />
allergies putting them off a house if they see a<br />
pet inside.<br />
If parts of the house look tired, consider<br />
renovating by painting walls, replacing worn<br />
carpet, or modernising the kitchen, bathroom<br />
and toilet; rooms that should sparkle. Replace<br />
tired cabinetry, or the benches and cupboard/<br />
drawer fronts then update old toilets, showers<br />
or kitchen appliances. Modernising these<br />
rooms can lift the final selling price.<br />
Use consistent and light paint colours<br />
throughout for balance and seamlessness,<br />
making the house appear more spacious. An<br />
effect that is increased when walls and curtains<br />
share the same or a similar colour.<br />
Consider the personality and purpose of a<br />
room. Bright colours lift living areas especially<br />
if large and open. However, bedrooms are<br />
suited to calmer softer colours with just a<br />
touch of bold. Layer bedding or use throws for<br />
effect along with cushions or a stuffed toy in a<br />
children’s room.<br />
With curtaining, smaller patterns or plain<br />
fabrics are the rule for smaller rooms whereas<br />
larger patterns make spacious areas cosier. If<br />
blinds or drapes are past their best, replace<br />
these even if it is only with neutral cotton<br />
curtains. The effect will be worth it.<br />
Eco-friendly features will also add value for<br />
some buyers though not universally, however<br />
earthy natural colours and features are popular.<br />
Consider who your target buyers are likely to be<br />
and what will appeal to them.<br />
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