Selwyn Times: December 01, 2021

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Making the most of
show home viewing
Looking through show homes is a great way to get ideas for
features and fittings to put into a new home. It can also be helpful
for getting a spatial feel for other aspects of a house design.
Before heading out for a day’s
viewing, conduct an internet search.
identify the locations of show home
villages and the types and sizes of the
various building company’s homes on
display, noting down the square metre
size of each home.
if wanting a high end, architectural
design, focus on the larger homes that
have desirable design features. if at the
entry or middle level of the market,
earmark homes that fit this taking in
other show homes for extra ideas.
allow sufficient time when visiting each
show home, asking for a floor plan that
has room sizes before walking through.
Check also the floor to ceiling height
of the rooms and consider how this feels
and whether you prefer a cosier feel with
the standard ceiling eight of 2.4 metres or
more spaciousness created with a higher
stud or exposed ceiling beams.
if doors and windows are taller than
normal, weigh their effect in creating
a more luxurious and spacious feel,
against potential inconvenience for small
children, cleaning and maintenance.
on entering each room, take account of
how much furniture is in each room and
whether there is sufficient space for the
furniture you will have in the room and
the size needed in a walk-in robe. Look
too, at storage capacity throughout the
home and whether this is adequate.
in the living areas, consider whether a
lounge separated from the family living
room or a true open plan kitchen, dining,
living/lounge area is preferable, and
compare internal kitchens with those that
have natural light.
Look too at the layout of
the kitchen: whether to have
an island sink or breakfast
bar where a newspaper can
be read, and children can
sit and draw or complete
homework; the positioning
of appliances; and how
important having a pantry is.
for the little rooms, equate
space and features desired
with that needed, especially
if the budget needs to be
sharp. it might be nice to
have a large walk-in shower
with double shower heads
but is this just fanciful and
will the extra cleaning annoy you long
term. a laundry in the garage is also more
economical though a separate laundry
may be handier.
Bring the garage size into the equation
also. as these vary considerably, assess
the actual measurements of each garage
viewed comparing this with the space
needed for your motor vehicles and other
items to be stored there. if a good number
of toys will be housed there, it may be
sensible to increase the size of this area of
the home.
By imagining what you need, want and
will have in your new home, you will be in
a better position to confidently choose a
design that works for you.
For great results
and a “hassle-free
experience”
Call Tony or Julz today!
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Total Realty Ltd, MREINZ Licensed
Agent REAA 2008
Deadline Sale
Negotiable Over $529,000
Negotiable over $799,000
Deadline Sale: Negotiable Over $519,000
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16 Sandstone Cresent
Rolleston
This is a home with its own personality and
is bound to captivate you from the moment
you step inside. It is smart, sophisticated,
and ultra-modern. The consistent “on trend”
décor throughout adds a sense of drama and
it exudes a feeling of calm, uncluttered living.
6 Moore Street
Rolleston
This fabulous 85m2 (approx), 3 bedroom
home has all the ingredients for fantastic
family living. Kitchen, dining and living areas
all interconnect creating a feeling of space
and flow. The lounge opens out to a very
sunny deck which is perfect for BBQs and
relaxation.
25 Walter Place
Kirwee
Deadline Sale: New to the market is this
immaculate, spacious family home located
at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the lovely
village of Kirwee, set on an established 766m2
(approx) private section. Open Homes: Sat 20
Nov 1.30pm-2.30pm, Sun 21 Nov 1.30pm-
2.30pm. All offers presented: Wed 24 Nov
2021 at 12 noon.
29 Elizabeth Avenue
Rakaia
New to market is this soulful, spacious
character home located in the lovely township
of Rakaia. The house was purpose built in 1909
as the one and only local police station which
was the residence for the local constable.
“Vendors are negotiable to a pre-Christmas
settlement.”All offers presented Wednesday
1st December 2021 at 12 noon.
Call Tony Whalley
027 448 2625
Call Tony Whalley
027 448 2625
Call Julz Evans
027 393 6472
Call Julz Evans
027 393 6472
Selwyn Team: Tony Whalley - 027 448 2625 | Julz Evans - 027 393 6472
Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz