WEST END 90 Savage Crescent - Stuff

38 Manawatu Standard Saturday, September 18, 2010 www.manawatustandard.co.nz
Size is everything
Whether you’re looking for space to house a large
family, or just for an opportunity to spread your wings,
this property is a real treat, says Emma Goodwin.
Rarely do city homes come much
bigger than this.
You won’t have to worry about
keeping up with the Joneses.
When you own this home,
they’ll be struggling to keep up with
you.
It’s a home that demands a thorough
inspection, so make sure you give
yourself plenty of time to look around.
There is lots to see, and it’s all good.
The main living room is enormous.
And with two large bay windows, it is
flooded with warm, inviting light. It can
also be accessed from the hallway and
the dining room, and can be closed off
from the rest of the house.
As the second living room is a little
smaller, this could be used as a media
room. Alternatively, it would be a great
place for the kids to hang out in.
A separate dining area will again
allow meals to become a family affair,
and provide you with an opportunity to
catch up on the day’s news.
This room, which can be opened up
to the covered verandah, has large
windows that allow rays of light to play
across the table and floor – keeping the
room warm and appealing.
Pale mushroom cabinets in the
kitchen create a classical, elegant look,
and the red splashback behind the gas
hob adds colour and drama.
The double oven will please the cook
in the house, as will the twin sink and
walk-in pantry with work surface.
Everywhere you look in this house,
there are places to stash your stuff.
There isn’t a single room that could be
described as pokey. Even the laundry is
huge.
The wide hallway takes you around
the ground floor, and eventually leads
you into a double bedroom that would
make perfect guest quarters.
But wait, there’s more.
Upstairs are three more double
bedrooms, one with its own lounge.
You could use this one as the main
suite, or you could be generous and let
the oldest child have it.
The adjacent bathroom has a deep
bath surrounded by latte-toned tiling,
and a large timber vanity and spacious
shower.
The en suite attached to the main
bedroom is huge, with a double vanity
At a glance
Location: 6 Ngahere Court.
How big: House 400 square metres,
section 764 square metres.
How much: RV$540,000. Offers
close on September 30, if the
house is not sold earlier.
What you get:A two-storey, lowmaintenance
and spacious family
home with multiple living options.
Marketed by: Wendy Clapperton at
Bayleys, 0800 228 818.
On the web: bayleys.co.nz ref
203587.
See it: Sunday. September 19 from
2.15–2.45pm
and separate toilet. The main bedroom
itself is a peaceful spot with room for a
sofa for a spot of relaxation, which you
might need after touring the house.
But don’t forget the garden – a welldesigned
area that needs minimal
maintenance, thanks to its easy-care
shrubs and natives. It also has a
flourishing lemon tree and some vege
beds.
Set at the end of a quiet cul de sac
and fully fenced at the back, this home
is in an ideal location for a family that
is growing up.