Chapter Street, Merivale, Canterbury

Price by Negotiation

Offered to the market for only the second time in 75 years, this beautifully renovated five-six bedroom, three bathroom, three living room residence presents a unique prospect for idyllic family living and covers 2,204sqm of land across two titles.

The spacious and generous home has been completely rejuvenated including a new slate roof, new rimu floor boards, multiple heating options, full insulation in walls, ceilings and underfloor plus a complete re-wire and re-plumb. The work for generations to come has been done.

You will enter a wide and elegant hallway which connects through French doors on either side to the light filled and inviting living rooms. Multiple window seats and bay windows offer delightful spots to sit and absorb the glorious gardens or follow the action on the tennis court.

Entertaining will be a delight with the huge modernised kitchen which includes double sinks and ovens and new granite benches.  This flows effortlessly to the sheltered pool and BBQ area as well as to the third living room and onto the tennis court.  

Upstairs are five generous bedrooms with the master connecting to a nursery or dressing room. All enjoy beautiful garden views and a wonderful sense of privacy. The thoughtful design offers a secluded area with bedroom and bathroom which is ideal for guests.

Majestic trees shelter the garden which has been configured around a 13m heated magnesium saltwater pool and synthetic grass tennis court. These are surrounded by fabulous established gardens, meandering woodland walks, and manicured lawns.  An array of thriving fruit trees, vegetable garden and glass house complete the picture.  A new standalone double garage includes workshop and pool room plus there is plenty of off-street parking. 

Quality family homes of this nature are tightly held making this a rare opportunity for you to secure a truly special property.

Info: http://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/5519926