12a St James Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand

If you love the leafy haven and charm of this elegant location – though ongoing, home and garden maintenance is not your jam for the weekends – then you are going to adore this more modern gem! Constructed in 2006, the home offers a superb level of insulation, ventilation, heating, and overall comfort – right from the heart.

Sited to maximise light into all the key spaces – you’re going to love that sunshine into the open plan kitchen, dining, and spacious living area – or maybe you’ll simply step out to the private patio with your morning coffee or evening sundowner and enjoy the birdsong. The kitchen has all the expected features such as solid benchtop, 900mm gas cooktop and huge pantry etc. Also on the ground level is a very practical double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (possibly the master or perfect for visitors), study/office, visitor WC, separate laundry, and double internal access garage. Upstairs are three double bedrooms – the huge master offering a fabulous adult retreat with dual access to the family bathroom. So many choices for families and extended visitors.

Family comfort and heating is well taken care of with several options – a heat pump downstairs plus another upstairs, under floor heating in the entryway, kitchen, dining, living room, study, and downstairs bedroom plus there is a gas fire in the living room – perfect for winter or evening ambience.

Outside, the garden is designed to be minimal maintenance and unfussy – ideal for busy people out and about with life. There is a bonus side-gate leading onto the Railway Cycleway so you/the kids can bike safely and quickly to schools, shops, services, and the CBD – why even bother with the car?