Discreetly hidden in the heart of Strowan on a 1729sqm park-like section lies this unique family home, designed by award-winning 'AW Architects'. Meticulously crafted and constructed with pre-cast concrete fins and featuring cedar cladding, the result is a stunning home that cleverly blends edgy sophistication with relaxed family ambience.
You'll feel immersed in the spacious interiors, enjoying the double height void over the family room along with living areas which run across the length of the home, offering distinct spaces to unwind. The kitchen and open scullery take centre stage with the striking combination of steel and solid oak joinery whilst enjoying the social breakfast bar and seamless access via bi-fold doors to the fabulous outdoors, complete with heated inground salt water pool and outdoor lounge and dining area with TV, speaker system, wood fire and pizza oven. I know where you'll be spending your cosy late summer evenings!
First-floor accommodation incIudes three double bedrooms over two distinct wings, whilst a spacious mezzanine area provides an ideal space for the home office. The master bedroom and luxurious tiled ensuite enjoy the best views over the north-facing section and are complimented with great built-in storage in both 'his and her' walk-through wardrobes. The children's bedrooms share a tiled bathroom and central media space / potential 4th bedroom.
The cedar-clad double garage is carpeted, has a separate toilet, fantastic storage cupboards, and is currently used as a games room. But wait there's more! .... A carpeted and insulated studio with ensuite (previously the original garage) offering the perfect place for a home gym, office or hobby room. On-site parking accommodates extra cars, a boat or a trailer and there's ample room to kick a ball or practice your bowling on the astro turf pitch with nets.
Whether hosting social gatherings or enjoying quiet family moments, this thoughtfully designed home provides the ideal lifestyle blend of understated luxury, relaxation, functionality and comfort.
School zones are well covered with Christchurch Boys and Girls High Schools, Heaton Intermediate and Waimairi Primary School. St. Andrews College is a close walk away, along with the Elmwood Village local amenities.
This is a rare opportunity! Be quick to secure this 'hidden sanctuary' for your family!
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Please be aware that this information may have been sourced from RPNZ/ Property Guru/ Land Information New Zealand/ Christchurch City Council/ CERA and we have not been able to verify the accuracy of the same.
Name | Distance | Type | Year | Attribute | Gender | Score | Decile | |
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Waimairi School | 0.21 km | Primary | 1-6 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 405 | 9 | |
Christchurch Adventist School | 0.59 km | Combined | 1-13 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 438 | 5 | |
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) | 0.90 km | Primary | 1-8 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 379 | 10 | |
Heaton Normal Intermediate | 0.98 km | Secondary | 7-8 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 404 | 9 | |
Papanui High School | 1.40 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 462 | 7 | |
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora | 2.32 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Girls | EQI: 411 | 9 | |
Christchurch Boys' High School | 2.48 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Boys | EQI: 413 | 10 | |
Christ The King School (Burnside) | 2.58 km | Primary | 1-8 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 370 | 8 | |
Emmanuel Christian School | 3.18 km | Combined | 1-10 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 419 | 8 | |
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College | 3.94 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 472 | 6 | |
Villa Maria College | 4.25 km | Secondary | 7-15 | Government | Single Sex-Girls | EQI: 407 | 9 | |
Middleton Grange School | 4.42 km | Combined | 1-13 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 406 | 9 | |
Marian College | 5.01 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Girls | EQI: 434 | 8 | |
St Thomas of Canterbury College | 5.33 km | Secondary | 7-15 | Government | Single Sex-Boys | EQI: 427 | 8 |
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
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0.14 km | 4 | 300m2 | Year 2024 Month 03 Day 28 | $2,050,000 | Council approved | |||
0.17 km | 4 | 3 | 363m2 | Year 2024 Month 03 Day 14 | $2,890,000 | Council approved | ||
0.11 km | 4 | 2 | 170m2 | Year 2024 Month 03 Day 05 | $1,460,000 | Council approved | ||
0.03 km | 2 | 1 | -m2 | Year 2023 Month 12 Day 20 | $950,000 | Council approved | ||
0.16 km | 4 | 276m2 | Year 2023 Month 12 Day 14 | $1,950,000 | Council approved |