18 College Avenue, Strowan

Property files: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/CHR10423 There's much more to this beautiful home than meets the eye. Immaculately presented and superbly located, this exceptional family home reveals little of its magic from the street. Tucked away behind its understated street frontage, it's a wonderful surprise once you step inside. What you can't appreciate from the street, or even from the photographs, is just how peaceful, spacious and private the living areas really are. Designed with privacy in mind, these generous spaces open onto lush established gardens and sheltered outdoor entertaining areas, all positioned away from the street. Built post-earthquake to an exceptional standard, this beautifully considered home offers four generous bedrooms, including two primary suites with their own ensuites, a third bathroom and two separate living areas, with a thoughtful layout that works equally well for family life and entertaining. Step through the front door and you'll immediately notice the stunning Matai timber flooring, generous proportions and calm, private, quiet interiors. The main living area provides generous spaces for dining and relaxation, while the contemporary kitchen and walk-in pantry sit at the heart of the home, keeping cooking, dining and entertaining naturally connected. A second living room can be separated when required. Large doors open onto the sheltered outdoor entertaining areas, complete with an Escea gas fire, louvre roof systems (and electric blinds) and spa pool. The beautiful, established gardens and lawn provide a lovely outlook from the living areas, with colour and interest through the seasons. The spacious downstairs primary bedroom features a soaring ceiling, walk-in robe, two further built-in robes, ensuite and direct access to its own outdoor area. Ascend the floating staircase to find three further bedrooms (all with built-in robes), including the second primary bedroom with ensuite, and a family bathroom. Beyond its inviting living spaces, this home offers something equally special — exceptional year-round comfort. Built and certified to rigorous Passive House Plus standards, the home maintains a remarkably consistent indoor temperature throughout the seasons, with fresh filtered air, outstanding energy efficiency and an extraordinarily quiet interior that will be a joy for you and your family to live in. Triple glazing, superior insulation, mechanical heat-recovery ventilation, insulated floor slab, 50mm AAC pre-cast panels (with a cavity), an air-tight envelope, and a substantial solar PV system all work together to contribute to a home that's exceptionally comfortable and economical to live in, with air-conditioning available for additional heating or cooling when desired. Generous garaging provides excellent storage, incl attic storage, with additional off-street parking. There is a separate laundry and separate guest toilet. The location is equally impressive. Situated just moments from St Andrew's College, homes of this quality and age are seldom available in College Avenue. The location is particularly appealing for families wanting to be close to one of Christchurch's most highly regarded schools, offering education from preschool through to secondary school. The property is also zoned for Waimairi Primary, Heaton Intermediate, CBHS & CGHS. The vibrant Normans Rd shops and eateries are a short walk away, with easy access to Merivale, the city centre and airport. Having loved their time here in this quality home in heartland Strowan, the owners are now ready for their next chapter. Private, peaceful and surprisingly spacious, this is a home that offers so much more than its street frontage suggests. With its beautiful living areas and outdoor entertaining spaces completely removed from the street, the photographs can only tell part of the story. We encourage you to come and experience it for yourself. Priced at $2,875,000 - below the current CV....