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GUARDIANGUARDIANPropertyMarch 28 2014

DOUBLE GLAZEDProudly marketed by Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

Bayleys Real Estate

FURTHER DETAILS P2

Home heatingWelcoming warmth

House hunting tipsFind a family-friendly home

Interior designDesigning your nursery, dare to be diff erent

Home decoratingLight & colour the key

This three bedroom property has been loving-ly cared for (over the last 50 years) by the same couple who had it built.

It is very warm and inviting and boasts the choice of electric or gas heat pumps, double glazing and a large conservatory, underfl oor plus ceiling insulation.

There is an opportunity to enhance the prop-erty and greatly increase its value to the home decorators.

Become the second owners and reap the rewards.

Interested in this property?

117 Racecourse RoadAshburton

Double glazed

Web 517670

www.bayleys.co.nz

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Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Mick Hydes027 437 9696

Cover Story

Deadline Sale: The vendor invites off ers in the vicinity of $348,000

by 3pm, Tuesday 15 April 2014

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

HASTINGS MCLEOD LTDHastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

A GRAND OLD LADY DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWEB ID AU36041

WESTSIDE42 Havelock StreetThe current owners of this charming villa have lovedthis home for the past 28 years. They have found it aneasy and comfortable home to live in raising a family,operating a business and also a B&B from home overthe years. Now is your chance to enjoy this character 6bedroom home with two living areas. The location isfantastic on a 1280sqm centrally located corner sectionwell landscaped mature gardens for both shelter andprivacy.

View By AppointmentDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWednesday 2nd April 2014 at4.00pm

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APPRECIATE AND ENJOY

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $308,000 WEB ID AU36185TINWALD31 Agnes StreetJust move in and relax in this wellpresented home- the work has been donefor you. Various heating options ensureyou will keep warm in the winter. Relax inthe sun drenched conservatory whilstadmiring the beautiful well cared forgardens.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.00 - 10.45am

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EXCEPTIONAL VALUE HERE

OPEN HOME$499,000 WEB ID AU33824WESTSIDE9A Allison StreetLocated in Allenton close to school andshops all within walking distance. 253 sqmon a 728 sqm section. Fences, paths anddriveways, lawns all completed. 4bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining,separate lounge, ensuite off master walkinwardrobe.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.00 - 10.45am

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CHARMING HOME

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $330,000 WEB ID AU36187WESTSIDE7 Cross StreetA great family home with 3 spaciousbedrooms. Two large living areas withheatpump and logfire. Brand new roof.Excellent westside location with domainand schooling nearby. Private well fencedback yard.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.00 - 10.30am

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STYLISH LIVING

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36027EASTSIDE33 Chalmers AvenueStylish living on easy care 470sqm section,this three bedroom plus study home is amust to see. Open plan living andentertainers kitchen with fantastic storagethroughout. Features include heat pump,gas fire, some tinted windows.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.00 - 10.30am

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CHECK IT OUT

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36023EASTSIDE157 Kermode StreetExecutive, sunny brand new threebedroom plus office townhouse in a veryconvenient location. Sunny and light openplan living, dining and fantastic kitchenarea opening to patio. Separate loungeheated by gas fire.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.30 - 11.00am

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SIMPLY STYLISH

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $255,000 WEB ID AU35717WESTSIDE10B Charles StreetStep inside this 2 bedroom unit and beimpressed with the high quality renovation.New kitchen complete with butlerspantry/laundry, spacious living with brandnew heat pump and a gorgeous bathroom.Tiled shower, luxurious bath.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.45 - 11.15am

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A MUST TO SEE

OPEN HOME$389,000 WEB ID AU35401WESTSIDE88 Belt RoadHidden away on a private rear section isthis very well presented three bedroomhome with hidden computer nook. Sundrenched conservatory off living area.Room for all the toys with double internalaccess garage plus separate double garage.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am

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BRAEBROOK SUBDIVISION

OPEN HOME$519,000 WEB ID AU35702EASTSIDE4a Ben Elder PlaceVery happy to present this expertly builtfamily home in the new BraebrookSubdivision. Three double bedrooms withensuite (tiled shower) and walk in robe offmaster. Open plan kitchen, dining, livingand separate lounge plus built in office.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am

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FANTASTIC FIRST HOME

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $260,000 WEB ID AU35899EASTSIDE6 Adams StreetBeautifully presented bungalow with twoliving rooms, two bedrooms plus sunroomalternatively could be used as fourbedrooms. Recently insulated and heatingprovided by log burner and heat pump. Atimber deck extends from living room.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.15 - 11.45am

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CONVENIENT, BUT PRIVATE

OPEN HOME$289,000 WEB ID AU35977EASTSIDEFl 2, 350 Burnett StreetA really nice townhouse close to town inexcellent condition. The two bedrooms aregenerous with good wardrobe space.Separate kitchen, with morning sun,opening to living area. Patio enjoys privacyand sun. Single garage has auto dooropener.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.15 - 11.45am

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WESTSIDE TOWNHOUSE

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $265,000 WEB ID AU36107WESTSIDE50 Harrison StreetAn established townhouse located in aconvenient westside location with greatstreet appeal.A sunny and spacious 2 bedroom homewith benefits of internal garage access.Easy care, private gardens make thisproperty appealing.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 12.00 - 12.30pm

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MAKE YOUR MARK HERE

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $320,000 WEB ID AU36301WESTSIDE4 Hanrahan StreetPacked full of potential this homerepresents a chance for you to establishyourself. With added appeal of a well laidout and established 673sqm section. Thesun capturing bay window is a perfectplace to relax and take in the sights of thegardens.VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 12.00 - 12.45pm

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PROUDLY PRESENTED

NEW LISTINGOFFERS OVER $380,000 WEB ID AU36343ASHBURTON70a Thomson StreetIf you have been seeking a near newtownhouse/house on an easy care sectionwith ample garaging and outbuildings, setnicely for the sun with plenty of off streetparking and easy access then the looking isover.

Offers over $380,000.View By Appointment

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PRIVATE AND SUNNY

$495,000 WEB ID AU36250EASTSIDE7 Orchard GroveThis lovely home is ready for you. Locatedin a popular culdesac in Braebrook, thisproperty has 4 bedrooms, master withensuite and walk-in robe, large living areaand substantial kitchen. Double internalaccess garaging plus off street parking.View By Appointment

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APPEALING LOOKING HOME

NEG OVER $368,000 WEB ID AU36233WESTSIDE75 Creek RoadThis has always been a attractive lookinghome. 3 good sized double bedrooms, spabath in main bathroom, separate showerroom, kitchen dining, good sized loungeplus extra room on the end. Modernisedkitchen, double garage with attachedwood shed.View By Appointment

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ESTABLISHED BUILDING SITE

OFFERS OVER $230,000 WEB ID AU36183WESTSIDE7 Woodham DriveThis sunny 1012 m2 section in a quiet west sidecul-de-sac is all ready to build on with all services atgate. A pump and its own well already on site andsome existing garden with a watering system in placefrom when this was part of a larger garden, more than3/4 of the fencing is complete. Enquire now to view.View By Appointment

OFTEN ADMIRED

$540,000 WEB ID AU33871AEASTSIDE1 Magnolia DriveThis spacious quality built three doublebedroom plus study family home sits on abeautifully landscaped 672sqm section.Featuring a large entertainers kitchen,large living/dining opening to a privatedeck area.View By Appointment

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PUT YOUR MARK HERE

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU35886EASTSIDE25 Porter StreetA spacious one owner home is beingoffered for sale. Three large bedrooms, 2adjoining living areas opening to separatekitchen (130m2). Well placed to catch allday sun. Very tidy condition in the interiorwith all neutral decor.View By Appointment

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READY NOW

$172,000 WEB ID AU35883TINWALD25a Manchester StreetBack unit of two. Set nicely for the sun,this home offers affordable housing on aneasily manageable section. Nice outdoorareas with accessible carport. As a home orinvestment.View By Appointment

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PLENTY OF SURPRISES HERE

OFFERS OVER $270,000 WEB ID AU35869EASTSIDE59 Davis CrescentThis home has experienced an unbelievablemakeover! Totally renovated threebedroom brick home with brand newkitchen and bathroom and completelyredecorated throughout. Wardrobes in allbedrooms, eco friendly log burner.View By Appointment

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COME AND CHECK THIS OUT

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU35790WESTSIDE115 Harrison StreetHave a bit vision on this one. Located in agreat area. Do it up, or rent it out or buildyour own family home on this goodAllenton section. 2 bedrooms plussunroom, partially modernised kitchen,separate bathroom all on a goodcornersite.View By Appointment

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GREAT VALUE HERE

$239,995 WEB ID AU35727WESTSIDE1C Kermode StreetCurrently rented, these fantastic tenantsare keen to stay. You must consider thisimmaculate property built in 2007. One ofsix similar units (over 60's), sunny anddouble glazed containing two bedrooms.Open plan kitchen/lounge.View By Appointment

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BRAEBROOK BEAUTY

$149,500 WEB ID AU35671EASTSIDE10 Braebrook DriveBuild your dream home now on this 700sqm section.Situated amongst quality homes of contemporaryconstruction, enjoy the views over the reserve areaand water ways. Fantastic playground nearby also.View By Appointment

WONDERFUL PARK VIEWS

OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU35565TINWALD31 Nursery DriveLocated in desirable Nursery Drive is thisappealing three double bedroom homewith large kitchen, dining, living upstairsoverlooking the park. Extra large internalaccess garage with the ability to fit threecars, great storage.View By Appointment

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APPEALS TO EVERYONE

$418,000 WEB ID AU35551WESTSIDE72 Wills StreetPleased to be able to offer this terrificfamily home located on Wills Street in atop Ashburton location. The home hasmany features: built on a quarter acresection, three good sized doublebedrooms, ensuite off master bedroom.View By Appointment

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BIGGER THAN EXPECTED

$348,000 WEB ID AU35424EASTSIDE379 Burnett StreetThis truly is a real family home- 3 largebedrooms, very good wardrobe space,(master has walk-in), with office at theentrance. The 2 adjoining living roomsheated with approved log burner plus heattransfer unit. Ranchsliders open to patio.View By Appointment

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NOTHING LIKE NEW

$460,000 WEB ID AU35266WESTSIDE7A Allison StreetUpon completion this four bedroom170sqm home will have appeal in everyway. Practical and spacious living areaproviding a good choice of space to relax,entertain and rest in. Nestled amongstquality real estate in a desirable location.View By Appointment

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LOVELY LOCATION

OFFERS OVER $650,000 WEB ID AU34905WESTSIDE24B Charlesworth DriveNew home currently under construction inthe Lochlea subdivision.Four bedrooms, master has tiled shower,great kitchen with butlers pantry, andliving areas that open onto patios, perfectfor entertaining. Double internal garage.View By Appointment

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THIS IS SPECIAL

OPEN HOME

AUCTIONWEB ID AR32747ASHBURTON364 Ashburton Staveley Road18 ha of fertile soils fully irrigated. Located in apeaceful country area only minutes from town. Theproperty is complemented by a magnificent newhomestead with features not usually found EG:alternative back up power supply. The east winglocates the master room with ensuite, the office andamenities room. The west wing has bedrooms,bathroom and access to 3 car garaging. The farmbuildings include lock up workshop, open bay shed, 3bay shed and a self contained sleep out.A peaceful, attractive property offering income and arelaxed rural lifestyle.

VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am

AUCTION (unless sold prior)11.00am, Sat 12th April, 2014

SIMPLY STUNNING

NEW LISTING

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWEB ID AR36309

METHVEN409 Line RoadSituated 4km from the thriving town of Methven thisproperty will appeal to the discerning buyer.This block of approx. 27ha has a superb 4 year oldhome with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas. A dairy supportblock in recent times, currently mostly in kale. Access toBCI water. A stabling complex is an added bonus. Thisis a rare opportunity in a highly sought after district. Amust view.

View By AppointmentDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY(unless sold prior) Tuesday 29thApril 2014 at 4.00pm

16 HECTARES-2 TITLES

NEW LISTING

NEG OVER $1,750,000WEB ID AR36241

ASHBURTON779 Winchmore-Dromore RoadWell located rural lifestyle with a stylish home ofcontemporary elegance. Looking for something a littlebit special? Classic lines, functional spaces and qualityfurnishings throughout. The heart of the home is theopen plan kitchen/informal dining/everyday living thatconnects to a sheltered outdoor courtyard. Largeformal dining and lounge area. Large master bedroomand sleek ensuite. 3 further spacious bedrooms and 2further bathrooms. A home full of light and space.Sited in private mature peaceful surrounds. The land isborderdyke irrigated.Neg. over $1,750,000 + GST

View By Appointment

IN THE HEART OF WINCHMORE

NEW LISTING

$960,000WEB ID AL36356

ASHBURTONWinchmore Dromore RoadAn attractive 19.7 HA located in the heart ofWinchmore. Fully borderdyke irrigated well subdividedand sheltered. Good improvements including 4 bayshed, loose boxes and cattle yards. An opportunity foran attractive rural lifestyle plus income within minutesfrom town.

View By Appointment

MT ALFORD STATION

FINAL NOTICE

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWEB ID AR35505

ASHBURTON51 Alford Forest Settlement RoadApprox. 1580ha in 2 blocks.Mt Alford Block- 400ha easy to steep hill and 130ha offlats.Pudding Hill Block-800ha hill and 250ha of flats.Staveley stony silt loam and Ruapuna stony silt loamsoils. Mt Alford is being farmed as a store and fat lambproducer complemented by beef cattle and dairygrazing sales.Property features 3 homes and a good range of farmbuildings.

View By AppointmentDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYFriday 4th April 2014 at 4.00pm

FORESTRY/FARMING-51 HA $845,000WEB ID AR35993

METHVENPudding HillA great opportunity exists for someone looking for aforestry prospect with duck and deer shooting thrownin. Or someone looking to clear the flats and/or returnthem to grazing. Keeping the Douglas Fir for retirementfunds.

View By Appointment

WELL SETUP FARMLET- 30HA

$1,485,000 +GST WEB ID AR36168DUNSANDEL227 Hunters RoadSituated at Bankside some 30 minutes south ofChristchurch is a large spacious home set inestablished grounds on 30 hectares.Main dwelling boasts an array of features:• 5 bedrooms• 2 kitchens• 3 living areas• 3 bathrooms (3 showers, 2 baths)• 2 laundriesView By Appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz

For Sale $1,850,000 + GST (if any)

View by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/516443

Jon McAuliffeM 027 432 7769B 03 307 7377

Mike PrestonM 027 430 7041B 03 307 7377

Ashburton

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

446 Dromore Methven Road

D 21 hectare (subject to survey) freehold fully irrigated property

D Modern 316m² homestead built in 2008, four double bedrooms with two en-suites

D Large kitchen/dining/living area with separate lounge, excellent insulation and heating

D Fully enclosed high stud shed

EXECUTIVE HOMESTEAD WITH PROVEN INCOME

Deadline Sale

View by appointment


Jon McAuliffeM 027 432 7769B 03 307 [email protected]

Alford Forest


156 Goughs Crossing Road

D 103.4376 hectares freehold

D Four bedroom brick homestead in mature garden setting

D Well fenced with good shelter

D Possibility of BCI irrigation water

D Retiring vendors

SOLD

GRAZING, CROPPING, FINISHING

For Sale Offers over $550,000

View by appointment


Mike PrestonM 027 430 7041B 03 307 [email protected]

Staveley


Set on 8.0 hectares of productive summer safe soils in the picturesque foothills. The home is built with coloursteel cladding using straw bales with a plaster finish on the internal walls creating exceptional insulation maintaining warmth in the winter and cool in the summer. A self sufficient sustainable organically farmed lifestyle property where an abundance of produce can be harvested.

FOOTHILLS PARADISE

Deadline Sale All offers on or before 4pm, Wed 16 Apr 2014

View by appointment


Jon McAuliffeM 027 432 7769B 03 307 [email protected]

Staveley


Flynns Road

This 94 hectare property has gone through extensive development in the last six years. New pastures after drainage, subdivision, laneways, upgraded stock water and large amounts of fertiliser and lime where tests indicated. Staveley enjoys regular rainfall (approximately 1.5m per year) and an idyllic location.

DREAM LOCATION, DAIRY GRAZING/CONVERSION

Deadline Sale All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 10 Apr 2014

View by appointment


Mike PrestonM 027 430 7041B 03 375 [email protected]

Ashburton


Hepburns Road

D 8.0139 hectares bareland

D Borderdyke Irrigation

D Located minutes from town in a popular area

D Amazing rural views to the mountains

D Exceptional soils

PLAN YOUR NEW HOME

Deadline Sale All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 24 Apr 2014

View by appointment


Pete HaywardM 027 433 3340B 03 307 [email protected]

Methven


42 Nuffield Drive

D 8.0144 hectares

D Large secure implement shed plus office

D Town water supply - septic tank installed

D Four paddocks plus cattle yards

D Building site planted out

SECURE YOUR FUTURE

www.bayleys.co.nz

For Sale $225,000

View Sat 10.45-11.15am


Debbie BoonM 027 448 4006B 03 307 [email protected]

Mick HydesM 027 437 9696B 03 307 [email protected]

Ashburton


2/122 Cass Street, Ashburton

So close to town this two bedroom unit has an updated kitchen and bathroom. Lovely and warm with a heatpump. Currently renting for $285 per week, a great investment or first home opportunity.

ITS IDEAL!

Deadline Sale The vendor invites offers in

the vicinity of $348,000 on or before 3pm, Tues 15 Apr 2014

View Sat 10-10.30am


Debbie BoonM 027 448 4006B 03 307 7377

Mick HydesM 027 437 9696B 03 307 7377

Allenton


117 Racecourse Road

This three bedroom property has been lovingly cared for (over the last 50 years) by the same couple who had it built . It is very warm and inviting and boasts the choice of electric or gas heat pumps, double glazing and a large conservatory, underfloor plus ceiling insulation. There is an opportunity to enhance the property and greatly increase its value to the home decorators.

Become the second owners and reap the rewards.

DOUBLE GLAZED

NEW LIS

TING

Price by Negotiation The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $620,000

View Sat 10-10.30am


Mick HydesM 027 437 9696B 03 307 7377

Debbie BoonM 027 448 4006B 03 307 7377

Ashburton


7 Somerset Grove, Allenton

An exciting opportunity to purchase this quality built family home in this sought after Allenton location. Finished to the highest standard this 220m² house offers three bedrooms, fourth bedroom or office, ensuite, interconnecting living spaces flowing to the outdoor living space to entertain or just relax.

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Price by Negotiation The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $235,000

View by appointment


Mick HydesM 027 437 9696B 03 307 7377

Debbie BoonM 027 448 4006B 03 307 7377

Tinwald


139 Harland Street

This extremely tidy bungalow is well insulated with a fabulous Tinwald location. Three bedrooms, open plan living with new log burner. Easy-care section with great fencing.

Motivated vendors, price reduced!

A LITTLE CRACKER

For Sale $410,000

View by appointment


Mick HydesM 027 437 9696B 03 307 [email protected]

Debbie BoonM 027 448 4006B 03 307 [email protected]

Tinwald


16 Johnstone Street

We have the perfect situation for your golden year´s right here in this package. Full sized (160m²) house consisting of three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen/dining and separate living with hide away office plus a double garage. All of this on a level street front section of 462m².Close to full shopping centre in Tinwald, Ashburton. Early contact will allow some colour choices. Call now for more information.

GOLDEN YEAR’S

NEW LIS

TING

Do you have a room at home that you think is

too small to make anything out of? Home decorating

experts never give in to that argument.

“A small room is relative,” says inte-rior designer Ines Wrusch. “A room is only too small when you plan to use it for something big.” Because in most cases it’s impossible to alter a room’s dimensions you will need to fall back on a few tricks to get the desired look.

“The most eff ective thing you can do is exploit optical illusions,” says home design expert Kathar-ina Semling. Well-chosen decora-tions, appropriate furnishings and clever lighting can help.

But the most important factor to pay attention to is colour.

“Small rooms look bigger if they’re painted in bright colours,” says Pro-fessor Harald Braem from the Institute of Colour Psychology in Germany.

“Just as you can make a high ceil-ing appear lower by painting it a dark shade, you can also achieve the oppo-site eff ect with a lighter tone.” White and pastel shades tend to make a room look larger than it is.

Semling recommends painting doors, window frames and bevelled edges a pure white colour. If you’re planning on using a colourful wallpa-per try painting a narrow white line on the walls directly below the ceiling. If you have chosen a primary colour then you can expect that to make a big diff erence to the way the room will appear.

“A dominant red colour will make it-self felt very present in a room,” says Braem. “It’s a hectic colour and tends to push aside other colours in a room.” Red should be used sparingly in small spaces.

In many instances the reason a room appears small is due to its design. Ines Wrusch illustrates the problem using an example of a bathroom that has been built in an old apartment: such bathrooms tend to be narrow and thus have disproportionately high walls compared to the ground space they occupy.

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Amanda Pannett

10 Morgan Street, Methven

On offer is a three bedroom low maintenance home set on an easy care section. Located on Morgan street it has a homely feel to it and has a feeling of space through the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Off street parking and a small back yard makes it a hassle free home. Double glazed windows and a double internal access garage this may be the right option for you. The trees on the street are every changing and this will be a special place to call home.

Property Manager027-886-0179

Annie Dwyer

PRICE GUIDE LOW-MID$300,000

$419,000

Urban / Rural Property Consultant

021-743-394

OJ – Martin Dodson

NEW LISTING

2 Lilley Place, Methven

This hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. A low maintenance two bedroom home with double glazed windows, free standing wood burner, heat pump, dishwasher, single attached garage. Open plan design but with clearly

good amount of space for the owner. Toasty warm having recently been double glazed.

Open Home: Saturday 29th March 12.00 pm - 12.30 pm Open Home: Saturday 29th March 11.15 pm - 11.45 pm

71 Racecourse Ave, Methven

On offer is a modern zincalume home with fantastic north facing outdoor entertaining area. The main house comprises 3 bedrooms with master bedroom dining area and lounge all accessing the sunny

giving you the 4th bedroom with its own bathroom. Easy care, low maintenance all around it is worth inspecting. Available to view now.

Open Home: Saturday 29th March 10.30 am - 11.30 am

$395,000

Under no circumstances

should a small room be packed full of decorations and

knick-knacks

Light & colour the keyHome Decorating

“The dimensions are wrong. But as soon as the ceiling is lowered with the aid of a dry wall board, for example, then it appears to be the right size.”

Once again colour can also be of help. “By painting a dark blue colour on the walls above a height of 2.40 metres you will achieve the same eff ect.” That’s be-cause dark colours make a “heavy” im-pression and give the optical illusion of the room expanding.

Another aspect to consider is furnish-ings. “Under no circumstances should a small room be packed full of decora-tions and knick-knacks,” says Semling. “But a very spartan interior is also the wrong way to go.”

A collection of decorations on the op-posite wall to the doorway is suffi cient. Big tiles in a bathroom will achieve a bigger look but large-scale, baroque-style wallpaper patterns will shrink a room.

Curtains made of lightweight materi-als will also make things roomier. “They don’t steal light and they can embellish a space,” says Semling.

Large furniture and objects that go over the eyeline should be avoid-ed. “Make every eff ort to concen-trate on the lower regions of a room,” says Semling. “But if you have to use a tall cupboard then it should be as brightly coloured at the top as possible.”

Glass tables are also counter produc-tive.

“At fi rst glance they appear to give a light look but because they’re trans-parent you can see the legs and eve-rything that’s beneath the table.”

That only serves to disturb the optical harmony of a room.

And fi nally lighting can help deter-mine a room’s apparent size. Sem-ling advises creating islands of light. “That will allow you to customise a room’s structure into separate areas.”

Ines Wrusch recommends using what are known as wall washer lighting sys-tems that consist of LED lamps that can fl ood a wall with light.

“No matter if you use it to illuminate a single wall or the entire ceiling, it will make a room seem bigger.”

So, light and colour are the keys to altering a room’s appearance.

Bareness is the worst way to achieve a bigger look. “A small empty space usually looks even smaller than one that is furnished and has wallpaper,” Semling says.

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Interior Design

While you will want the area to be stimulating for the baby’s develop-ment, it also needs to be a calm envi-ronment for mum and dad, as during that all-important fi rst year, you will be spending a lot of time in there, all hours of the day and night.

From a practical point of view, your wee bundle of joy won’t be a tiny baby forever. Soon the room will be re-decorated for a school child and then later a teenager, so it pays to be smart with your choices of the big-ticket decorating items, such as car-pet, window dressings and wall cover.

Also if you need to move in the near future, think of how the room will pre-sent to prospective buyers. Not eve-

ryone in the market will have a

baby, and even if they do, the likeli-hood that their styling taste will be the same as yours is minimal.

So before you grab the paintbrush to start plastering the walls in rain-bows and butterfl ies, consider this practical approach to nursery deco-ration, which will save you money in the long-term, and create a more de-sirable home when it comes time to sell.

Most mums begin thinking about nursery design as soon as they fi nd out that they are pregnant, and often even earlier than that, but now that your little nugget of love is growing,

it’s possible to be overwhelmed by the vast range of options available. What colours are stimulating for the baby’s development? Is Hello Kitty fashionable or tacky? Do I have to go

blue for a boy or pink for a girl?

To help you separate the on-trend from the tired, we have gathered sen-sible yet stunning design options, sweeping nurseries across the coun-try right now, to help inspire while maintaining sophistication and sal-ability in your home.

To keep the walls neutral and so-phisticated, consider adding your pop of colour on the ceiling, with bold stripes or a playful pattern. It’s more aff ordable to decorate the ceiling than all four walls, and also easy to revert back to normal when it comes time to re-decorate or sell the home.

Choosing primary colours will make the rest of the nursery a breeze to decorate, and is also very stimulating for baby’s learning. Think bright yel-low stripes or spots for a girl or deep blue or red for a boy. By keeping the walls and carpet neutral, you can now make features out of artwork, toys and furniture in the room.

Depth and texture not only creates stunning design features for your nursery, but it also increases your baby’s capacity to learn. Instead of a

simple poster, consider creating your own artwork where you glue ABC blocks or fridge magnet numbers to a chalkboard. Instead of fl at decals of butterfl ies, birds, bears or fl owers, give the look more depth and texture by sticking 3D versions to the wall.

Such as origami birds made from diff erent coloured paper, or mirrored butterfl ies. Teddy bears made from fuzzy felt or bright artifi cial sunfl ow-ers. Choose your colours to match your feature ceiling or a feature rug in the room, but don’t overdo the eff ect. Restrict your 3D wall decorations to one wall only for added impact.

Who said a nursery had to be pas-tels and ducks…or owls…or bears for that matter? A glamourous nursery can be just as stimulating for baby’s development, and the design inspira-tion may just last through the ages with a few minor tweaks, although mostly suitable if you know you are having a girl.

Pretty and chic, a simple palette which is easy to embellish with glitz. Start with black and white and add your feature pops of excitement from there. Go bold with your feature col-our, such as lime green or deep pink.

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Designing your nursery

Decorating a room to become a baby nursery is an exciting time, but as

many experienced design-ers and real estate agents

alike will tell you, don’t go overboard on babying every single thing in the

room.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

LOOK UP!

Choosing primary colours will make the rest of the nursery a

breeze

Think a feature wall of glittering sil-ver sparkle stars, a drop crystal light fi tting that showers the room in rain-bows when the light hits it during the day, a glamourous feature chair in hot pink, comfortable enough for you to spend multiple feeding hours snuggled up on it, a chic black cot, a fl uff y black rug and mirror decals on the opposite side of the room to the sparkle silver stars.

Feature wall paper is now being created as self-adhesive and tem-porary, so can be easily changed as your child’s personal taste develops. If you love the design, so will your wee bundle of joy, and with bright pops of vivid colour, sparkles, texture and movement, it’s perfect for baby’s development.

They don’t say that being a parent is hard work for nothing. To truly en-joy the space with your child, don’t forget to include practicalities that will help to make being mum or dad just that little bit easier.

Don’t forget the big comfy rocking chair, you’ll be spending many, many

hours in it settling your wee one back to sleep. Consider mood lighting or two diff erent lighting solutions. One bright during change time, and a softer one for when you don’t want to wake bubs up.

Remember to allow for plenty of room for your change table, with your storage of accessories close at hand.

Consider constructing or buying a desk with multiple storage cubes and drawers attached. Very handy while bubs is little, and then can convert into a study desk as they start school.

An organised and clutter-free room will help you to feel less stressed after a long day of tears and tantrums too.

Above all have fun with the decorat-ing of your nursery. Treat the nursery like you would the rest of your home; if you love modern design, go with it.

Don’t feel the need to fi t some old-fashioned criteria or other’s idea of what a nursery should be.

You will be the one spending the most time in there, so create a space that you will love to be in.

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A glamourous nursery can be

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House hunting tips

Finding a family-friendly homeAs a parent, you want to give your

children the very best, but this can be diffi cult when moving to a new home is concerned.

Instead of just fi nding an aff ordable place where you can rest your head, you’ll need to step outside the box to fi nd a neighbourhood and a house that will become a home, which is not just good, but great for your children.

The location of your home can be just as important as the dwelling it-self. Not only is a safe neighbourhood important for children, who don’t al-ways make the best choices, but a good school is conducive to raising well-informed and educated adults.

There are a number of factors that you and your family should take into consideration when selecting the area in which you would like to live, including schools, parks, medical fa-cilities and access to other recrea-

tional activities. It pays to be diligent and research the suburb of the town of your specifi c interest.

Try to take into consideration the community’s growth potential and future outlook. If it is an area that a lot of people are moving away from, take into consideration the possibil-ity of local facilities, including the school, closing down.

If you are intending on making this your home for the long-term, don’t

forget to look at the long-term edu-cation possibilities for your children. This allows you to investigate an area thoroughly to see if it meets with the needs of your family.

Taking a drive around near-by streets will give you excellent clues as to what the neighbourhood is like. Children’s toys, trampolines, bicycles will indicate if there are many other families on the street, or you might see groups of mother’s walking by pushing strollers.

Don’t be scared to knock on a couple of doors to get a feel for the neighbours. You’ll know the history of the street in no-time, and if the recipients of your door-knock are rude, then perhaps it’s not the type of neighbourhood you want to raise your children in anyway.

This is also a great time to traverse the neighborhood and try the restau-

rants, shops and community activi-ties. Make an appointment to visit the local childhood education facilities and see if it is the type of environ-ment that would be stimulating for your child. Even if your child is only at pre-school now, visit the primary school to ensure it provides the fa-cilities that you desire for your child’s development.

Cost is another important factor when moving, and the correct mix of salary to expense ratio can signify if the area is right for you.

After you have nailed down a spe-cifi c area that you feel is the best fi t for your family, it’s time to look at the available properties and see which one fi lls the majority of the tick boxes.

Remember no one home is likely to fulfi l every hope and desire you have, so focus on the points that are essential to you, and don’t get hung

Don’t be scared to knock on a couple of doors to get a feel for the neighbours.

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up on small details that can easily be changed. The next logical step is to fi gure out what tops your list of es-sential features, and what’s less of a priority.

Online real estate services make it simple to narrow down your choices, and taking a virtual tour can be as simple as the click of a button.

However, a family home should be more than aesthetically pleasing, and selecting something that will be a wise investment should be an impor-tant factor in your decision making process.

A large-sized yard is generally the best way to make a positive long-term investment when it comes to buying a home, but also it gives your children a safe-haven to grow and play in.

Backyard cricket, spotlight and hide

and go seek are much more fun when there is a large space to run around in, and it’s safer than sending your children to the nearby park.

A well-fenced section should be a priority also, but not a deal-breaker, as this can easily be resolved at a lat-er stage.

A quiet street is an advantage, as not only will it make falling asleep easier, but when the tennis ball gets hit over the fence, it’s less dangerous

for your children to go and retrieve it.

Inside the home, consider the spa-ciousness of each area. While young children might not have a problem with sharing a room, there will defi -nitely be problems once each one wants their own independence.

To keep bedrooms tidier, it is handy to set aside a separate room as a child’s play area, or den.

It can be the area where your chil-dren can play musical instruments, play their video games, build blocks and even get a little messy with paint.

If the toys and art supplies are kept out of the bedroom, children fi nd it much easier to keep their rooms clean, and it becomes a better envi-ronment to study in with less distrac-tion.

For the benefi t of the cook in the house, consider purchasing a prop-

erty with a large kitchen, with plenty of bench space and storage.

When you’ve reached the stage when you’re cooking dinner, baking cookies for a school event and mak-ing the children’s lunches for the fol-lowing day, you soon become thank-ful for the additional space.

Take safety into consideration and put yourself in the shoes of your child. Floor to ceiling windows and doors might look fantastic, but how will you prevent your child from run-ning into them?

As your search continues, remem-ber that there’s no perfect place, but by sorting your priorities early, you’re more likely to fi nd one that best-suits your family’s needs.

Best of luck in fi nding your home sweet home in a family-friendly neighbourhood.

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Home Heating

A large percentage of your home’s heat is lost through your windows, especially if they are not double glazed.

Using heavier curtains will not only help to make a home feel a lot cosier; they also help to stop heat escaping.

Curtains which extend below the win-dow frame will insulate your windows and help keep the warmth in.

Carpet can be an expensive addition, but defi nitely worth consideration for long-term warmth benefi ts. As a cheaper alternative, a thick rug can off er similar insulation properties and feel nicer under-foot on a chilly morning.

Concentrate on the rooms of your home that you use and heat most often and place a rug that covers most of the fl oor in these areas. Woolen is best, and as with carpet selection, the thicker or denser the weave, the better.

If you want to keep wooden fl oors and tiles, look into the options now available for underfl oor heating. More options are entering the market each year.

Sealing gaps around doors and windows is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most eff ective ways to warm up your home. Place weatherstripping around loose doors and windows. If you still notice a draft beneath your door after you’ve in-stalled weatherstripping, a rolled up towel or “door snake” can further block drafts.

Welcoming warmth

With cooler months approaching, there’s no better time than now to put your home’s ability to heat itself under the microscope.

FINISHINGS

Insulation is important to make any home warmer, but to do it all in one hit can be an expensive exercise.

Start small, and begin by wrapping and plugging anything you can.

An aff ordable place to start is by concentrating on maintaining the heat in your hot water pipes and cyl-inder. A hot water cylinder wrap is available from hardware stores for around $60 and is an eff ective way

to keep the cylinder from losing too much heat.

Wrap external hot water pipes with insulation tape to reduce the heat loss from your hot water tank to the taps. It can be bought inexpensively from your local hardware store.

Insulating your walls may be an ex-pensive option, so a good place to start is the ceiling.

A well-insulated house can use al-most half the energy for heating and cooling, compared to a non-insulated

home, which means that insulation pays for itself in cheaper electricity bills in as little as one to two years.

For eff ective insulation, be sure that the insulation doesn’t have gaps in-between it when installed, and make sure it is the recommended thickness to prevent heat escaping.

If your home heating is ineff ective, or costing you too much, then look into whether the source of the heat-ing is the issue.

A few changes made over the next few months will help to keep you feeling warmer during the bitter cold of winter.

Insulating your walls may be an

expensive option, so a good place to

start is the ceiling.

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