Guardian property March 28

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Property GUARDIAN

March 28 2014

DOUBLE GLAZED Proudly marketed by Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon Bayleys Real Estate FURTHER DETAILS

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Home decorating

Interior design

House hunting tips

Home heating

Light & colour the key

Designing your nursery, dare to be different

Find a family-friendly home

Welcoming warmth

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Double glazed Interested in this property? 117 Racecourse Road Ashburton 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, underoor plus ceiling insulation. There is an opportunity to enhance the property and greatly increase its value to the home decorators.

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Mick Hydes 027 437 9696

Become the second owners and reap the rewards.

Deadline Sale: The vendor invites oers in the vicinity of $348,000 by 3pm, Tuesday 15 April 2014 Web 517670 www.bayleys.co.nz

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HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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A GRAND OLD LADY

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE HERE

WEB ID AU36041 WESTSIDE 42 Havelock Street The current owners of this charming villa have loved this home for the past 28 years. They have found it an easy and comfortable home to live in raising a family, operating a business and also a B&B from home over the years. Now is your chance to enjoy this character 6 bedroom home with two living areas. The location is fantastic on a 1280sqm centrally located corner section well landscaped mature gardens for both shelter and privacy. View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Wednesday 2nd April 2014 at 4.00pm

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OFFERS OVER $308,000 WEB ID AU36185 $499,000 WEB ID AU33824 TINWALD WESTSIDE 31 Agnes Street 9A Allison Street Just move in and relax in this well Located in Allenton close to school and 3 4 presented home- the work has been done shops all within walking distance. 253 sqm for you. Various heating options ensure on a 728 sqm section. Fences, paths and you will keep warm in the winter. Relax in driveways, lawns all completed. 4 1 2 the sun drenched conservatory whilst bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining, admiring the beautiful well cared for separate lounge, ensuite off master walkin gardens. wardrobe. 2 2 VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.00 - 10.45am

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OFFERS OVER $330,000 WEB ID AU36187 OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36027 OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36023 OFFERS OVER $255,000 WEB ID AU35717 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 7 Cross Street 33 Chalmers Avenue 157 Kermode Street 10B Charles Street A great family home with 3 spacious Stylish living on easy care 470sqm section, Executive, sunny brand new three Step inside this 2 bedroom unit and be 3 3 3 2 bedrooms. Two large living areas with this three bedroom plus study home is a bedroom plus office townhouse in a very impressed with the high quality renovation. heatpump and logfire. Brand new roof. must to see. Open plan living and convenient location. Sunny and light open New kitchen complete with butlers Excellent westside location with domain entertainers kitchen with fantastic storage plan living, dining and fantastic kitchen pantry/laundry, spacious living with brand 1 2 2 1 and schooling nearby. Private well fenced throughout. Features include heat pump, area opening to patio. Separate lounge new heat pump and a gorgeous bathroom. back yard. gas fire, some tinted windows. heated by gas fire. Tiled shower, luxurious bath. VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 10.00 - 10.30am

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FANTASTIC FIRST HOME

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$389,000 WEB ID AU35401 $519,000 WEB ID AU35702 OFFERS OVER $260,000 WEB ID AU35899 $289,000 WEB ID AU35977 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 88 Belt Road 4a Ben Elder Place 6 Adams Street Fl 2, 350 Burnett Street Hidden away on a private rear section is Very happy to present this expertly built Beautifully presented bungalow with two A really nice townhouse close to town in 3 3 2 2 this very well presented three bedroom family home in the new Braebrook living rooms, two bedrooms plus sunroom excellent condition. The two bedrooms are home with hidden computer nook. Sun Subdivision. Three double bedrooms with alternatively could be used as four generous with good wardrobe space. drenched conservatory off living area. ensuite (tiled shower) and walk in robe off bedrooms. Recently insulated and heating Separate kitchen, with morning sun, 1 2 1 1 Room for all the toys with double internal master. Open plan kitchen, dining, living provided by log burner and heat pump. A opening to living area. Patio enjoys privacy access garage plus separate double garage. and separate lounge plus built in office. timber deck extends from living room. and sun. Single garage has auto door opener. 4 2 2 1 VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.15 - 11.45am VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.15 - 11.45am

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OFFERS OVER $265,000 WEB ID AU36107 OFFERS OVER $320,000 WEB ID AU36301 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 50 Harrison Street 4 Hanrahan Street An established townhouse located in a Packed full of potential this home 2 3 convenient westside location with great represents a chance for you to establish street appeal. yourself. With added appeal of a well laid A sunny and spacious 2 bedroom home out and established 673sqm section. The 1 1 with benefits of internal garage access. sun capturing bay window is a perfect Easy care, private gardens make this place to relax and take in the sights of the property appealing. gardens. 1 1 VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 12.00 - 12.30pm

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HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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PRIVATE AND SUNNY

APPEALING LOOKING HOME

ESTABLISHED BUILDING SITE

NEW LISTING OFFERS OVER $380,000 WEB ID AU36343 $495,000 WEB ID AU36250 NEG OVER $368,000 WEB ID AU36233 OFFERS OVER $230,000 WEB ID AU36183 ASHBURTON EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 70a Thomson Street 7 Orchard Grove 75 Creek Road 7 Woodham Drive If you have been seeking a near new This lovely home is ready for you. Located This has always been a attractive looking This sunny 1012 m2 section in a quiet west side 3 4 3 townhouse/house on an easy care section in a popular culdesac in Braebrook, this home. 3 good sized double bedrooms, spa cul-de-sac is all ready to build on with all services at with ample garaging and outbuildings, set property has 4 bedrooms, master with bath in main bathroom, separate shower gate. A pump and its own well already on site and nicely for the sun with plenty of off street ensuite and walk-in robe, large living area room, kitchen dining, good sized lounge some existing garden with a watering system in place 1 2 1 parking and easy access then the looking is and substantial kitchen. Double internal plus extra room on the end. Modernised from when this was part of a larger garden, more than over. access garaging plus off street parking. kitchen, double garage with attached 3/4 of the fencing is complete. Enquire now to view. wood shed. 2 2 2 View By Appointment View By Appointment Offers over $380,000. View By Appointment View By Appointment

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$540,000 WEB ID AU33871A NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU35886 $172,000 WEB ID AU35883 OFFERS OVER $270,000 WEB ID AU35869 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE TINWALD EASTSIDE 1 Magnolia Drive 25 Porter Street 25a Manchester Street 59 Davis Crescent This spacious quality built three double A spacious one owner home is being Back unit of two. Set nicely for the sun, This home has experienced an unbelievable 4 3 2 3 bedroom plus study family home sits on a offered for sale. Three large bedrooms, 2 this home offers affordable housing on an makeover! Totally renovated three beautifully landscaped 672sqm section. adjoining living areas opening to separate easily manageable section. Nice outdoor bedroom brick home with brand new Featuring a large entertainers kitchen, kitchen (130m2). Well placed to catch all areas with accessible carport. As a home or kitchen and bathroom and completely 2 1 1 1 large living/dining opening to a private day sun. Very tidy condition in the interior investment. redecorated throughout. Wardrobes in all deck area. with all neutral decor. bedrooms, eco friendly log burner. View By Appointment View By Appointment

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WONDERFUL PARK VIEWS

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU35790 $239,995 WEB ID AU35727 $149,500 WEB ID AU35671 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 115 Harrison Street 1C Kermode Street 10 Braebrook Drive Have a bit vision on this one. Located in a Currently rented, these fantastic tenants Build your dream home now on this 700sqm section. 2 2 great area. Do it up, or rent it out or build are keen to stay. You must consider this Situated amongst quality homes of contemporary your own family home on this good immaculate property built in 2007. One of construction, enjoy the views over the reserve area Allenton section. 2 bedrooms plus six similar units (over 60's), sunny and and water ways. Fantastic playground nearby also. 1 1 sunroom, partially modernised kitchen, double glazed containing two bedrooms. View By Appointment separate bathroom all on a good Open plan kitchen/lounge. cornersite. 1 1 View By Appointment

OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU35565 TINWALD 31 Nursery Drive Located in desirable Nursery Drive is this 3 appealing three double bedroom home with large kitchen, dining, living upstairs overlooking the park. Extra large internal 2 access garage with the ability to fit three cars, great storage. View By Appointment

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$418,000 WEB ID AU35551 $348,000 WEB ID AU35424 $460,000 WEB ID AU35266 OFFERS OVER $650,000 WEB ID AU34905 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 72 Wills Street 379 Burnett Street 7A Allison Street 24B Charlesworth Drive Pleased to be able to offer this terrific This truly is a real family home- 3 large Upon completion this four bedroom New home currently under construction in 3 3 4 4 family home located on Wills Street in a bedrooms, very good wardrobe space, 170sqm home will have appeal in every the Lochlea subdivision. top Ashburton location. The home has (master has walk-in), with office at the way. Practical and spacious living area Four bedrooms, master has tiled shower, many features: built on a quarter acre entrance. The 2 adjoining living rooms providing a good choice of space to relax, great kitchen with butlers pantry, and 2 1 2 2 section, three good sized double heated with approved log burner plus heat entertain and rest in. Nestled amongst living areas that open onto patios, perfect bedrooms, ensuite off master bedroom. transfer unit. Ranchsliders open to patio. quality real estate in a desirable location. for entertaining. Double internal garage. View By Appointment

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HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AR36309 METHVEN 409 Line Road Situated 4km from the thriving town of Methven this property will appeal to the discerning buyer. This block of approx. 27ha has a superb 4 year old home with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas. A dairy support block in recent times, currently mostly in kale. Access to BCI water. A stabling complex is an added bonus. This is a rare opportunity in a highly sought after district. A must view. View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Tuesday 29th April 2014 at 4.00pm

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NEG OVER $1,750,000 WEB ID AR36241 ASHBURTON 779 Winchmore-Dromore Road

WEB ID AR32747 ASHBURTON 364 Ashburton Staveley Road VIEW Saturday 29 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am 18 ha of fertile soils fully irrigated. Located in a AUCTION (unless sold prior) peaceful country area only minutes from town. The 11.00am, Sat 12th April, 2014 property is complemented by a magnificent new homestead with features not usually found EG: alternative back up power supply. The east wing locates the master room with ensuite, the office and amenities room. The west wing has bedrooms, bathroom and access to 3 car garaging. The farm buildings include lock up workshop, open bay shed, 3 bay shed and a self contained sleep out. A peaceful, attractive property offering income and a relaxed rural lifestyle.

IN THE HEART OF WINCHMORE

Well located rural lifestyle with a stylish home of contemporary elegance. Looking for something a little bit special? Classic lines, functional spaces and quality furnishings throughout. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen/informal dining/everyday living that connects to a sheltered outdoor courtyard. Large formal dining and lounge area. Large master bedroom and sleek ensuite. 3 further spacious bedrooms and 2 further bathrooms. A home full of light and space. Sited in private mature peaceful surrounds. The land is borderdyke irrigated. Neg. over $1,750,000 + GST View By Appointment

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NEW LISTING

$960,000 MT ALFORD STATION

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

WEB ID AL36356 ASHBURTON Winchmore Dromore Road

WEB ID AR35505 ASHBURTON 51 Alford Forest Settlement Road

An attractive 19.7 HA located in the heart of Winchmore. Fully borderdyke irrigated well subdivided and sheltered. Good improvements including 4 bay shed, loose boxes and cattle yards. An opportunity for an attractive rural lifestyle plus income within minutes from town. View By Appointment

Approx. 1580ha in 2 blocks. Mt Alford Block- 400ha easy to steep hill and 130ha of flats. Pudding Hill Block-800ha hill and 250ha of flats. Staveley stony silt loam and Ruapuna stony silt loam soils. Mt Alford is being farmed as a store and fat lamb producer complemented by beef cattle and dairy grazing sales. Property features 3 homes and a good range of farm buildings. View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Friday 4th April 2014 at 4.00pm

NEW LISTING

FINAL NOTICE

$845,000 WELL SETUP FARMLET- 30HA

FORESTRY/FARMING-51 HA

WEB ID AR35993 METHVEN Pudding Hill A great opportunity exists for someone looking for a forestry prospect with duck and deer shooting thrown in. Or someone looking to clear the flats and/or return them to grazing. Keeping the Douglas Fir for retirement funds. View By Appointment

$1,485,000 +GST WEB ID AR36168 DUNSANDEL 227 Hunters Road Situated at Bankside some 30 minutes south of Christchurch is a large spacious home set in established 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 laundries View By Appointment

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SO LD EXECUTIVE HOMESTEAD WITH PROVEN INCOME

Ashburton

GRAZING, CROPPING, FINISHING

Alford Forest

446 Dromore Methven Road

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

156 Goughs Crossing Road

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21 hectare (subject to survey) freehold fully irrigated property Modern 316m² homestead built in 2008, four double bedrooms with two en-suites Large kitchen/dining/living area with separate lounge, excellent insulation and heating Fully enclosed high stud shed

www.bayleys.co.nz/516443

Jon McAuliffe M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377

Mike Preston M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377

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103.4376 hectares freehold Four bedroom brick homestead in mature garden setting Well fenced with good shelter Possibility of BCI irrigation water Retiring vendors

www.bayleys.co.nz/517536

Jon McAuliffe M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

FOOTHILLS PARADISE

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.

For Sale Offers over $550,000 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517469

Mike Preston M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

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

DREAM LOCATION, DAIRY GRAZING/ CONVERSION

Staveley

Flynns Road

Deadline Sale

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.

All offers on or before 4pm, Wed 16 Apr 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517454

Jon McAuliffe M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

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

PLAN YOUR NEW HOME

Ashburton

Hepburns Road

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8.0139 hectares bareland Borderdyke Irrigation Located minutes from town in a popular area Amazing rural views to the mountains Exceptional soils

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 10 Apr 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517550

Mike Preston M 027 430 7041 B 03 375 4700 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

SECURE YOUR FUTURE

Methven

42 Nuffield Drive

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

8.0144 hectares Large secure implement shed plus office Town water supply - septic tank installed Four paddocks plus cattle yards Building site planted out

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 24 Apr 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517563

Pete Hayward M 027 433 3340 B 03 307 7377 peter.hayward@bayleys.co.nz

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

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Ashburton

2/122 Cass Street, Ashburton

For Sale $225,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am

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

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY 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.

www.bayleys.co.nz/517490

Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Ashburton Price by Negotiation The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $620,000 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/516981

Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

DOUBLE GLAZED

Allenton

117 Racecourse Road

Deadline Sale The vendor invites offers in

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.

the vicinity of $348,000 on or before 3pm, Tues 15 Apr 2014 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/517670

Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

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A LITTLE CRACKER

Tinwald

GOLDEN YEAR’S

Tinwald

139 Harland Street

Price by Negotiation

16 Johnstone Street

For Sale $410,000 View by appointment

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

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $235,000 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517460

Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

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

www.bayleys.co.nz/517680

Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

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Home Decorating

Light & colour the key 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.

Semling recommends painting doors, window frames and bevelled edges a pure white colour. If you’re planning on using a colourful wallpaper 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 difference to the way the room will appear.

“A small room is relative,� says interior 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.

“A dominant red colour will make itself 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.

“The most effective thing you can do is exploit optical illusions,� says home design expert Katharina Semling. Well-chosen decorations, appropriate furnishings and clever lighting can help.

Under no circumstances should a small room be packed full of decorations and knick-knacks

But the most important factor to pay attention to is colour. “Small rooms look bigger if they’re painted in bright colours,� says Professor Harald Braem from the Institute of Colour Psychology in Germany. “Just as you can make a high ceiling appear lower by painting it a dark shade, you can also achieve the opposite effect with a lighter tone.� White and pastel shades tend to make a room look larger than it is.

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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$419,000

10 Morgan Street, Methven

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

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.

$395,000

71 Racecourse Ave, Methven

2 Lilley Place, Methven Open Home: Saturday 29th March 11.15 pm - 11.45 pm

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

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 GHĂ€ QHG NLWFKHQ GLQLQJ DQG ORXQJH DUHDV RIIHU D good amount of space for the owner. Toasty warm having recently been double glazed.

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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 effect.� That’s because dark colours make a “heavy� impression and give the optical illusion of the room expanding.

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

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

“At ďŹ rst glance they appear to give a light look but because they’re transparent you can see the legs and everything that’s beneath the table.â€?

Large furniture and objects that go over the eyeline should be avoided. “Make every effort to concentrate 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.�

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

“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.

And ďŹ nally lighting can help determine a room’s apparent size. Semling advises creating islands of light. “That will allow you to customise a room’s structure into separate areas.â€?

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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Designing your nursery DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Decorating a room to become a baby nursery is an exciting time, but as many experienced designers and real estate agents alike will tell you, don’t go overboard on babying every single thing in the room. While you will want the area to be stimulating for the baby’s development, it also needs to be a calm environment for mum and dad, as during that all-important first 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 bigticket decorating items, such as carpet, window dressings and wall cover. Also if you need to move in the near future, think of how the room will present to prospective buyers. Not everyone in the market will have a

baby, and even if they do, the likelihood that their styling taste will be the same as yours is minimal. So before you grab the paintbrush to start plastering the walls in rainbows and butterflies, consider this practical approach to nursery decoration, which will save you money in the long-term, and create a more desirable home when it comes time to sell.

Choosing primary colours will make the rest of the nursery a breeze

Most mums begin thinking about nursery design as soon as they find 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 sensible yet stunning design options, sweeping nurseries across the country right now, to help inspire while maintaining sophistication and salability in your home.

LOOK UP! To keep the walls neutral and sophisticated, consider adding your pop of colour on the ceiling, with bold stripes or a playful pattern. It’s more affordable 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 yellow 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.

GO 3D 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 flat decals of butterflies, birds, bears or flowers, give the look more depth and texture by sticking 3D versions to the wall. Such as origami birds made from different coloured paper, or mirrored butterflies. Teddy bears made from fuzzy felt or bright artificial sunflowers. Choose your colours to match your feature ceiling or a feature rug in the room, but don’t overdo the effect. Restrict your 3D wall decorations to one wall only for added impact.

GO GLAM Who said a nursery had to be pastels and ducks…or owls…or bears for that matter? A glamourous nursery can be just as stimulating for baby’s development, and the design inspiration 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 colour, such as lime green or deep pink.

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Think a feature wall of glittering silver sparkle stars, a drop crystal light fitting that showers the room in rainbows 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 fluffy 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 temporary, 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.

A glamourous nursery can be just as stimulating for baby’s development

They don’t say that being a parent is hard work for nothing. To truly enjoy 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.

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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 different lighting solutions. One bright during change time, and a softer one for when you don’t want to wake bubs up.

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.

Treat the nursery like you would the rest of your home; if you love modern design, go with it

Above all have fun with the decorating 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 fit some oldfashioned criteria or other’s idea of what a nursery should be.

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

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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Finding a family-friendly home As a parent, you want to give your children the very best, but this can be difficult when moving to a new home is concerned. Instead of just finding an affordable place where you can rest your head, you’ll need to step outside the box to find 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 itself. Not only is a safe neighbourhood important for children, who don’t always 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 facilities and access to other recrea-

tional activities. It pays to be diligent and research the suburb of the town of your specific 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 possibility of local facilities, including the school, closing down.

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

forget to look at the long-term education 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.

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

rants, shops and community activities. Make an appointment to visit the local childhood education facilities and see if it is the type of environment 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 facilities 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 specific area that you feel is the best fit for your family, it’s time to look at the available properties and see which one fills the majority of the tick boxes. Remember no one home is likely to fulfil every hope and desire you have, so focus on the points that are essential to you, and don’t get hung

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

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.

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.

A large-sized yard is generally the best way to make a positive long-term investment

However, a family home should be more than aesthetically pleasing, and selecting something that will be a wise investment should be an important factor in your decision making process. A large-sized yard is generally the best way to make a positive longterm 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

A well-fenced section should be a priority also, but not a deal-breaker, as this can easily be resolved at a later 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 spaciousness of each area. While young children might not have a problem with sharing a room, there will deďŹ 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 children 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 ďŹ nd it much easier to keep their rooms clean, and it becomes a better environment to study in with less distraction. For the beneďŹ 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 making the children’s lunches for the following day, you soon become thankful 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 running into them? As your search continues, remember that there’s no perfect place, but by sorting your priorities early, you’re more likely to ďŹ nd one that best-suits your family’s needs. Best of luck in ďŹ nding your home sweet home in a family-friendly neighbourhood.

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FINISHINGS 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 window frame will insulate your windows and help keep the warmth in. Carpet can be an expensive addition, but definitely worth consideration for long-term warmth benefits. As a cheaper alternative, a thick rug can offer similar insulation properties and feel nicer underfoot 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 floor 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 floors and tiles, look into the options now available for underfloor heating. More options are entering the market each year. Sealing gaps around doors and windows is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most effective 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 installed weatherstripping, a rolled up towel or “door snake” can further block drafts.

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

INSULATE 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 affordable place to start is by concentrating on maintaining the heat in your hot water pipes and cylinder. A hot water cylinder wrap is available from hardware stores for around $60 and is an effective 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 expensive option, so a good place to start is the ceiling. A well-insulated house can use almost half the energy for heating and cooling, compared to a non-insulated

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

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

For effective insulation, be sure that the insulation doesn’t have gaps inbetween it when installed, and make sure it is the recommended thickness to prevent heat escaping. If your home heating is ineffective, or costing you too much, then look into whether the source of the heating 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.

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