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Hororata Country Life Interested in this property? 377 Hawkins Road Hororata
4 So many features. Located in the centre of the village and still quiet with 1/2 acre section, this is a wonderfully spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms family home. All the EQC work is completed to a high standard. Partial double glazing plus under floor insulation. Double garage and workshop, shed and 2 wood sheds, veggie patch and large tunnel house. Decking and verandahs around half the home. Mature gardens with great bird life, a lovely haven. $407,000
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AMAZING VALUE HERE
HEAPS OF MODERNISATION
BRAND SPANKING NEW
OPEN HOME
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TENDER WEB ID AU35551 $499,000 WEB ID AU32196A $278,500 WEB ID AU35391 OFFERS OVER $385,000 WEB ID AU35428 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 72 Wills Street 11 Magnolia Drive 72 Eton Street 85A Oxford Street Pleased to offer this terrific family home Great corner site for this bigger than most A lot of time and effort has been spent We have available this well designed 3 4 3 3 built on a 1/4 acre section with updated family home, you will fit everything into here to make a very enjoyable home. All house/townhouse that has been upspect kitchen. the 257sqm home new kitchen, bathroom, laundry, carpet, with most all the bells and whistles • 4 double bedrooms drapes etc etc. Small easy care section with including quality carpets and curtains, LED VIEW Saturday 1 Mar 10.00 - 10.45am 2 2 1 2 • Shower, toilet and vanity in ensuite off two outdoor living areas, double garage down lights (for energy efficiency) gas TENDER closes Tuesday 4th March 2014 at master bedroom and well fenced. water heating, and cook top, auto garage 4.00pm • Open plan kitchen, dining and living door. 3 2 2 2 VIEW Saturday 1 Mar 11.00 - 11.30am room VIEW Saturday 1 Mar 11.00 - 11.30am VIEW Saturday 1 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am
PLENTY OF OPTIONS
PERFECT FINISH
GREAT VALUE HERE
YOU WANT IT, I HAVE IT!
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NEW LISTING
OFFERS OVER $220,000 WEB ID AU35569 TENDER WEB ID AU35702 $239,995 WEB ID AU35727 TENDER WEB ID AU35789 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 9 Belt Road 4a Ben Elder Place 1C Kermode Street 23 River Terrace A well situated property in a central Very happy to present this expertly built Currently rented, these fantastic tenants This home has heaps going for it. Three 3 3 2 3 Allenton location close to College and family home in the new Braebrook are keen to stay. You must consider this double bedrooms, quarter acre section Domain. This property would make an Subdivision. immaculate property built in 2007. One of with great garaging. ideal development site amongst other six similar units (over 60's), sunny and VIEW Saturday 1 Mar 11.45 - 12.30pm View By Appointment 1 2 1 1 quality homes. Currently rented at $300 double glazed containing two bedrooms. TENDER closes Tuesday 11th March 2014 TENDER closes Tuesday 11th March 2014 per week. Open plan kitchen/lounge. at 4.00pm at 4.00pm Offers over $220,000. 2 2 1 4 View By Appointment VIEW Saturday 1 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am
$630,000
THE ENTERTAINERS DREAM
WEB ID AU35748 WESTSIDE 11 Mason Place This sun-loving executive home has been beautifully modernised and redecorated for the large professional family. It boasts three separate living areas, a modernised scullery and kitchen, two ensuite bathrooms, plus family bathroom and separate toilet. Double tandem garage with workshop and gym space and private well fenced garden complete the picture. Phone to view now by appointment. VIEW Wednesday 5 Mar 6.30 7.30pm
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BRAEBROOK BEAUTY
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
TENDER WEB ID AU35790 $149,500 WEB ID AU35671 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 115 Harrison Street 10 Braebrook Drive Have a bit vision on this one. 2 bedrooms Build your dream home now on this 700sqm section. 2 plus sunroom, partially modernised Situated amongst quality homes of contemporary kitchen. construction, enjoy the views over the reserve area and water ways. Fantastic playground nearby also. View By Appointment 1 TENDER closes Tuesday 11th March 2014 at 4.00pm
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ON THE WATERS EDGE
STYLISH DESIGN
OFFERS OVER $198,000 WEB ID AU34943 ASHBURTON 20 Torbay Avenue Build your dream home on this large 1007sqm north west facing canal section. Situated amongst quality homes in Torbay Avenue overlooking reserve with the lake on your door step, this section will be in high demand. View By Appointment
GREAT FIRST HOME
$385,000 WEB ID AU35243 $348,000 WEB ID AU35424 OFFERS OVER $245,000 WEB ID AU35429 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 32 Farm Road 379 Burnett Street 312 Tancred Street Located on the popular Farm Road, this This truly is a real family home- 3 large Attractive, well presented home offering 3 3 3 4 Spanish style home is well laid out and well bedrooms, very good wardrobe space, or could be 4 bedrooms, large living appointed with lots of timber throughout (master has walk-in), with office at the heated by compliant logfire with French giving a warm homely feel. Three double entrance. The 2 adjoining living rooms doors out to a superb deck. 1 1 1 bedrooms, sunny and spacious living areas heated with approved log burner plus heat Well fenced 855m2 backyard, close to and a well fenced site. transfer unit. Ranchsliders open to patio. town. View By Appointment
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WONDERFUL PARK VIEWS
OFFERS OVER $275,000 WEB ID AU34265 OFFERS OVER $650,000 WEB ID AU33645 OFFERS OVER $239,000 WEB ID AU35024 OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU35565 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE TINWALD 24 Church Street 20 Westpark Close 22 Tucker Street 31 Nursery Drive Great family home with small block type Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not Located in desirable Nursery Drive is this 3 5+ You can sit back on the deck and admire 3 3 garden, glasshouse, numerous sheds and replace this home in this location for this the setting. Three bedroom brick home appealing three double bedroom home bird houses. Lovely raspberries and veggie sort of money. Five bedrooms and an with double garage. An opportunity to with large kitchen, dining, living upstairs garden, large carport and good garaging office. 3 car garaging. Super sized kitchen, enter the real estate market or as an overlooking the park. Extra large internal 1 2 1 2 plus fenced swimming pool. Three dining and living area with separate investment. access garage with the ability to fit three bedrooms, open plan kitchen/living room. lounge. All the modern conveniences. cars, great storage. View By Appointment View By Appointment
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123 HA- LOWCLIFFE, ASHBURTON
OPEN FARM
WEB ID AR35626 DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY LOWCLIFFE 1176 Isleworth Road VIEW Thursday 6 Mar 10.00 - 11.30am "Mahara Farm" is a well appointed arable/dairy DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Friday 21st March 2014 at support unit approximately 13 kilometres southeast of 4.00pm Hinds in the favoured Mid-Canterbury district. Irrigation is serviced from a 74m well and 2 shallow wells providing low cost application at 5mm/ha/day. Well sheltered environment on good Lismore soils. Stylish 27 year old 3 bedroom home which utilises natural timbers for an earthy feel. Good range of implement sheds and yard area provides an excellent balance for the property. A productive unit in a popular area.
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203 HA APPROX. FARM LAND TO LEASE
OPEN FARM
WEB ID AR35729 DEADLINE PRIVATE ASHBURTON 307 Lochheads Road VIEW Thursday 6 Mar 1.00 - 3.00pm An opportunity to lease 203 ha approx. of farmland DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY close to Mt Somers. This largely flat farm on free draining Ruapuna and Mayfield soils is suitable for a wide range of farming options. Soil tests average for Olsen P 42 and ph 5.79. Property has been run as a sheep and beef farm with some cropping. This bare land block could be leased in two parts. A lease for 5 years on a 3 + 2 basis. Leased land is highly sought after especially in the upper plains area. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your farming business. DEADLINE LEASE CLOSING 28th MARCH 2014
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AUCTION
"EALING PASTURES"
WEB ID AR35138 ASHBURTON 126 Ealing Montalto Road Seldom in Canterbury's history has such a well respected property come to the market. 1248 HECTARES •Two dairy units- 70/80 bail sheds (790 HA effective) • 430 ha irrigated runoff • 3200 cows- 1,332,069 kg/ms • Full allocation scheme water plus wells • Excellent accommodation Compulsorily purchase stock and plant at market value. "NO RESERVE SALE" View By Appointment AUCTION 2.00pm, Fri 14th March, 2014 Ashburton Event Centre, 211a Wills St.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
MT ALFORD STATION
WEB ID AR35505 ASHBURTON 51 Alford Forest Settlement Road 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 complimented 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
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216HA HINDS DAIRY CONVERSION/GRAZING
WEB ID AR35284 HINDS 131 Liddles Road Quality borderdyke irrigation farm within the favoured Mayfield-Hinds Irrigation Scheme. Handy to Ashburton. Farmed by the occupiers since 1957, it is in excellent heart. Nutrient Management Plan and DDT test available to Purchasers. Reliable irrigation water, productive soils, inherent fertility, good range of farm buildings plus attractive sheltered environment for the appealing family home makes this a "must see" proposition. View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Monday 10th March 2014 at 4.00pm
"EXCEPTIONAL" -34.46HA
POTENTIAL - 249 HA
BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR33668 GREENSTREET 96 Ashburton Staveley Road Located in one of Mid Canterburies best kept secrets is this beautifully appointed two storey four bedroom homestead featuring games room, separate lounge and office and open plan living. A full complement of farm buildings - this unit has the lot! 40 mature walnut trees producing an average of approximately one tonne of walnuts/year.
NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR33773 PLEASANT POINT 19 Collett Road A farm with options waiting for your input. This property has some quality soils in recent years it has produced potatoes, cereals for whole crop silage and seed, winter grazed cows and grazed heifers, calves and some lamb finishing. Irrigation development includes a water supply agreement, two bores and a gallery and a pivot plan.
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RAKAIA LIFESTYLE
$660,000 WEB ID AU32594A RAKAIA 102 Wolseley Road You will be impressed with this outstanding property set in established grounds on 2.4 hectares. Spacious 259m2 home with open plan living and separate lounge. 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate laundry. Internal access to large double garage plus detached garage with study provides ample room for the handyman/retiring farmer. View By Appointment
Country needs more new builds BY JEREMY TAURI
But, if you're thinking about having a new house built, it could be a good idea to act quickly. As demand for building increases - as we expect to see in Auckland and already see in Christchurch - it'll be hard to find enough builders and tradesmen to meet demand. The cost of construction materials has already gone up. Jeremy Tauri is an associate at Plus Chartered Accountants.
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Recently the Reserve Bank decided it wouldn't include loans for the construction of residential property in its new restrictions on high-deposit lending. The exemption shows us a couple of things. Groups who are able to produce research and successfully lobby can have some effect on influencing some major policies. Builders, in particular, lobbied the Reserve Bank for this change, saying contracts had fallen over because borrowers weren't able to get loans. It also makes it clear that the Reserve Bank is willing to act quickly when it sees something in the rules needs to be changed. This is probably recognition from the banks that the rules are working - despite what some real estate agencies say - and maybe even working a bit too much. I think anything that makes construction easier to do is a good thing. It's been estimated that highLVR loans for construction are only 1 per cent of lending but they finance 12 per cent of new builds.
There is a shortage of housing in New Zealand, more so in the major cities than in the regions. And it is clear that the only way to fix the supply of housing is to build more new homes. It has several positive effects. In some areas housing standards are poor, and some people would rather build completely new than settle for something that costs less and renovate. Introducing new homes built to good standards adds more quality stock for future buyers. It will also free up a supply of housing as those who build will be moving from another house that sometimes will then be sold. In the big centres, not that many first-home buyers are able to build because of the cost and supply of land. But, in regional New Zealand, building is an option and it's great to see the Reserve Bank is willing to give that sector a bit of a boost. More first-timers may consider starting from scratch.
POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE
Tinwald
IRRIGATED BARELAND
Mitcham
Grahams Road
Deadline Sale
Seldom do properties of this size and location come to the market coupled with an efficient irrigation system and quality Lismore soils. This 78 hectare bareland block presents an exciting opportunity to the new owner to increase their land base or farm as a stand alone unit in the favoured county of Mid Canterbury renowned for its diversity and production. Currently used as a grazing, finishing and cropping property which has excellent shape for the effective irrigation and fenced into easily managed paddocks with a central laneway. Diverse range of farming options - Inspection recommended.
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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 27 Mar 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517461
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Ashburton
INVESTMENT SPECIAL
Ashburton
2/122 Cass Street, Ashburton
For Sale $225,000 View phone for viewing times
32 Clark Street, Allenton
Price by Negotiation
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
Add to your investment portfolio with this very tidy two bedroom solid brick house. Open plan living heated by a new clean air approved log fire. The exterior painted surfaces were painted last sumer so maintenance cost’s should be minimal for some time. Good tenants in place who are keen to stay. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $200,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm www.bayleys.co.nz/516887
Mick Hydes
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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.
SHOW HOME QUALITY
Ashburton
A LITTLE CRACKER
Tinwald
21 Geoff Geering Drive
For Sale $565,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am
139 Harland Street
Deadline Sale
Nestled in a private rear section and perfectly sited to catch the all day sun, there is superb flow from the spacious living area to the 70sqm decking area. Top quality fixtures and fittings feature throughout this beautifully build four/five bedroom property. With two car garaging and large 989sqm section it is a must view for your next family move.
M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz
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The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $247,000 by 2pm, Tues 18 Mar 2014 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/517460
Mick Hydes
M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377
Debbie Boon
Debbie Boon
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M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377
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Mick Hydes
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.
UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY
Ashburton
MAKE NO MISTAKES, IT’S SELL TIME!
7 Somerset Grove, Allenton
Price by Negotiation
36 Tuarangi Road
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. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $620,000 View by appointment 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
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Subdividing Opportunity Rural/Residential 4.1253 hectares There are no second chances for a property like this, so you had better be quick!
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Ashburton Auction
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Industry News
If you live on a street called The Strand then you’re on a street type that has the highest average house value
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"AMBERLEA"
WEB ID AU35225
WESTSIDE 15 Catherwood Avenue For the first time "Amberlea", one of Ashburton's most prestigious homes, is on the market and looking for a new owner. The five bedroom, two living area and study home with a floor area of 410sqm is hidden away on a Catherwood Avenue rear section. It is undeniably luxurious, generous in size and it honours the best in architecture and construction. This property is the finest example of superb craftsmanship and skilled design. Its furnishings speak of an investment of
years of love by its owners to create the perfect home. "Amberlea" covering two titles (2138sqm) is a warm and welcoming home that honours the best of the past, celebrates the present and opens its doors to the future. Deadline Sale Closing 5th March @ 4pm.
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Mortgage rates
Best and worst performing street names If you live on a street called The Strand then you’re on a street type that has the highest average house value. At the other end of the scale, if your house is on a Line, Belt or Street then your street type is amongst the lowest valued.
OJ -Martin Dodson Methven Professionals
Top 10 Street Names
Quotable Value Limited (QV) have taken every street in the country, grouped them according to the street type and then calculated the average capital value of all the houses on those streets. Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008
They ignored any street type that occurred fewer than 5 times or that had a total of fewer than 100 houses.
Bottom 10 Street Names
The top of the list is The Strand, followed by Point, Esplanade, Bay, View, Parade and Cove. These suggest locations that are close to the sea (or a lake) or have a view.
Grove The Strand Quay Point Place Esplanade Crescent Bay Vale View ION Row T Parade C AU Valley Cove Street Brae Belt Oaks Line Mile
Both of these characteristics are likely to lead to higher priced properties. Likewise for Brae, Oaks and Mile which are the types of name often given to small, new and/or exclusive subdivisions or groups of
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houses which in general will have higher values. At the bottom end of the list are two street types that tend to be in more rural areas – Belt and Line. For this reason they are likely to have lower average values. Street is third from the bottom and reflects that 31% of all NZ houses are on a Street spread across all locations rather than limited to particular locations. The next most common street type is Road with 28% of all houses, but it has a significantly higher value than Street. Together they have nearly 60% of all NZ houses. The next most common, but a long way further back is Place with just under 9% of all houses. While there is some relationship between street type and value it is very unlikely that people choose where to live based on whether the house sits on a Parade, a Loop, or a Belt. Much more important is whether that house has other characteristics desirable to the owner.
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HOW MUCH IS MY HOUSE WORTH?
ENQUIRY OVER $1,350,000
$407,000
103a Forest Drive
377 Hawkins Road, Hororata SO MANY FEATURES
FOREST LODGE ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANT AND LAND
First time on the market for over 20 year. Currently run as an Accommodation Lodge, popular Bar and Restaurant for up to 100 . The 2 storey lodge is a favourite with ski and activity guests. The lodge has recently been renovated to a high standard with 18 rooms of various configurations. Separate managers house which offers private modern living and great mountain views. Also on site is a retail shop and workshop area. This extensive piece of real estate also has potential for further growth with subdivision & the option to build additional accommodation.
Open Home Sunday 2nd March 12pm - 1pm Located Centre of Hororata village and still quiet. Close to Darfield, Rolleston and Methven 1/2 acre section with wonderfully spacious Family home. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial double glazed. All the eqc work is completed to a high standard. Plus under floor insulated Double garage and workshop shed, and 2 wood sheds. veggie patch and large tunnel house. Decking and verandahs around 1/2 the home. Mature gardens with great bird life, a lovely haven with lots of fruit trees.
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Interior Design
The Magic of Monochrome BY AMANDA WRIGHT What’s black and white and read all over? A newspaper of course! You would have been reading one to see this very article. What’s black and white and hot right now? Your next interior design project. The combination of black and white offers a stunning hit, a feeling of luxury and a fully streamlined, sophisticated look. That’s why it’s no surprise that black and white colour fusions are predicted to be an extremely popular interior design trend for 2014. Monochrome decor is sophisticated, smart and chic! The simple two-tone colour base allows plenty of scope to play with pattern, shape and texture, with the added benefit of clean lines to help create sharp definition.
Black and white has always been a classic combination but this season the striking prints make all the difference Just like the bright and everchanging world of fashion, interior design trends change from season to season, and this season’s home décor trend is all about being brave with bold statements. A modern interior includes much more than just modern furniture. The most important aspect is combining shapes, colors, and materials. Interior dec-
oration experts have agreed that for 2014, a black and white decor makes for a perfect basis. When creating a totally monochrome scheme allow one colour to dominate. In equal proportions black & white can be too flashy and loud. White is as much the little black dress to interior design as black itself is, and together they create a daring statement. They are the most versatile of shades on the colour wheel, equally as perfect for a country cottage or an innercity apartment. All white glass and hand-cut white crystals can bring a vintage feel to a chandelier, to give a look that is both elegant and modern. Take the sharply defined lines of white walls featuring black frames. Or white walls as a backdrop to black furniture. Now just add black and white accessories, with touches of crystal and metallic, and you’re done. Black and white has always been a classic combination but this season the striking prints make all the difference: squares, stripes, checkerboard, diamonds and chevron. At international design fairs, including Maison and Objet in Paris, bold geometric patterns and prints are everywhere. Geometrical images,
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Nothing packs a more powerful interior design punch than this bold colour contrast. From fashion icon Thakoon to Ralph Lauren Home and Armani/Casa, today's style leaders are continuing to play with the darkest shades and the brightest light.
When both colors are incorporated in a room, the result is a truly striking space for entertainment or relaxation. Expect to see this classic pairing everywhere; on textiles and in hardware form. Bold designers may even pair the two in unexpected ways, think painting the walls of a room white and its ceiling black.
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Ruapuna, Ashburton
'Whetstone' has been farmed to a very high standard by the owners and now being offered to the market after 23 years. Currently run as a support block with an effective irrigation area of 130 hectares with consent for another well. Further complemented by a four bedroom permanent material home set in a magnificent garden with established rhododendrons, roses and trees. Farm buildings consist of a three stand shearing shed with covered yards, implement shed and workshop, two hay sheds and large set of cattle yards.
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Interior Design
Monochrome geometric prints in black and white provide the perfect modern contrast to white walls and wooden floors. Particularly directional are the new optical illusion prints, especially those patterns inspired by
last century's master draughtsman M.C. Escher. Not to mention that since most of us already have black and white in our living spaces, it’s one of the easiest trends to accommodate! Shops too are generally well stocked with items that are either black or white, so there is always an abundance of options to choose from. Use a touch of accent colour: it will give a lift to the overall scheme. For a cool and refreshing feel, try a bright splash of aqua, or for a warm and romantic tone, you can’t go past touches of deep red.
now. It’s a way to add instant glamour and drama, just ensure that loads of light is utilised to counteract the dark. Even fittings are getting the black and white makeover. Kludi, the awardwinning German tapware specialist, has recently released Zenta; a geometric design melding curves and angles whose slender profile houses a non-wearing cartridge and an aerated, water-saving spray whose direction can be adjusted to suit any basin. No more polishing chrome, these designs come in crisp white and glossy black.
Dark, moody walls in black will be the perfect backdrop to the metallic accessories that we’re all loving right
If looking to sell, a black and white theme can make the process easier. While we love the heavily saturated
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turquoise that is making an appearance in furnishings everywhere, black and white offers simplicity and a timeless feel. Rooms look crisp and modern, and can be easily changed to become adorned in trendy new accessories, yet the basic structure wouldn’t have looked out of place in our grandparent’s home. When just a small amount of colour is featured, it pops brilliantly and can be changed seasonally for a completely different feel. In fact, monochrome is such a timeless look it almost never goes out of fashion. And because this look bears all the hallmarks of classic chic, it’s a good long-term style investment.
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We're never to old to dream There is something special about a still clear summer night when you are standing in your back yard and able to see the stars clearly.
sizes, the main bedroom included.
Many countries don't have that luxury because the population is too dense or the atmospheric conditions don't allow it. And the more populated areas don't have that clear view either because of the lights.
Hamish also had dinosaurs, which I must admit were a little alarming when we had young ones to stay as they thought the dinosaurs were coming to get them.
E v e r since my kids were little we have had a love of glowin-the-dark stickers. I coated all the bedroom ceilings in little glowing stars of different
Just because we grow up doesn't mean to say we can't have fun and dream as we did when we were kids.
As the kids grew, we moved houses and I put stars on the bedroom ceilings again. I love the comments from guests when they realise they will be sleeping under the stars. It is such an inexpensive fun way to create atmosphere in a kid's bedroom. There are so many options to have a bit of fun decorating kids' rooms but often we think "they will grow out of
it". Why can't we let kids be kids? We shouldn't be in a hurry for them to grow up - that happens all too fast these days. If it is a budget option you are looking at, then add simple things to a room that will personalise it for whoever is using the bedroom. The trend for floor coverings in New Zealand is to lay the same carpet throughout the home. By adding a rug or fun, soft-sided storage boxes this will soften the room and bring it back to the right age group you are decorating for. Secondhand painted furniture is another way to create a younger atmosphere and as the child grows the colour option can change or furniture be replaced. If you have bought furniture to last the duration of
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it a fun space. You can also use blackboard paint so your child has his or her own chalk board. I'm not a fan of blackboard paint on bedroom walls as I prefer a freestanding blackboard. Fortunately, I didn't have kids who drew on walls but I had friends whose children did and what a nightmare it was.
your child being at home, then look at your options with bedding. There are so many fun things that can be done with good coloured fabrics and fun accessories.
Cushions and snuggle rugs are an excellent way to brighten a room. Lamps and shades are another option, depending on the height of the ceiling. If you have pendant fittings, shades can be a fun and inexpensive way to accessorise. There are gorgeous inexpensive bedside lamps available, suitable
for boys and girls, and as they grow they can be easily upgraded. You just need to be aware that the lighting must be adequate for whatever the task. Walls are perhaps a little more difficult but that will depend on how you decorate. You can have a lot of fun with wallpaper, with some companies dedicated to dressing up children's rooms for all ages. I love wallpaper because of the extra little it gives a room with texture or pattern and it is back in vogue. Paint, on the other hand, is often more costeffective and can be painted out easily as the child grows. You can add stickers, stencil, paint effects - the list goes on in making
Window dressing can be kept simple, fun, light and bright. The style of window will determine what you choose. I often find Roman blinds for boys, because they're less fussy, but bear in mind blinds may not last as long as curtains. I choose curtains for girls, to soften the windows.
the ceiling over the head of the bed. This doesn't have to enclose the bed like a mosquito net - at times that is a bit claustrophobic but just over the head of the bed. For boys, perhaps use heavier fabrics to appear like a wigwam. The list is endless. If you are interested in anything I have discussed, you can send me an email at terry@terrylobb.com or like me on Facebook - Terry Lobb Colour and Design.
Other inexpensive accessories to consider are a brightly coloured kite strung across the ceiling, butterflies, bright art work, and bean bags to relax in if you have the floor space, and coloured or white tulle suspended from
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Be Inspired DIVERSE The garden includes jungle-like areas. BILLYGOAT Landscape Architecture has designed an outdoor garden based on an indoor room, with green wallpaper, turf carpet and a louvre skylight. Based on the theme of reversals, Christchurch-based Katie Costain and Ben Freeman have designed for this month's Ellerslie International Flower Show a 10m by 10m garden that is full of contrasts. It is one of 16 major gardens on show in Christchurch from February 26 to March 2. This year's show has twice as many major gardens as last year and more than ever before. Costain and Freeman are placing the organic, lush chaos of plants next to the inorganic geometry of bold forms and hard materials to inspire the public to use similar design elements at home. "We want people to look at it and imagine how it could work in their own backyards," Freeman says. "We want to show how accessible garden design can be." The garden includes terrariums that show how spectacular plants can flourish outdoors in the Christchurch climate.
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friends and family they decided last year to relocate from Wellington to Christchurch and set up a business.
Extending the inside-out theme they are using timber and Ecologix materials to set off the luxuriant, densely planted jungle-like areas.
They came to Christchurch after the earthquakes to help design a new home for Costain's family, who had been displaced.
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As first-time exhibitors they view their entry as an opportunity to showcase their design aesthetic and to inspire people to design their properties in effective, easy ways.
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