Guardian Property December 12, 2014 by Ashburton Guardian

Property

December 12, 2014

& LIFESTYLE

Industry Comment Buy first? Sell first?

Gardening Sweetcorn

P 12

What's On

P 14-15

Lighting up Foster and Allen

Your 'forever' home

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Your 'forever' home 24 Reighton Drive This will be your 'forever home'. Stylish, warm and private. Generous lounge and living spaces flow outdoors to a picturesque garden, outdoor dining, sunken shed, trailer park, water feature, reading spots and vegetable area. Something for all the members of the family. You'll appreciate all aspects of heating: underfloor, gas fire, heatpump, ceiling radiant heating, hallway (Creda) nightstore plus partial double glazing ticks those important boxes. Three generous bedrooms, master with walk in robes plus doors to the garden, ensuite offers shower and WC. Electrical wiring excels: there are eight power points in the master bedroom alone. Main bathroom has a corner bath, shower and vanity. Separate WC and laundry even have underfloor heating. An inbuilt vacuum system ensures no airborne irritants. A full workbench and tool storage will please the home handyman. Two private wells.

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FURNISHINGS | FLOORING | BEDS | CURTAINS

The clever design offers varying garden views and spaces for individual activities. The third bedroom has a cornered desk unit ideal for craft, homework etc. Here you'll find a secret office space. More can be described but it's best to arrange a confidential time to view. A stylish, practical and lovingly maintained quality home close to Allenton with all its amenities. Everything in a home you look for - you'll find here. A Des Millar build.

Open Wenesday, Dec 17: 5.30 - 6.00pm

Cindy Hayward Ph 027 3897 955

Offers over $578,000 Web ID: AHB20664 www.raywhite.co.nz

WITH REDMONDS

East to Burnett Street, Ashburton Phone (03) 308 5269 www.redmonds.co.nz

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VIEW TO FULLY APPRECIATE

SUNNY, SPACIOUS & NEW!

IMPRESSIVE VIEWS

SUPERB FAMILY HOME

OPEN HOME

OFFERS OVER $228,000 WEB ID AU39723 $375,000 WEB ID AU37133 $459,000 WEB ID AU38440 $310,000 WEB ID AU40553 TINWALD EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 14 Grahams Street 29D Bridge Street 33 Alford Forest Road 62 Suffolk Street Walk in and you will start to appreciate Brand new three bedroom stand alone Nestled in a private back section with views This quality home has been enjoyed by the 3 3 3 3 what this home has to offer. 3 bedrooms townhouse situated close to the Netherby of farmland and the hills is this 10 year old current owners since constructed in 1971. roomy living areas and an abundance of shopping centre this is the rear unit of two home-ideally suited to an older family with A well maintained three bedroom home 'feel good'. Carport and excellent Garden being constructed. Open plan living area 2 double bedrooms, bathroom downstairs, which has been upgraded including some 1 1 2 1 shed (power and water). with good indoor outdoor flow. Being built study, master bedroom, bathroom and double glazing plus upgraded kitchen and by Mike Greer Homes. huge kitchen/dining living upstairs. bathroom. Generous sized living areas. VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 10.30 - 11.00am VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am

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COMFORTABLE AND COSY

POPULAR QUEENS DRIVE

FRESH & READY

SUPER OPPORTUNITY

OPEN HOME

OFFERS OVER $250,000 WEB ID AU40608 OFFERS OVER $359,000 WEB ID AU40573 OFFERS OVER $268,000 WEB ID AU40554 $340,000 WEB ID AU40718 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 114 Alford Forest Road 26 Queens Drive 5 Porter Street 127 Cass Street Come on in and be surprised by the Stylish with three double bedrooms plus This three bedroom property has had a Lovely townhouse centrally located 3 3 3 2 attractive cottage. Open plan living area office. In top condition inside and out. make over and is looking for a new owner. 406sqm section but well laid out with lawn opening onto deck, three bedrooms, Kitchen and bathroom has been tastefully With 'new' written all over it, it has a new and gardens whilst still being easy care. Set modern kitchen and bathroom making this updated- just move in and enjoy the bathroom, new laundry, new log fire, new for sunny living and street views. Large 1 1 1 1 an affordable west side option. Enjoy the neutral decor that will suit any style of heat pump and new paintwork inside and tandem garage offers plenty of storage. 1012sqm undulating section with a small living. out. So just come in and take over! VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 12.15 - 12.45pm single garage. 1 2 2 2 VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.45 - 12.15pm VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 12.00 - 12.30pm VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.45 - 12.15pm

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

A VERY RARE FIND

BEAT THE RENTAL TRAP

SUNNY AND PRIVATE

OPEN HOME

OFFERS OVER $225,000 WEB ID AU40720 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU40577 OFFERS OVER $228,000 WEB ID AU40236 OFFERS OVER $295,000 WEB ID AU39362 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 152 Victoria Street 24 Philip Street 30 Oxford Street 17a Oxford Street Rent, develop or enjoy this permanent Location- top notch. Presentation excellent. This three bedroom home has had the Immaculately presented and freshly 3 2 3 3 material 3 bedroom home with large living Substantial modernising has been kitchen updated, has been redecorated redecorated three bedroom townhouse. As areas. Recently repainted inside. Easy care completed. throughout, and has a cosy heat pump. new inside and out. Very tidy, easy care 492sqm fenced section with single garage. The section is small and easy care and section with lovely outdoor area. This VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 1.00 - 1.30pm 1 1 1 1 Phone to view. there is a garden shed and carport. sunny home would suit young DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Walking distance to Hampstead School. professionals or retired couple. VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 12.30 - 1.00pm Wednesday 17th December 2014 at Phone to view. 1 1 1 4.00pm VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 10.30 - 11.00am VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 10.00 - 10.30am

FAMILY FANTASTIC

OPEN HOME OFFERS OVER $328,000 WEB ID AU40425 EASTSIDE 64 Leeston Street This immaculately presented home is so 3 family friendly as it has spacious rooms, loads of built in furniture and is lovely and sunny. New kitchen, updated bathroom, 1 two living areas, large family sized section and BBQ areas. VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 11.15 - 11.45am

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FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME

SPACIOUS AND SUNNY

OPEN HOME

LAKE LIVING AT ITS BEST

JUST GREAT VALUE

$379,000 ONO WEB ID AU40047 OFFERS OVER $488,000 WEB ID AU39796 OFFERS OVER $675,000 WEB ID AU40630 $619,000 WEB ID AU40627 TINWALD WESTSIDE TINWALD WESTSIDE 39a Thomson Street 66 Tucker Street 8 Witney Lane 30 Charlesworth Drive Smart new kitchen and bathroom, four Sunny Westside home set in smaller well Great opportunity to secure an established When it comes to location and value don't 4 4 4 4 spacious bedrooms all with wardrobes plus landscaped garden. Larger modern kitchen home on the canal. Views up the canal are go past this brand new home. built in cabinetry make this sunny home with pantry and mod cons, open plan amazing - you'll never want to leave home. Construction has started. This home has very family friendly. Open plan living/dining and separate lounge. Master The four bedroom home is positioned to four bedrooms, master with ensuite, two 1 2 2 2 kitchen/living area. Summer living is bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. 3 catch all day sun. living areas, great attention to detail. Tiled fabulous here. other bedrooms, great storage and double shower in ensuite, granite bench tops. View By Appointment garage. 2 2 2 2 VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 12.00 - 1.00pm View By Appointment VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 1.30 - 2.30pm

ACTION REQUIRED

POPULAR REID CRESCENT

GORGEOUS BUNGALOW

SURPRISE AWAITS HERE!

$239,000 WEB ID AU39177 $319,000 WEB ID AU40749 OFFERS OVER $239,000 WEB ID AU40582 $368,000 WEB ID AU40579 EASTSIDE ASHBURTON EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 3/287 Cameron Street 44 Reid Crescent 45 Brucefield Avenue 161A William Street A roomy two bedroom townhouse/unit Nestled in the heart of Allenton in quiet You must view this gorgeous 2 bedroom Three year old townhouse with fantastic 2 3 2 3 with attached garage in a popular location. Cul de sac, yet so handy to Allenton home to appreciate the lovely setting, uninterrupted views of the Southern Alps. Truly one of the nicest units of this style amenities, college and domain. 3 double nestled amongst specimen trees, Three double bedrooms with bathroom available. Easy access to garage is a bonus. bedrooms, 2 separate living areas accessed rhododendrons and roses. The updated plus ensuite. The living area is spacious 1 1 1 2 Just a short stroll into town. You will be by a fabulous sunroom. Heating is easy (2 smart kitchen, and cosy lounge heated by with all mod cons kitchen, generous dining pleasantly surprised. gas fires) plus solar heating. a compliant log burner, flow to area and relaxing lounge opening to patio. conservatory and deck. 1 1 1 1 View By Appointment View By Appointment View By Appointment View By Appointment

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

SUNNY AS SITE

LIFESTYLE DREAM

$479,000 WEB ID AU40411 $120,000 WEB ID AU40298 TINWALD ASHBURTON 10 Jordan Avenue 170 William Street This brand new home is well constructed Level 502m2 section ready to build on. Corner site 3 containing 3 good sized bedrooms plus with nice potential to build for all day sun with a view. spacious living and additional lounge. This View By Appointment home has been finialised to a good 2 standard and inspection will impress. Situated in a convenient west side location.

$265,000 WEB ID AU40238 ASHBURTON 2 Waterton Point Plan your lifestyle dream home at the waters edge on this 1361sqm section. Walk, run, bike, water ski, fish, sail - all at your doorstep. Enjoy the excellent restaurant facilities within easy walking distance. A fantastic opportunity, a fantastic development. Live the dream - enquire now.

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FAMILY HOME-TURTON GREEN WALK TO TOWN

THIS COULD BE YOURS

ENJOY THE COMPANY

$252,000 WEB ID AU40181 WESTSIDE 1a Kermode Street You can put your feet up and enjoy all the 2 benefits this home has to offer. Roomy living area, two bedrooms, internal access to garage. Private yard. Come and see for 1 yourself. View By Appointment

CHECK IT OUT

$769,000 WEB ID AU38038 $295,000 WEB ID AU39815 $182,000 WEB ID AU39724 $420,000 WEB ID AU39684 WESTSIDE ASHBURTON EASTSIDE TINWALD Lot 12 Douglas Drive 119 William Street 56 Hakatere Drive 6 Braam Lane Construction has begun of this four Conveniently located quaint two bedroom If you are looking for a relaxed Two year old executive 3 bedroom 4 2 2 3 bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) flat with attached single garage and environment and a warm and tidy townhouse in a very convenient location. home. Master bedroom has ensuite and workshop all set in pretty private garden. property, then this is Sunny and light open plan living, dining walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with Enjoy the street views while preparing for you. Sea and river views await you at and state of the art kitchen (plus butlers 2 1 1 2 butlers pantry, living, dining area and food. Lovely sunny conservatory and the rear of the property. Room for all the pantry) with easy access out to the patio separate lounge. Three car garaging. Good lounge, updated wet floor shower toys with a spacious tandem garage. Two garden area. Double garage with internal 1012sqm section. complete this home. bedrooms. access. 3 1 2 2 View By Appointment

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CANTERBURY

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

CAPE WANBROW- 111 HA

GLENROY HOUSE PLUS 40 HA

0800 FOR LAND

AUCTION WEB ID AR40483 OAMARU 88 Bushy Beach Road Farming opportunity contained in four titles with subdivision allowed to 4 hectares. Adjoins the Oamaru town boundary. Has been organically farmed in recent years. Productive soils. Comfortable family dwelling, cottage and older useful farm buildings. Typically run around 1300 stock units. Subdivision possibilities. Mortgagee Sale. View By Appointment AUCTION 2.00pm, Fri 23rd January, 2015 Brydone Hotel

MORTGAGEE

PIVOT IRRIGATED - 93 HA

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AR40289 MAYFIELD Tinwald Westerfield Road This is an excellent Pivot Irrigated unit all set to grow your dairy farm requirements for winter feed, silage and grain. A great stand alone property with good soils, irrigation and location. Graze, harvest or convert. Crops in maize, Lucerne, fodder beet. Possession 20th Jan 2015. View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Friday 12th December 2014 at 4.00pm

WEB ID AR40222 DEADLINE SALE GLENROY 45 Beckwiths Road View By Appointment "Glenroy House" once known as "Bellbird Farm" DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Friday 19th December because of the number of bellbirds in the area. 2014 at 4.00pm Magnificent five bedroom (three with ensuites) fully renovated homestead. Great rural views. Has been used as a B & B and is ideally suited for such activities. Formal dining room plus two lounges. Two bathrooms. Sunny kitchen/dining/living area. Office. Four car 5 garaging plus dog kennels. On top of all that there is 40 hectares of land and some older farm buildings.

5 4

CLOSE TO TOWN

FINAL NOTICE

$899,000 INCL GST GOOD LOCATION

NEGOTIATION

WEB ID AL39448

WEB ID AL37390

TINWALD 82 Tarbottons Road

ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road

1.0722 hectares (subdividable) located only minutes from the town centre and yet very private and rural. Very tidy 12 year old home made up of four double bedrooms (or three plus large office) with large sunny areas, the choice of two outdoor living areas. Master bedroom has ensuite and all bedrooms have large built in wardrobes. Large open kitchen with gas hobs and hot water, two dishwasher draws and large storage areas. Log burner. Separate self contained sleepout with two rooms, glasshouse, four bay shed (one bay lock up), two large woodsheds, three main paddocks, well fenced. VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am

Quality soils in top location bring only minutes from town. Zoned "Residential D". Modern attractive homestead, good outbuildings. Vendor wishes to move. Open to looking at offers. Be quick call now. View By Appointment

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OPEN HOME

GREAT LIFESTYLE

NEG OVER $285,000 WEB ID AL40182 ASHBURTON 378 Ashburton Staveley Road Not many lifestyle blocks left this close to town. 2.0209 hectares, shelter trees planted and growing. Well is down and consents in place. This is a great chance to purchase this neat, well fenced block. Power and phone at boundary. View By Appointment

ATTRACTIVE SECTION

SO MANY FEATURES *

$68,000 WEB ID AL40623 $385,000 WEB ID AU40725 MOUNT SOMERS HINDS 15 Comyns Road 125 Peters Street •Attractive double section 0.2023 Ha •2024sqm section in 2 titles 1 3 •Privacy and all day sun •5 car garaging, sleepout and workshop •Excellent views of Mt Somers •15 minutes to Ashburton •Affordable large section with water and •Meticulously renovated character and 1 power modern appointments •Ideal for building or holiday house •3 generous bedrooms and large sunroom •Large double garage •Formal dining room 5 •Spacious living View By Appointment View By Appointment

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Industry Comment

Buy first? Sell first? But unless you arrange a delayed settlement, or sell your current home in the period between confirmation and settlement, you may need interim accommodation. While this may not be so expensive, other expenses take their toll - storing excess furniture and paying two sets of removal costs for example. And what if you just can’t find the right house?

Jill Quaid Selling the home you’re living in before buying another one is the financially safe option in most circumstances. But could the state of the market affect your decision? Selling first means you know exactly how much you are getting for your current property and correspondingly how much you can spend on the new one. Finance is more straightforward because all figures are known and stress is reduced.

Buying first allows for a straightforward move from one home to the other, but it may be stressful and financially demanding paying a double mortgage if your home takes longer to sell than expected. You may then feel that the best solution is to take less for your current home in order to save the costs of bridging finance. There is no hard and fast rule that covers buying or selling first as each person’s individual financial and accommodation options vary; however, it is almost always useful to take into account the state of the market before making a decision. In a sellers’ market where prices are rising and there are more buyers than properties for sale, it might be sensible to buy first, and make it conditional on selling your own property as your property is likely

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

GREAT LIFESTYLE

PREMIUM LIFESTYLE - 1 HA

RETAIL WITH PROMINANCE

$275,000 WEB ID AL40039 ASHBURTON 77 Beach Road East • Set amongst established lifestyle properties • Privacy and sheltered • 1 km from town boundary • Subject to final survey • Good soil

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GREAT SPACE FOR LEASE

$104,000 + GST AND OPEX WEB ID AC39525 EASTSIDE 45 Robinson Street High stud building with approx. 180sqm of good, light and bright office space and 1165sqm of storage able to be split into two areas for sub letting etc. Located in the popular Riverside Industrial subdivision giving excellent access to the centre of Ashburton. View By Appointment

RELAX AND ENJOY

VIEWING WILL IMPRESS

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AC39595 WESTSIDE 61 Harrison Street This is a prime tenancy situated in the Allenton Mall. This tenancy has good street profile plus frontage going into Allenton Mall. An excellent size retail tenancy with off street car parking available. View By Appointment

OFFERS OVER $575,000 WEB ID AU39563 WESTSIDE 136 Harrison Street This two year old home has it all. Open 4 plan, two indoor/outdoor living areas with entertainers kitchen, four bedrooms, log fire/heat pump & transfer system, double 2 garage & off street parking. View By Appointment

PLEASANT AND SUNNY

LOVELY HOME & INCOME

OFFERS OVER $289,000 WEB ID AU39410 $219,000 WEB ID AU39390 $800,000 + GST WEB ID AU39220 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE RAKAIA 8 Willow Street 1/772 East Street 11 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road You will love the indoor outdoor flow this This sunny street facing two bedroom unit Superbly renovated, this gracious home 3 2 6 tidy 3 bedroom home has to offer. Low is partly renovated and situated in a sits in 4644sqm of established manicured maintenance, good sized section with a convenient location. Two spacious grounds on the edge of Rakaia, gateway host of outbuildings. Easy access to the bedrooms, north facing open plan living, to the river and mountain pursuits of Mid 1 1 5 back of the section. new bathroom, separate laundry. Canterbury. View By Appointment

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Industry Comment

Mortgage rates

6.19

P.A.

2 years

to sell fast. Conversely, in a buyers’ market where there are lots of properties for sale, it may be smart to sell first, especially as this is just the kind of market where you may get less than anticipated for your current home. You can always insert a clause that gives you some time to find a suitable property. It’s surprising how many people somehow manage the seemingly

impossible – a simultaneous settlement. Those that are successful have usually done their market research thoroughly and have realistic expectations about what their current home is likely to sell for. It does not matter what time of year you decide to sell, the fact is, property sales are actually less susceptible to seasonality than some may think.

buying or selling first, is in choosing the right agent and making sure that you are priced right for the market.

A property that sits for too long is like the stale loaf of bread in the bakery: either sells for less or doesn’t sell at all. To achieve the very best price is to be the loaf of bread that is fresh out of the oven and smells and looks amazing and tempts a number The key to a successful sale, whether of buyers to make an offer.

6.19

P.A.

2 years

5.75

P.A.

2 years

7.25

6.60

P.A.

2 years

P.A.

2 years

6.39

P.A.

2 years

*At the time of printing

Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008

EXCEPTIONAL BUYING – MOTIVATED VENDOR

A contemporary mix of Axon and Linear offers an exciting opportunity at 88 Spaxton Street. This seven year old home offers a modern open plan design with four double bedrooms, walk through wardrobe to ensuite off the master bedroom. Great entertaining home with large sunny deck off the living area. Separate double garage. Heating provided includes wood burner (installed in 2011) and heat pump. Tenanted till April 2015. Overseas owner, reluctant sale as loved this home. Viewing by appointment only.

MOVE TO THE COUNTRY – ANAMA

T IS

Located on ﬁve acres just below the Surrey hills. This could be your rural oasis. Recently built three bedroom home with two bathrooms. Modern comforts, Jennian built home in 2008/9. Double garage and lots of parking. Space to breathe with stunning views of the mountains and foothills. Room for the horse, calves or lambs. Stock water through the property. School bus collects close by. Only 25 minutess to Ashburton or Methven. 6km to Mayﬁeld. Value at $565,000 Open Homes Sat, Dec 13 & Sun Dec 14, 10.30am -12 noon 33 Hekeao Road, Anama

PRICE REDUCED ***$449,000*** E SIT oon ON 12 n N O 4@ CTI AU 2/201 1 / 2 1

SNOW DENN LODGE Central Methven CBD - Bank Street - Live in, lifestyle, owners apartment and business. Summer / winter Snow Denn Lodge is on the backpacker / travellers accommodation list. Why Methven? A small town with a BIG HEART. It is on the edge of the foothills of the Southern Alps. One hour from Christchurch, the MT Hutt ski areas ski town. Methven enjoys local, national and international tourism. Built with two wings, Mt Hutt view and Mt Alford view, 17 bedrooms, guest reception, over 40 beds, two lounges, two dining/kitchens, owners apartment, laundries and guest parking. 550m2 ﬂoor area with space to expand. Land area 1012m2. Snow Denn has a 4 star Qualmark rating.

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Open Home

Ashburton 5-11 Cox Street

Ashburton 53 Tucker Street

Sun, Security & Style

This House is Scheduled for Instant Sale

Open plan kitchen/living/dining 2 Bedroom, Sep laundry Single internal access garage - auto door Private courtyard & garden to enjoy New carpet - option to purchase chattels Popular secure location

For Sale Enquiries over $276,000 View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20662 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20662 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

* 4 Bedrooms * 2 Double garages + woodshed + garden shed * Newly laid concrete driveway * Open plan kitchen, living and dining

$355,000 View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20671 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20671 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 03 307 8317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

Ashburton 23 Brucefield Avenue

Ashburton 16 Falcon Drive

Great Starter OR Investor Family Home

Opportunity is ripe

* 2 Bedrooms * Lovely and Sunny * Covered back sun trap * Good Sized Open Plan Living * Well maintained weatherboard home

$218,000 View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20660 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20660 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com

* 3 Bedroomed, 2 storey family home * Open plan kitchen, dining - 2 living areas * Heatpumps & solar hot water * 2 Bathrooms, 3 WC, sep laundry * Internal access double garage

Enquiries over $499,000 View Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20686 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20686 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

Tinwald 28 Graham Street

Ashburton 12 Miller Avenue

Unique on Graham

Possibilities are Endless

* 3 Double Bedrooms * Separate Lounge * Separate Laundry * Private setting with mature garden * Close to school, shops & the park

Price On Application View Sun 12:15 - 12:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20684 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20684 Kim Miller 0272 368 627 03 307 8317 kim.miller@raywhite.com

* 2 Lounges, 2 Bathrooms, 4 Bedrooms * 2 Heatpumps, consented log fire * 2 Laundry spaces, 2 Front doors * Securely fenced Deadline Sale ends 4pm Wed 17 Dec 2014 (unless sold prior)

For Sale Sale By Set Date View Sun: 1:00 - 1:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20674 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20674 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

Rakaia 23 Elizabeth Avenue

Ashburton 60a Elizabeth Street

Appreciate A Great Family Home

Westside Townhouse

Just a short stroll to the local shops. Spacious three double bedroom plus sunroom home. Open plan sunny kitchen/dining with large separate lounge room. New log burner (wet back), heat pump plus HRV system. Double garage and adjoining workshop ideal for the handyman. Many recent improvements, whole house painted and wallpapered, new carpet, new roof on house and garage. Fruit trees and raised garden beds for the home gardener on a large 1012m2 section. This home is ready for your family to enjoy

$349,000 View Sun 1:15 - 2:15pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20685 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20685 Mike Grant ncre 0212 720 202 03 307 8317 mike.grant@raywhite.com

$355,000 View Sun 2:00pm - 2:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20615 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20615 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Privacy in the heart of Allenton. 3 Bedroomed Brick Townhouse Open plan kitch/din/liv, access to garden Heatpump, positioned well for sun Bath, Shower, Sep WC, Sep Laundry Double garage has auto door & internal access

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

HAPPY TO CALL HOME 35 Reid Crescent Solid three-bedroom family home featuring polished timber floors and a compliant log burner giving instant appeal and warmth. The freshly painted kitchen/dining overlooks the decking area and superb garden setting. The dining area has double doors opening to the deck for alfresco entertaining and enjoying the summer evenings.

REAR SECTION

Netherby

Deadline Sale

46 Albert Street

For Sale $130,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/519216

Debbie Boon

Build your dream home on this level, bareland site of 1,185m². You are allowed a 35% site coverage which equates to a large home or smaller home with big sheds. The subdivision has commenced, survey pegs are in, just services to go. The subdivision will be completed at the vendors cost. Other options available, call Bayleys to discuss.

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $359,000 on or before 4pm, Tues 16 Dec 2014 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/519151 M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

Allenton

A MUST ON YOUR LIST 72 George Street Move in immediately and enjoy a tranquil lifestyle in their rear 1,098sqm section bungalow with magnificent mountain views. Sun-soaked all day this three bedroom family home is fully fenced with courtyard, established gardens and glasshouse. Four-car garaging with space for the caravan and boat, a workshop and sheds.

Tinwald Deadline Sale

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $319,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 10 Dec 2014 www.bayleys.co.nz/519083

Nicky Butler

M 027 751 1801 B 03 307 7377 nicky.butler@bayleys.co.nz

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

HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO SELL!

Elgin

15 Geoff Geering Drive

Price by Negotiation View Sat 10-10.30am

This brand new four-bedroom, two-bathroom solid construction home is in need of new owners. There is fabulous entertaining with indoor/outdoor flow. Featuring ecofriendly solar panels and 5,000 litres of water storage as well as a heatpump, so you are set to enjoy economic heating and cosy comfort year round. The property is currently tenanted until February 2015 making this a sought-after investment nestled amongst quality surround homes for the astute investor.

EXECUTIVE LIVING

Winchmore

www.bayleys.co.nz/519130

779 Winchmore Dromore Road

M 022 350 2269 B 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

A tree-lined driveway sets the scene for what is truly a magnificent property. Four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas ensure this is an entertainer´s paradise. In two titles this 16 hectare irrigated property has been designed with perfection to achieve the balance between function and aesthetics.

For Sale $1,600,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/516788

Brad Wallis

Nicky Butler

M 027 751 1801 nicky.butler@bayleys.co.nz

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

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

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Peel Forest

570 Mitcham Road

For Sale $1,400,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment

66 Dennistoun Road

For Sale $195,000 View by appointment

This contemporary four bedroom, three bathroom home ticks all the boxes. The open-plan living/ dining/kitchen is the hub of the home, while a second living space offers a more intimate and formal setting. The 18.4 hectare property includes sheds, sheep and cattle yards and irrigation. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz/518436

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

How about this? Your own private 1.04 hectare block in the peaceful and relaxing Peel Forest Village. Accommodation huts and stable are available for the owners or build your new home and enjoy the mountain views. Huts include two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room and two storage rooms. A stable completes the package. Priced to sell this is a must view.

www.bayleys.co.nz/518544

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

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

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Gardening

December is a good around three seedlings of each type of variety, rather than a whole lot that you might not be able to get through if you’re planting every few weeks. Plant flowering annuals, like red and white petunias and impatiens, for the festive season. Impatiens are perfect for growing in a shady spot and petunias thrive in the sun. Avoid too much watering to prevent the plants rotting. If you haven’t already, apply pea straw mulch on your vege, herb and flower gardens.

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Dig up your new potatoes for Christmas lunch or dinner. Harvest your small gourmet vegetables and herbs like radishes, fancy lettuce and spinach and basil, coriander and rocket. But remember, if you want a continual supply you’ll have to keep adding more seedlings. Our mixed vege and herb bundles are perfect for this as you only get

Watch out for aphids. Start deadheading your roses for their next flowering in autumn. If they’re hybrid teas, cut them back to where the branch is as thick as a pencil – so the next shoot that grows from there will have enough growth to produce a flower. Prune back your spring growth on hedges and topiary balls. Remember to keep watering and make sure you do it in the morning, not at night, so the sun has a chance to dry the moisture off your leaves. If you water at night the moisture will rot the leaves overnight.

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time to . . . If your pot plants look like they’re getting a bit dry, put a thin layer of stones on the top of the soil to retain the moisture. If it’s really dry around your tomatoes, put a thin layer of newspaper and then some compost on top to keep the moisture level steady. Stake your tomatoes. Avoid tipping water on their leaves so as not to cause blight. And remember to pick off the laterals as they develop. If you imagine a tomato plant has a main trunk that grows straight up with branches growing this trunk at roughly 90 degrees, the laterals are the smaller stems that develop at approximately 45 degrees in between the main trunk and branch.

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Sweetcorn

I can’t think of a vegetable that’s more fun for kids to eat than sweetcorn. I have many happy memories of sitting around the table engrossed in a hearty cob or two.

As the corncob starts to form, busy long enough for you to get a job or two done (or even enjoy a cuppa if it’s important to water your plants to ensure they don’t dry out. You you’re lucky). should be able to get around two If you like to put more time and cobs off a plant starting in late effort into your meal preparation, summer. Not sure if they’re ready? you can, of course, also turn your Peel back the husk of the cob corn into fritters, or add it to salads a little bit and if they look juicy, or Mexican dishes. The options are they’re ripe for the picking. Still look endless. a little hard? Give them some more Sold? Great, because now’s the time time. to get planting. Grab some Awapuni Once they’re ready for action and Nurseries sweetcorn seedlings next you’ve harvested the entire crop, time you’re down at your local pull the plants out. Sweetcorn can supermarket, Bunnings, or The take a lot of nitrogen out of the soil Warehouse. so try planting peas and beans in Alternatively, head to our online the spot where your corn was. Not store at www.awapuni.co.nz and only will they bump up the nitrogen have them delivered direct to your content again, these kid-friendly door. For a family of four you’ll need greens will also help keep little around 20 plants, or two bundles. hands busy at the dinner table. Corn likes sunny and free-draining conditions, so make sure you find the right planting spot. It will also need a bit of space to grow.

Since I’ve become a parent, I’ve discovered it’s also a great time-killer for the wee ones – though mine aren’t quite so wee any more. Pop them outside with a few cobs left over from last night’s dinner and it’ll keep them

Once you’ve found your place, dig a little hole and plant your seedlings about 20cm apart from each other. I like to plant mine in rows or in a group so each plant can support another as they grow taller.

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What's Lighting up On The twinkling lights of Christmas will be dotted around Mid Canterbury again this year with many people keen to dress up their properties to spread some festive spirit. Unlike other districts, there is not one single street in the district where all residents light up their properties with fairy lights and large as life decorations, instead they are scattered throu ghout. However there are two adjoining properties

festively lighting up Melcombe Street in Tinwald. In past years Methven painter Frank Sandys has made the effort at his Lochhead Crescent property but he has moved. His new property on Hobbs Road in Methven, is promising to be bigger and better than ever with thousands of Christmas lights and decorations adorning his house and yard. It’s an annual event Mr Sandys has enjoyed doing for the past eight years. What started as a project with his daughter Brooke, has now grown into Mr Sandys’ annual enjoyment. He spends a considerable amount of money on his Christmas extravaganza but has no intention of stopping.

And his larger section gives him more space to decorate. Some of his decorations had been sourced from as far away as Australia. He usually dresses up as Father Christmas for the holiday season. This year, there are decorations ordered from Disney manufacturers who create for Disney. It promises to be a marvellous display with any donations raised by people viewing the property going to the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade, where Mr Sandys is a volunteer fireman. Other houses on streets around the district to decorate their houses include those in Ashburton on Chalmers Avenue, Porter Street, Milton Road and in Tinwald there is Grove Street, Melcombe Street

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Friday

9.00am - ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD Cuppa, activities and laughter. St Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

Saturday

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Local produce by local producers and hot food!!. North End West Street car park. 9.00am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET West Street. 9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Community garden working bee and fellowship, each Saturday, weather permitting. Behind the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 157 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 1.00pm - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 1.00pm - 4.00pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP 9.30am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East. 10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10.00am - 12.00pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs 254 Cameron Street. 10.00am - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton

Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs in the Old Polytech building, 254 Cameron Street. 1.30pm - R.S.A. CARD SECTION Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

Airport, Seafield Road. 12.45pm - WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles and doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street. 1.30pm - ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, club day. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 6.00pm DANCE WORX PRESENTS. “Tis the Season”. A dance concert and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street.

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Foster & Allen have now achieved album and video sales in excess of 20 million worldwide. Their easy-listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever and they have now released 30 charting albums over a 30-year career, the only act in the world to achieve this. To coincide with their first national tour of New Zealand for many years, Foster & Allen will release two new albums through Sony BMG. Gold & Silver Days features all new material and After All These Years will be specially released for Mother's Day. Foster & Allen will be accompanied by Moyra Fraser on keyboards, Ollie Kennedy on bass guitar and Bryan Megahey on lead guitar. Share a night of Irish music, songs and humour with Foster & Allen... Ireland's most famous singing duo! “A tremendous pleasure. . .they have been universally acclaimed over so many years” - SIR TERRY WOGAN “Foster & Allen are wonderful ambassadors for Irish Music and are always a joy to see and hear” DANIEL O’DONNELL

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This legendary Irish folk music duo began in 1975 when Mick Foster and Tony Allen formed their duo FOSTER & ALLEN. For three years they toured cabaret venues in Ireland and the UK. Their big break-through came in 1978 when they released the single A Bunch of Thyme in Ireland which stayed in the Irish Charts for an unbelievable 53 weeks. However, at this stage their success was only known to Ireland and it was not until 1982 that A Bunch of Thyme was released in the UK. It was played by all the radio stations in Britain and was soon in the pop charts, becoming their first top-selling Number One single. This increased their popularity and demand for Foster & Allen was now immense all over Ireland and the UK. They released another single Old Flames which made its way into the UK charts and along with their mega-hit single Maggie. These three hit songs became signature tunes at their sell-out concerts. Foster & Allen were now an international act playing sell-out concerts in the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

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VOUCHERS! what a great gift idea! Jan 16 & 17

Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School 2015- Broadway and Beyond A night to be remembered, showcasing the wonderful young talent in our community.

All tickets $25

Now selling these 2015 shows: • The Buddy Holly Story • Foster and Allen • Swan Lake Ballet & Sleeping Beauty Ballets • Neil Diamond Dunedin Concert (Oct 2015)

Monday, June 1

Ashburton Trust Event Centre (03) 307 2010 www.ticketdirect.co.nz

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