Where Town Meets Country

The tree lined entrance to the green parklands of this Hussey Road home makes for an impressive start to this desirable property in the north west of Christchurch.
Clipped buxus, roses and mature trees, including a magnificent magnolia provide a sublime setting for this home which was designed by multi award-winning architects Jackson & Jackson Architects and which has all the advantages of a solid and spacious 1990s build.
The stone tiled floored entry opens to the left to the formal living area and straight ahead to the expansive kitchen, family living and dining areas.
The country styled kitchen, with its off-white paneled cabinetry incorporates a breakfast bar, double drawer dishwasher and gas hob, together with a generous amount of storage.
Family living is adjacent to the kitchen, providing warm living in the winter courtesy of a large gas fire and underfloor heating throughout the house, while the spring and summer see the whole area opened to the grounds courtesy of the glass sliding doors.
A wide window seat in a boxed bay window is a feature of the wide dining area which also has sliding glass doors to the courtyard and grounds beyond.
These north-facing rooms take every advantage of the sun which pours into these areas, as does the more formal living area with its large stone fireplace which opens directly off both the entry and the dining area.
The light-filled, north-facing spaces connect to provide a vast amount of space in which to entertain and the internal doors allow them to be closed into separate, more intimate spaces to allow for easy family living.
Large picture windows and a series of French and sliding doors offer panoramic views of the gardens and grounds while opening the home even further to the extensive outdoor entertaining spaces.
Glass paneled bi-fold doors allow the formal living area, with its impressive cathedral styled beamed ceilings and built in cabinetry either side of the fireplace, to be opened or closed off as needed.
Three of the double bedrooms off the hallway all have built in wardrobes and doors leading directly outside to the grounds and share a large family bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower and bath.
The bedrooms, as well as the living areas are floored in neutral toned carpet.
The main bedroom suite at the far end of the house is of impressive proportions with a large tiled ensuite, fitted walk-in wardrobe, window seat and views to the grounds which can be accessed through a glass door.
There is room to spare here from the living spaces that flow effortlessly along the front of the house to the grounds that incorporate a heated inground pool complex and tennis court.
Well planned spaces include a fully fitted laundry and internal access to the double garaging which incorporates a tailor-made office with its own heatpump.
It is the four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living areas and superlative outdoor living that makes this home such an attractive proposition.
Add to this the grounds which include various outbuildings including a tunnel house and a purpose built commercial kitchen and the options for a work from home proposition extend considerably.
While the contents of the commercial kitchen are not included in the sale, the ability to return it to a working proposition if required will only be a matter of refitting the required equipment.
The blue chip location Harewood has long been the area of choice for those who want secluded and secure surroundings with an easy commute to schools, retail, restaurants and Christchurch Airport.
This superbly placed estate, dotted with specimen trees, offers a lifestyle that promises seclusion and all the room you'll need for an idyllic rural lifestyle within the city limits.
It is a stand-out proposition that will attract those who appreciate all the benefits that an exceptionally well executed design offers.