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71 Racecourse Avenue Methven

Mark and Rachel Allred 0274-909-991 Mark 0272-429-799 Rachel On offer is a modern zincalume home with fantastic north facing outdoor entertaining area.

The main house comprises 3 bedrooms with master bedroom dining area and lounge all accessing the sunny deck.

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An added benefit is the separate sleepout giving you the 4th bedroom with its own bathroom.

Easy care, low maintenance all around it is worth inspecting.

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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.

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OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36023 OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36027 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 157 Kermode Street 33 Chalmers Avenue Executive, sunny brand new three Stylish living on easy care 470sqm section, 3 3 bedroom plus office townhouse in a very this three bedroom plus study home is a convenient location. Sunny and light open must to see. Open plan living and plan living, dining and fantastic kitchen entertainers kitchen with fantastic storage 2 2 area opening to patio. Separate lounge throughout. Features include heat pump, heated by gas fire. gas fire, some tinted windows.

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$385,000 WEB ID AU35243 DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU35886 $172,000 WEB ID AU35883 OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU35565 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE TINWALD TINWALD 32 Farm Road 25 Porter Street 25a Manchester Street 31 Nursery Drive Located on the popular Farm Road, this Three large bedrooms, 2 living areas and Back unit of two. Set nicely for the sun, Located in desirable Nursery Drive is this 3 3 2 3 Spanish style home is well laid out and well separate kitchen. Well placed to catch all this home offers affordable housing on an appealing three double bedroom home appointed with lots of timber throughout day sun. easily manageable section. Nice outdoor with large kitchen, dining, living upstairs giving a warm homely feel. Three double areas with accessible carport. As a home or overlooking the park. Extra large internal VIEW Saturday 22 Mar 10.30 - 11.00am 1 1 1 2 bedrooms, sunny and spacious living areas investment. access garage with the ability to fit three DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold and a well fenced site. cars, great storage.

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$540,000 WEB ID AU33871A OFFERS OVER $308,000 WEB ID AU36185 $289,000 WEB ID AU35977 $495,000 WEB ID AU36250 EASTSIDE TINWALD EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 1 Magnolia Drive 31 Agnes Street Fl 2, 350 Burnett Street 7 Orchard Grove This spacious quality built three double Just move in and relax in this well A really nice townhouse close to town in This lovely home is ready for you. Located 4 3 2 4 bedroom plus study family home sits on a presented home- the work has been done excellent condition. The two bedrooms are in a popular culdesac in Braebrook, this beautifully landscaped 672sqm section. for you. Various heating options ensure generous with good wardrobe space. property has 4 bedrooms, master with Featuring a large entertainers kitchen, you will keep warm in the winter. Relax in Separate kitchen, with morning sun, ensuite and walk-in robe, large living area 2 1 1 2 large living/dining opening to a private the sun drenched conservatory whilst opening to living area. Patio enjoys privacy and substantial kitchen. deck area. admiring the beautiful well cared for and sun. Single garage has auto door Double internal access garaging. gardens. opener.

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OFFERS OVER $265,000 WEB ID AU35889 OFFERS OVER $650,000 WEB ID AU33645 TINWALD WESTSIDE 140 Grove Street 20 Westpark Close Three double bedroom home with updated Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not 3 5+ kitchen and sunny lounge opening to deck replace this home in this location for this area. Three car garaging plus carport and sort of money. Super sized kitchen, dining plenty of off street parking. Nice and and living area with separate lounge, both 1 2 secure 490 m2 section close to Tinwald with excellent indoor outdoor flow. 3 car school. garaging.

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SIMPLY STYLISH

GREAT LOCATION

PRETTY AS A PICTURE

ESTABLISHED BUILDING SITE

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OFFERS OVER $255,000 WEB ID AU35717 OFFERS OVER $330,000 WEB ID AU36187 $305,000 WEB ID AU36198 OFFERS OVER $230,000 WEB ID AU36183 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE TINWALD WESTSIDE 10B Charles Street 7 Cross Street 94 Mc Murdo Street 7 Woodham Drive Step inside this 2 bedroom unit and be A great family home with 3 spacious Immaculate 3 bedroom home (160m2) This sunny 1012 m2 section in a quiet west side 2 3 3 impressed with the high quality renovation. bedrooms. Two large living areas with with tops in street appeal. All exterior cul-de-sac is all ready to build on with all services at New kitchen complete with butlers heatpump and logfire. Brand new roof. painting has been recently completed. gate. A pump and its own well already on site and pantry/laundry, spacious living with brand Excellent westside location with domain Large open plan living, heated with some existing garden with a watering system in place 1 1 1 new heat pump and a gorgeous bathroom. and schooling nearby. Private well fenced logburner and heatpump, modern kitchen, from when this was part of a larger garden, more than Tiled shower, luxurious bath. back yard. full bathroom facilities plus updated 3/4 of the fencing is complete. Enquire now to view. carpets.

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NEG OVER $368,000 WEB ID AU36233 OFFERS OVER $385,000 WEB ID AU36253 TENDER WEB ID AU35869 $418,000 WEB ID AU35551 WESTSIDE TINWALD EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 75 Creek Road 114A Thomson Street 59 Davis Crescent 72 Wills Street This has always been a attractive looking Near new three bedroom townhouse with This home has experienced an unbelievable Pleased to be able to offer this terrific 3 3 3 3 home. 3 good sized double bedrooms, spa sunny spacious open plan living area makeover! Totally renovated with brand family home located on Wills Street in a bath in main bathroom, separate shower opening to private back yard. Quality new kitchen. top Ashburton location. The home has room, kitchen dining, good sized lounge fittings throughout including upmarket many features: built on a quarter acre VIEW Sunday 23 Mar 11.00 - 11.45am 1 2 1 2 plus extra room on the end. Modernised kitchen bathroom and ensuite. section, three good sized double TENDER closes Tuesday 25th March 2014 kitchen, double garage with attached Attached double garage with internal bedrooms, ensuite off master bedroom, at 4.00pm wood shed. access. updated kitchen.

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OPEN HOME $519,000 WEB ID AU35702 OFFERS OVER $265,000 WEB ID AU36107 $149,500 WEB ID AU35671 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 4a Ben Elder Place 50 Harrison Street 10 Braebrook Drive Very happy to present this expertly built An established townhouse located in a Build your dream home now on this 700sqm section.

3 2 family home in the new Braebrook convenient westside location with great Situated amongst quality homes of contemporary Subdivision. Three double bedrooms with street appeal. construction, enjoy the views over the reserve area ensuite (tiled shower) and walk in robe off A sunny and spacious 2 bedroom home and water ways. Fantastic playground nearby also.

2 1 master. Open plan kitchen, dining, living with benefits of internal garage access.

View By Appointment and separate lounge plus built in office.

Easy care, private gardens make this property appealing.

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NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU35790 WESTSIDE 115 Harrison Street Have a bit vision on this one. Located in a 2 great area. Do it up, or rent it out or build your own family home on this good Allenton section. 2 bedrooms plus 1 sunroom, partially modernised kitchen, separate bathroom all on a good cornersite.

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$348,000 WEB ID AU35424 $389,000 WEB ID AU35401 $460,000 WEB ID AU35266 NEG OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU35034 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 379 Burnett Street 88 Belt Road 7A Allison Street 68 Farm Road This truly is a real family home- 3 large Hidden away on a private rear section is Upon completion this four bedroom A credit to a fastidious vendor. Brilliant 3 3 4 3 bedrooms, very good wardrobe space, this very well presented three bedroom 170sqm home will have appeal in every location, easy care garden. Three spacious (master has walk-in), with office at the home with hidden computer nook. Sun way. Practical and spacious living area bedrooms, extensive living/dining with entrance. The 2 adjoining living rooms drenched conservatory off living area. providing a good choice of space to relax, stunning views over Argyle Park. Modern 1 1 2 1 heated with approved log burner plus heat Room for all the toys with double internal entertain and rest in. Nestled amongst kitchen with underfloor heating. transfer unit. Ranchsliders open to patio. access garage plus separate double garage. quality real estate in a desirable location.

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

THIS IS SPECIAL

AUCTION WEB ID AR32747 ASHBURTON 364 Ashburton Staveley Road 18 ha of fertile soils fully irrigated. Located in a peaceful country area only minutes from town. The 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 bedroom 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.

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

GREAT ADDITIONAL LAND- 50 HECTARES

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AR35910 MAYFIELD Mayfield Klondyke Road This property located between Mayfield and Montalto has lots to offer. Good rainfall and strong soils to mention a few.

This property is in a "as is" state. All ready for replanting in trees or clearing stumps etc and put back to grazing.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Wednesday 26th March 2014 at 3.00pm

203 HA FARM LEASE

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AR35729 ASHBURTON 307 Lochheads Road An opportunity to lease 203 ha approx. of farmland 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.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Friday 28th March 2014 at 4.00pm

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FORESTRY/FARMING-51 HECTARES

WEB ID AR35505 ASHBURTON 51 Alford Forest Settlement Road View By Appointment Approx. 1580ha in 2 blocks.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Friday 4th April 2014 at Mt Alford Block- 400ha easy to steep hill and 130ha of 4.00pm 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.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

WELL SETUP FARMLET- BANKSIDE- 30 HA

WEB ID AR35993 METHVEN Pudding Hill View By Appointment 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.

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FINAL NOTICE AUCTION WEB ID RR35545 CUST 284 German Road •285.9328 hectares (4 titles) irrigated •4 dwellings including workers accommodation •Milking 770 cows •50 bail rotary milking shed •24km to Rangiora, 46km to Chch •Excellent lane systems •3 centre pivot irrigators AUCTION (unless sold prior) 1.00pm, Thu 27th March, 2014 Mainpower Oval, 291 Coldstream Road, Rangiora.

LARGE SCALE DAIRY FARM

NEW LISTING

WEB ID AR36168 DUNSANDEL 227 Hunters Road View By Appointment Located 30 minutes south of Christchurch featuring a large spacious home set in majestic grounds with an array of features including 5 double bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 living areas, 3 bathrooms, 2 laundries and 4 car garaging. Outbuildings include large 5 bay fully lockable shed. Domestic, stock and irrigation water provided from on farm well. Property has the added bonus of 500 Riesling grape vines for those who fancy themselves as a viticulturist. If you're looking for a larger lifestyle block or downscaling from full time farming then this property is worthy of inspection.

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$1,485,000 +GST $12,500,000 WEB ID TMR35323 WAIMATE 3885 Waimate Highway Currently a 323 ha irrigated Dairy farm. The following two options are available.

1) Possible Conversion 184 Ha Irrigated by K-line with extremely reliable cheap Waitaki water. Good array of farm sheds and a sound home.

PRICE $6,384,000 +GST 2) Ideal First Farm 139 Ha This Dairy farm is running approximately 500 cows.

PRICE $6,116,000 +GST

$3,450,000 + GST WEB ID TMR35929 OTAIO /118 Thomson Road 131ha Property / 106ha irrigated with K-line Rotten rock laneways to most paddocks Zoning orange for nutrient plan 2x 120 tonne DM Silage pits centrally located New set of Techniphan cattle yards Good and sheltered 4 bedroom house This farm would suit many options with an excellent standard of fences, lanes.

Industry News

You have the right to know What about a basic fact of how long the property has been on the market or how many people have viewed the property? Should this be disclosed?

Mark Allred There is important information about a property for sale that we (as agents) must disclose to buyers, as it is information they have a definite right to know. Any known issues, such as structural problems, zoning issues, do the neighbours have consent to build three stories high and block your view or any information that could affect the value of the property or have a major influence on the buyers decision.

However, there is also information regarding the sale of a property that buyers (although most will ask the agent) have no right to know e.g. your personal reasons for selling, how many offers you have received, how much you will take. These things have no impact on the true value of your property. The only reason buyers ask for this type of information is to try and gain leverage and advantage in the negotiation.

For example, as a buyer, if an agent tells you that the sellers are in financial trouble and must sell, would you increase or decrease your offer?

You are a new buyer in the real estate market, and like most people these days you go to the easiest place to start your search for a suitable home – the major internet property portals. You find a property that seems to suit your needs.

It looks good, is in the right location and not only is it in your price range but also seems good value compared to others you have viewed online.

You are feeling excited that this may be the one. However you then notice two things on the advertisement…

The listed date for the property was 3 months ago and it has had a total of 3752 page views, yet remains unsold.

What do you now assume?

The most common answers we receive to this question are either: “There must be something wrong with it” or “It must be over priced”.

Both of these assumptions are potentially very detrimental to the seller. If you thought there may be something wrong with it, then even if you decide to still physically view the home, you will be wary and more likely to focus on the negatives while looking for the assumed problem. Secondly, even if you do like it and decide to put an offer forward, you will be much more likely to

offer lower (because of your worry that there is still an unseen problem), and/ or use the “date listed” and number of “page views” information as ammunition in the negotiation to justify offering a low price.

You are probably thinking “Where is the problem? As a buyer this is good for me, after all I want to try and get it as cheap as possible”. Yes however please now look as this from the sellers perspective...

Sure, like many sellers you were initially optimistic with your asking price and interest has been slow. However just last week you made a healthy adjustment to your price. You are now very realistic, your property is in a totally new price bracket and at a level that represents excellent value.

Effectively, your adjustment in price has made your property like a totally new proposal to the market.

Now here is the question for you as the seller. Do you want the buyers seeing the “date listed” and number of “page views” on your advertisement?

Do you want them potentially assuming that there is something “wrong” with your property or that it is still “overpriced?

Surely the only answer to that, from a sellers perspective, is a resounding no.

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EXECUTIVE HOMESTEAD WITH PROVEN INCOME 446 Dromore Methven Road D

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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

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

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

Deadline Sale

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

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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

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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.

POTENTIAL TO SUBDIVIDE

GRAZING, CROPPING, FINISHING

Alford Forest

156 Goughs Crossing Road

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All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 3 Apr 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517536

Jon McAuliffe

M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377

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

Tinwald Deadline Sale

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 27 Mar 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517461

Jon McAuliffe

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

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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

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

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

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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

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Home Help

Apps help with home furnishing Simone Andrea Mayer It's essential to use your imagination when buying furniture.

Can you see a chair fitting into your living room? Will brown go well in the kitchen? With this in mind, several furniture makers have come up with some clever ideas to make the job of choosing what to buy easier.

"There are two styles of app on the market you can use," says Florian Blaschke, editor of the digital business trade journal t3n.de in Hanover, Germany.

"Many consumers have already tried 3D modelling using a computer to lay out a plan. However, these models can't give you a good idea of how things will look in reality."

The new way to help shoppers make up their minds is with the augmented-reality app.

There are apps for smartphones and tablets that allow you to project an image of an item of furniture into a view of your home using the device's camera. "It's very realistic," says Blaschke.

Swedish furniture supplier Ikea has an app for its customers but home electronics manufacturers are also investing in the technology.

Panasonic has an app that can display its products in your home before you buy a TV. Some apps allow you to rotate and twist furniture or change size. It's also possible to switch colours and materials.

Interior design company Kare has an app with an option to store an image and post it on Facebook for your friends to comment on.

Ursula Geismann, from the Association of German Furniture Industries, says shoppers need this support.

"Many furniture stores don't offer this kind of aid," she says. The average furniture retailer will not have a mock-up living room on display to give customers an idea of how a sofa or bed could look at home.

and they will improve in future.

"The first layout applications looked like Sudoku puzzles. But today you don't need to know how to use complicated software."

Tech expert Florian Blaschke confirms advances have been made. "The apps are very practical."

"Instead, they usually just have 70 tables lined up beside each other and you have to choose the one you like best," says Geismann.

Anyone who can use a smartphone will feel at ease using an app to help furnish his or her home.

"I believe these new tools will find wider acceptance with customers

But Geismann does admit the technology has its limits. Shoppers prefer to buy furniture in a store rather than

sight-unseen online.

Figures gathered by the Association of German Furniture Industries in 2013 indicated that only four per cent of sales were online.

"I'm aware that manufacturers believe their customers will be prepared to spend a couple of hundred dollars online," says Geismann.

But for large items of furniture like a sofa, they still prefer to visit a store.

"Nobody is buying an expensive sofa with the click of a mouse.

"Shoppers prefer to sit on one first and try it out."

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The apps even take into account light and shadow and are great for

deciding if a sofa matches the rest of your furnishings.

IMMACULATE PRESENTATION 41 Archibald Street If you are looking for a three bedroom property where presentation is important to you, don’t go past this one. Three bedrooms, updated and decorated throughout with immaculate gardens.

Its just the ticket.

Tinwald

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2/122 Cass Street, Ashburton

For Sale $225,000 View by appointment

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $278,000 by 2pm, Tues 25 Mar 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517549

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

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.

www.bayleys.co.nz/517490

Debbie Boon

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

Mick Hydes

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

Mick Hydes

A LITTLE CRACKER

Tinwald

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Ashburton

139 Harland Street

Price by Negotiation

7 Somerset Grove, Allenton

Price by Negotiation

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

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

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.

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

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $247,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am 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

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.

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

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

www.bayleys.co.nz

Interior Design

Art for art's sake Amanda Wright Preparing your home for sale is a bit like designing a stage for a play.

Everything is in just the right place, perfectly arranged, and comfortably set.

You need to keep in mind that you're not going to make the changes to suit your own personal taste or to make the home more comfortable to live in.

Your only goal is to show your home at its very best to potential buyers.

Without being distracted by family photo clutter, buyers will be able to picture themselves in the home you're trying to sell, and that’s the number one focus.

They will find it hard to resist making an offer in a clean, well presented room that is spacious, with a touch of wow-factor.

Accentuate the beauty of the area through your art.

Picture how a show home is set out and remember they are set out as such for a reason. Take advantage of their research into a buyers market and closely follow their decorating tricks. Appliances are

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shiny, towels are fresh, mirrors are sparkling, there are no kids toys lying around in piles in the corner and rooms are light, spacious and smell fresh with a key piece of art on the wall to bring out the best features of the room.

Mid Canterbury is full of impressive artists, who sell striking paintings.

Use your artwork to accentuate the best features of the property.

Are you lakeside, seaside or have terrific mountain views? Make the most of the amazing panorama through the window and then mimic the colours on the wall, through a striking piece of art that leads the eye to the wall, and then the view.

Does your kitchen feature a commanding charcoal grey granite bench top? Mimic that colour and texture in a large piece of art in an N so again area close to the kitchen, TIOart, and then G is drawn to C the eye the N U I ST outstandingA kitchen feature.

LIthe W NE The buyer’s eyes should move effortlessly from room to room, focusing on the positive selling points

of the home and not clutter and possessions. You aren’t selling your home full of possessions, so think about what a buyer wants to see, and use clean spaces with feature art to draw the eyes toward the positives.

Decorating your home in feature artwork does not have to be an expensive venture. If you’re too busy to spend a weekend letting the creative juices flow, then investigate a

wide range of options close to home.

Mid Canterbury is full of impressive artists, who sell striking paintings, canvases and photography at very reasonable prices.

Your only goal is to show your home at its very best to potential buyers.

And just think, when your home sells for a pretty penny, you have some beautiful new pieces of art as a housewarming gift for your new home.

The investment can be well worth the effort.

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Aorangi Lodge, Methven

Forest Drive, Methven

Ski accommodation and activities lodge with 3 bedroom owners quarters.

9 rooms in the lodge sleeping up to 22 guests. The front cottage offers 1 bedroom, a large lounge and kitchen. This business comes ready to go and benefits from a very central location approx 5 mins walk to centre of town. Road frontage with good signage and a long section, possible sub-division. Methven is a small rural town which benefits from having Mt Hutt skifield very close and is the service/winter sports village, also great local walking and 2 great golf courses (Terrace Downs Resort is only 20mins away).

First time on the market for over 20 years for this extensive property. Currently run as an Accommodation Lodge, Popular Bar and Restaurant.

The 2 storey lodge is a favourite with ski and activity guests. Impressive reception area with an office which leads through to the bar, lounge and restaurant area.

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.

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Stylish Concrete

Cementing style with concrete Concrete seems like one of those old-fashioned building products that you use out of necessity, such as for the foundation of your home, yet some of the world’s most innovative contemporary architecture are crafted from concrete.

Looking at an ordinary concrete surface, such as the concrete pillars you would see on a bridge, you see

an uninspired texture and a dull gray.

However new advancements in concrete are completely changing the design and construction worlds, and the results are only limited by your own imagination.

For example, did you know that there is translucent concrete? Yes, concrete that you can actually see through?

This isn’t achieved by holes in the concrete, but rather optical fibres

which transmit light from one side to the other.

This new advancement allows shadows and light to pass through a thick slab of concrete, without deteriorating the strength. In cases, is even makes the concrete strength more superior than a traditional concrete composition.

This “see-through” development is changing the perception of concrete’s opaque mass.

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This evolved state is known as light transmitting concrete, and can be used in many applications, including load-bearing walls.

Glass fibres transmit light by points between the wall-surfaces. Imagine bringing natural light into your home, using the shadows of nature as wallart.

This has recently been made famous in Germany, where an entire wall in a car parking building was created

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from translucent concrete, reducing the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours.

Another form of concrete adding ambient light is by the use of glowin-the dark aggregates.

By day, the concrete looks normal, slightly decorative, but by night it creates a luminescent glow.

Not only does it look spectacular, but can reduce energy costs by eliminating the need for driveway

lighting.

As concrete is an exceptionally versatile building material, more people are realising the endless possibilities it represents, from costeffective flooring to bench-tops and vanities with a difference.

With the use of bold color pigments in combination with white cement and decorative aggregates, the spectrum of colours available in concrete bench-tops and vanities is virtually endless.

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Mid Canterbury Ltd

Expensive tiles are a thing of the past, when you can create the same look from concrete.

With the advances in colour pigments for concrete as well as stains and patterns, concrete floors can take any shape the mind desires, and are becoming increasingly attractive for home-owners.

Stamped surfaces are created by pouring wet concrete into a mould of a particular design, allowing the concrete to mimic a wide range of

surfaces, such as brick, wood, natural stone, sacking and more.

The use of a cement-based render on interior walls also allows for a wide range of textures to be created, and can simply be painted any colour to match your interior dĂŠcor.

Step into a new world of design possibility using concrete-based products, for new trends that cement your style into the home you love.

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DIY

DIY Inspiration Use an old set of crutches turned upside down as a quirky bookshelf.

Use a hollowed out hard cover book to hide unattractive electronics.

Turn old sheets and spare planks into a cosy reading hut for your children.

Dip dye rectangles of fabric to create cost effective and chic placemats.

Paint old window shutters and display as a feature wall in your home.

Create modern outdoor furniture by painting old pallets and arranging them to fit your home

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