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May 23 2014

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205 Dawsons Road, Eiffelton

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2 Built in 2011 using permanent materials with double glazed aluminium joinery and positioned capturing sun and magnificent views of the mountains.

This beautiful five bedroom home has everything a family or downsizing lover of the land requires.

Warm and inviting it boasts five bedrooms, two living areas, chefs kitchen with breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, two bathrooms and a generous office or media room.

Heating is by a Metro log burner on wetback in the living area and heat pump plus heat transfer system.

The master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe with the other bedrooms having built-in wardrobes as well as an abundance of hallway storage. The laundry is located in the double garage that has internal access.

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For Sale: $685,000 View: Sunday, 25 May 11.30am-12 noon

Mike Preston Ph 027 430 7041

mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

www.bayleys.co.nz

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$650,000

LOVELY LOCATION

WEB ID AU34905 WESTSIDE 22 Charlesworth Drive Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea subdivision.

Four bedrooms, master has tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with butlers pantry, and living areas that open onto patios, perfect for entertaining. Double internal garage.

Ready and waiting for new owners to move in now.

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SUPER SUNNY

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OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU35565 NEG OVER $288,000 WEB ID AU36909 OFFERS OVER $325,000 WEB ID AU36872 $589,000 WEB ID AU36740 TINWALD TINWALD WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 31 Nursery Drive 181 Harland Street 169B Middle Road 16 Charlesworth Drive Located in desirable Nursery Drive is this Come and have a look at this three Immaculately presented, sunny two Ideal retirement home close to Lochlea 3 3 2 3 appealing three double bedroom home bedroom Summerhill stone home in a very bedroom townhouse with pretty private, Lifestyle resort. Brand new 3 bedroom with large kitchen, dining, living upstairs quiet cul-de-sac. Very sunny home, open easy care gardens. The updated kitchen home master bedroom has separate overlooking the park. Extra large internal plan kitchen dining with lounge off dining and open plan roomy dining living basks in ensuite.

2 1 1 2 access garage with the ability to fit three area. HRV system, aluminium windows, all day sun. Walking distance to Allenton Attached double garage with internal cars, great storage. gas fire for heating. shops and Argyle Park. access.

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CLASSIC, CLASSY TOWNHOUSE EXCEPTIONAL VALUE HERE

MODERN, LOW MAINTENANCE

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$300,000 WEB ID AU36812 $305,000 WEB ID AU36678 $499,000 WEB ID AU33824 $495,000 WEB ID AU37075 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 51b Peter Street 51B Walnut Avenue 9A Allison Street 19 Falcon Drive Your chance to secure this lovely sunny Really good bones here! Designed by Bill Located in Allenton close to school and Attractive four bedroom home in Allenton 2 2 4 4 townhouse with easily accessible garage Skews in 1978, this property is set in a shops all within walking distance. 253 sqm cul-de-sac. Sunny and warm with two (with internal access) and located just a cluster of five townhouses, near the on a 728 sqm section. Fences, paths and living areas opening onto private deck. short stroll from the town centre. Vendor college on Walnut Avenue. Two double driveways, lawns all completed. 4 Convenient location with shopping and 1 1 2 2 has moved out and is prepared to consider bedrooms with loads of wardrobe space bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining, schooling close by. Excellent double garage all reasonable offers. and built in furniture. separate lounge, ensuite off master walkin with room for the boat and trailer. wardrobe.

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$629,500 WEB ID AU36975 OFFERS OVER $330,000 WEB ID AU36187 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 14 Catherwood Avenue 7 Cross Street Modern and sunfilled "pavilion style" A great family home with 3 spacious 3 3 home on 1080m2 superb landscaped bedrooms. Two large living areas with stream frontage section. Two separate heatpump and logfire. Brand new roof. living areas plus separate kitchen/diningExcellent westside location with domain 2 1 attractive courtyard with lap pool. Formal and schooling nearby. Private well fenced style entry opening into formal living. back yard.

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

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

SUPER SUNNY TOWNHOUSE

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WESTSIDE TOWNHOUSE

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OFFERS OVER $350,000 WEB ID AU37064 OFFERS OVER $399,000 WEB ID AU36919 OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36593 $265,000 WEB ID AU36107 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 21a Andrew Street 3/168 Walnut Avenue 55 Chalmers Avenue 50 Harrison Street This super sunny three bedroom This quality three bedroom townhouse is Both busy professionals or retired people An established townhouse located in a 3 3 3 2 townhouse has a sunny private outdoor generous in size with a large floor area of will love this spacious three bedroom home convenient westside location with great area with direct access to the 218 m2. Well designed with elevated living with an easy care but well planted and laid street appeal. lounge/dining room and chefs kitchen. A which enhances outlook and provides a out smaller section. The gorgeous open A sunny and spacious 2 bedroom home 2 1 2 1 hideaway computer cupboard, double sunny aspect. A central location and easy plan family/dining room and chefs kitchen with benefits of internal garage access. glazing, smart drapes, master bedroom care grounds makes this property ideal. with granite work surfaces.

Easy care, private gardens make this with ensuite, two heat pumps. property appealing.

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TENDER WEB ID AC37035 ASHBURTON 7-11 Allens Road A great opportunity to secure your own business premise. This property incorporates offices, factory and standalone warehouse on separate title. Good site access and car parking. Offered for sale as separate warehouse, factory or purchase the entire 3,222m2 site.

A 12 month lease in place with an established market rental of $60,00p.a. plus GST and outgoings. Current combined rateable value of $515,000.

View By Appointment TENDER closes Thursday 12th June 2014 at 4.00pm

NEW LISTING $210,000 WEB ID AU37126 FROM $145,000 WEB ID AU32160 EASTSIDE TINWALD 91 Cox Street Stage 1 and 2 Oaklea Subdivision A lovely three bedroom home that boosts The Oaklea Development offers a lifestyle that people 3 potential. This property offers character who chose to build here will apperciate for and an opportunity to further enhance and generations to come. Extensive reserves and walkways add value. An upgraded bathroom and give you an incredible outlook towards the Southern 1 large kitchen provide plenty of appeal.

Alps and Mount Hutt.

Sections for sale now from $145,000.

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PRIVATE AND SUNNY

BRAEBROOK BEAUTY

SPACE, STYLE AND LOCATION

SIZE REALLY DOES MATTER

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$495,000 WEB ID AU36250 OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36749 OFFERS OVER $480,000 WEB ID AU36660 OFFERS OVER $645,000 WEB ID AU33645 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 7 Orchard Grove 7 Magnolia Drive 66 Cameron Street 20 Westpark Close This lovely home is ready for you. Located This spacious quality built 4 bedroom Always sought after in this location.

4 4 3+ Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not 5+ in a popular culdesac in Braebrook, this home sits on an easy care 690 m2 section Substantial family home within easy replace this home in this location for this property has 4 bedrooms, master with in the Braebrook subdivision. Featuring a walking distance to towns main amenities sort of money. Super sized kitchen, dining ensuite and walk-in robe, large living area large entertainers kitchen large all the things you would expect to find in and living area with separate lounge, both 2 2 2 2 and substantial kitchen. living/dining plus second formal lounge this quality home and more including with excellent indoor outdoor flow. Five Double internal access garaging plus off both open to patio and sunny outdoor spacious living areas, a wonderful bedrooms and an office. street parking. area. conservatory.

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ATTRACTIVE & CONVENIENT

SUNNY & LIGHT, FRONT UNIT

OPEN HOME $579,000 WEB ID AU37015 $278,500 WEB ID AU36581 $278,000 WEB ID AU36380 $238,000 WEB ID AU37045 ASHBURTON TINWALD EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 30 Torbay Avenue 11 Graham Street 62 Cambridge Street 21a Walshs Road Open the door and be impressed with the Having many happy years here, the owners An attractive style and in a great location Situated very close to Creek Road shopping 4 3 3 2 welcoming entranceway and view of the of this three bedroom home would like to with school and park close by. Three centre, this attractive unit is the front one canal with bi-folds opening from the see it brought back to life. Three double bedrooms and two living areas capturing of three. Sun streams in all day (when it's lounge. The home is positioned to catch all bedrooms, kitchen flowing to dining area plenty of sun. Attached double garage out). Ranch sliders open to private easy 2 1 1 1 day sun with doors opening from dining and stepping down to a good sized family with internal access. care patio and garden. The entire unit has and living areas to the glass fenced section. lounge. brand new carpets.

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Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

GREENSTREET LIFESTYLE

OPEN TO VIEW WEB ID AL37152

GREENSTREET 56 Rawles Crossing Road This is a great home built to all day sun with two separate patio areas, 3 double bedrooms master with ensuite, two living areas and large double garage. Then on top of this you have just under 10HA of top quality soils with irrigation.

A chance not to let go by.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

VIEW Saturday 24 May 11.00 - 11.30am DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Wednesday 25th June 2014 at 3.00pm

LIFESTYLE PLUS 3 HA (APPROX)

OPEN TO VIEW ASHBURTON 43 Winslow Road This lifestyle property located only minutes out of town has heaps to offer its new owners. Total area deer fenced, very tidy three bedroom home with renovated bathroom and kitchen. Log burner and two living areas. Large separate hobbies room and six car garaging. This really is not to be missed. Serious vendors.

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WEB ID AL37157 VIEW Saturday 24 May 10.00 - 10.30am DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Tuesday 24th June 2014 at 4.00pm

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

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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LAURISTON DAIRIES- 377 HA

WEB ID AR36907 LAURISTON 1375 Line Road "LAURISTON DAIRIES" One of the top dairy farms in the renowned Mid-Canterbury Dairy Farming area. 377 HA of fertile Lismore soils that are well suited for dairy farming.

Irrigated by Centre Pivot and Lateral irrigators. 1500 cows milked in a 80 bail Rotary shed. Excellent stock race access and extensive calf rearing facilities, 6 houses. Located adjacent to the township of Lauriston and within easy commuting distance to Methven and Ashburton.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Thursday 12th June 2014 at 4.00pm

DAIRY SUPPORT- 114HA

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY DAIRY GRAZING-214HA

$7,500,000 PUS GST

WEB ID AR36871 MAYFIELD 135 Anama Settlement Road

WEB ID AR37107 ASHBURTON Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road

"Waipuna" 114 hectare total (being 100 hectares free hold, 14.5 hectares AMF) seldom do farms in this location become available to purchase. Located at Anama on quality Wakanui soils with some river wash silts and approx.

3kms to Mayfield Township. Currently run as a arable/dairy support property growing a wide mix of cereals, rape and kale for dairy grazing.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 3.00pm

Pudding Hill located 35 kms from Ashburton and 11kms to Methven. Approx 214 HA flat land suitable for fattening and grazing plus approx. 50ha of accretion land. The balance is clean hill country. Well subdivided. Improvements include large shed, 6x40T silos, one bedroom cottage, hayshed, older woolshed, sheep and cattle yards. Opportunity with many options.

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MT ALFORD STATION-1580HA

PRICE ON APPLICATION SIMPLY STUNNING-28.8HA WEB ID AR35505 ASHBURTON 51 Alford Forest Settlement Road

WEB ID AR36309 METHVEN 409 Line Road

Mt Alford station comprises a total of approx. 1580 ha in two blocks separated by the North branch of the Ashburton River. Approx 380 ha flats suitable for fattening, grazing or dairy support. Balance is easy hill but with some steeper parts. Excellent store and prime lamb producing property complimented by beef cattle and dairy grazing sales. Reliable summer rainfall. Three houses and good farm buildings. A property with options.

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Situated 4km from the thriving town of Methven, this property will appeal to the discerning buyer.

A superb 4 year old home with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas. A dairy support block in recent times, currently mostly in kale. Access to BCI water. A stabling complex is an added bonus. This is a rare opportunity in a highly sought after district. A must view.

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$1,100,000 + GST FORESTRY/FARMING-51 HA

11 HA - HOME + SLEEPOUT

WEB ID AL36508 ASHBURTON 82 Gartartan Road Modern four bedroom home nestled in a peaceful private established expansive garden setting. Sheltered and positioned for the sun. Large open plan living and kitchen areas opening to the gardens. Ensuite and spa bath. Excellent modern two bedroom flat fully self contained. A special for granny or guests. Eight bays of sheds, cattle yards, eight paddocks and spray irrigation.

A well developed, very tidy productive rural lifestyle near Ashburton's town boundary. A great family home.

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$845,000 + GST WEB ID AR35993 METHVEN Pudding Hill A great opportunity exists for someone looking for a forestry prospect with duck and deer shooting thrown in or someone looking to clear the flats and/or return them to grazing. Keeping the Douglas Fir for retirement funds.

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QUARTER ACRE WITHIN THE AVENUES 291 Cameron Street Be the first to inspect this three bedroom bungalow within the Avenues. Modernised kitchen and bathroom for easy family living and BBQ and patio area for entertaining. All on a sunny quarter acre section.

Ashburton

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Hampstead

Deadline Sale

13A Wellington Street

Price by Negotiation

Looking to add to your rental portfolio? With a good tenant in place this two storied townhouse is extremely tidy. Two bedrooms, open plan kitchen/ dining/living with gas fire and internal access garaging. A stones throw from town.

Debbie Boon

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $365,000 on or before 2pm, Tues 10 June 2014 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/518008

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 308 7377

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $239,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/517802 M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

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

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SLICE OF PARADISE

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PLAN YOUR NEW HOME

Ashburton

70A Tarbottons Road

Price by Negotiation

Hepburns Road

For Sale $555,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment

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

M 027 437 9696

Set on 4007sqm this new architecturally designed property is finished with quality fixtures and fittings and offers a slice of paradise to its new owners. The well designed kitchen is the hub,complete with huge butler´s pantry. Four double bedrooms, master with WIR , beauty area and tiled ensuite.

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

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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

www.bayleys.co.nz/517550

Mike Preston

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

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

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The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $840,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517694

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

HERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY

Eiffelton

TILSONS ROAD

Hinds

205 Dawsons Road

For Sale $685,000 View Sun 11.30am-12.00pm

A rare opportunity to purchase a 129ha bare land block just 9.6 kilometers from the Hinds township and all its amenities. The property has an irrigation consent of 78 litres per second from two wells and at present is irrigated via roto rainers.

The property is sub divided into 26 paddocks with troughed stock water to each paddock. Quality pasture and excellent soil tests make this a worthy addition to any farming enterprise

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This beautiful five bedroom home set on 2.67 hectares has everything a family or downsizing lover of the land requires. Warm and inviting it boasts five bedrooms, two living areas, chefs kitchen with breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, two bathrooms and a generous office or media room.

This tranquil lifestyle is yours to enjoy.

www.bayleys.co.nz/517883

Mike Preston

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

Jon McAuliffe

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

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

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All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 19 June 2014 www.bayleys.co.nz/517991

’LOCHABER DOWNS’ 550 Whitecliffs Road - Approximately 835ha (subject to survey) Combining excellent infrastructure, good fertility and aesthetic appeal, and being under an hour from Christchurch ensures this well-balanced farm will continue to prosper. It is well subdivided with a high standard of fencing and very good tracking for access to the whole property, two homes, modern facilities including woolshed and covered yards, cattle yards, workshop and hayshed and a very good airstrip. Clean tussock country through to rolling downs and flats winters 4,300 stock units of sheep and beef and a good annual rainfall provides the ability to make large quantities of supplementary feed. Native and exotic tree plantings provides an aesthetically pleasing place to live and work, and good shelter for stock.

Lochaber Downs provides great recreation such as hunting, duckshooting and easy walks and is close to several ski fields, lakes and rivers.

This is a standout property in a great location.

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

Whitecliffs, Central Canterbury Deadline Sale

All offers on or before 4pm, Wed 28 May 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517854

Ben Turner

M 027 530 1400 B 03 375 4700 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

Mike Adamson M 027 221 1909

www.bayleys.co.nz

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Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008 15 Pattons Road, Mt Somers Open Home: Sat, May 17: 10:00am to 11:00am 1 ACRE DREAM - Country cottage on 1 acre in rural township. Three bedroom home, good heating. Two bedrooms and office. Large workshop 70m2 used as a cattery. HRV heat system.

Country garden with fruit trees, room for veggie patch and a paddock for your pet.

$315,000 PRIME COMMERCIAL LAND - METHVEN Build your next business venture here. Prime commercial land 3881m2 on the edge of Methven.

Situated on Line Road with road frontage. $235,000 + GST if any

SECRET GARDEN - This hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. A low maintenance two bedroom home with double glazed windows, free standing wood burner, heat pump, dishwasher, single attached garage. Open plan design but with clearly defined kitchen, dining and lounge areas offer a good amount of space for the owner. Toasty warm having recently been double glazed.

Price guide $345,000. Don’t delay it’s worth checking out today!

IMPRESSIVE FOREST LODGE, BAR & RESTAURANT - First time on the market for over 20 years for this extensive property. Currently run as an accommodation lodge, popular bar and restaurant.

The two 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. Separate managers house.

Enquiry over $1,350,000.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE Three bedroom low maintenance home set on an easy care section. This home has a homely feel to it plus a feeling of space through the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Off street parking and a small back yard makes it a hassle free home. Double glazed windows and a double internal access garage this may be the right option for you.

Viewing by appointment only. $419,000

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RURAL OUTLOOK MAYFIELD This is your opportunity to get a great quality country home. Located on outskirts of Mayfield township with rural outlook. Three bedroom home on ¾ acre (3364m2).

Two car garaging, enclosed lockable workshop with concrete floor incorporating a separate office and 3 bay shed. Off street parking for at six cars. House has underfloor insulation and roof insulation.

UNDER OFFER – Properties needed in Mayfield for unsatisfied buyers.

www.professionals.co.nz | 127 Main Street, Methven | (03) 303 3093

Selwyn Allred Principal 0274-388-493

Mark & Rachel Allred Property Consultants 0274-909-991 Mark 0272-429-799 Rachel

OJ – Martin Dodson

Urban / Rural Property Consultant 021-743-394

Annie Dwyer

Property Manager 027-886-0179

Amanda Pannett

Office Administrator 303-3093

Health

Owning your home is an expensive time of your life.

More responsibility usually means more expenses that roll in the door, and acting responsibly often means putting more time in at the office rather than at the gym, or cutting down on expenses to save for your child’s education. But we often forget that looking after ourselves is the best investment we can make, not only for our health but also financially.

There’s no doubting that a gym offers a fantastic all-over body workout. There are friendly professionals to help you with your technique and like-minded fitness enthusiasts to help you to keep motivated. But when life gets in the way, it’s not always possible to frequent the gym as often as we would like.

More people are making the investment into their health and home by setting up a dedicated space to help with the fitness. A home gym is time efficient, because there’s no driving to and from, and no waiting to use the equipment that you want.

There’s no membership fee so often the investment in equipment is paid back within two or three years, and because gym equipment retains most of its value, if you don’t like a particular item you can sell it and buy something different without taking much of a financial hit.

If you have the dedication, a small investment of cash and space at home, you can hit your fitness goals while spending more time with your family.

Visualise what you would like your home gym to be and choose the most appropriate space. Inside the house usually isn’t a smart idea if you have young children, so the garage is often the best place to start.

Use sheets of plywood and rubber mats to reduce the noise of equipment hitting the concrete floor.

Motivate yourself to want to be there. Fill the space with motivational images and mantras. Set up a powerful sound system so you can enjoy your favourite music as you work out. Hang an inexpensive flat television on the wall so you can watch television or movies as you pedal or walk, or if you’re more of a browser, build a shelf to sit on your treadmill or bike so you can access your laptop. Who says you can’t work and play at the same time?

When choosing your workout equipment, money doesn’t have to be king. A simple swiss ball and medicine ball or kettle bells can replicate the same workout as a range of machines, and they take up little space.

When choosing your workout equipment, money doesn’t have to be king.

When choosing cardio, consider if a Zumba or step DVD will initially do the trick instead of a treadmill.

Shop around for second-hand options, as people easily get bored of their workout equipment, so you can snap up a bargain.

Remember that this is a space you should feel comfortable in, so don’t forget a bench seat to rest upon in-between reps. It will also come in handy for a range of exercises.

Keep a bar fridge filled with cold water handy to ensure you remain hydrated throughout your workout. It’s your zone to chill out in, so choose the features that will make you more likely to return to it the next day.

You already pay for your home, so it makes sense to use it to its full advantage.

mikegreer

Mid Canterbury Ltd

- House and land packages available - Design & Build specialists Contact: Shaun 0800 600 036 Email: sreynolds@mikegreerhomes.co.nz Address: PO Box 671, Ashburton www.mikegreerhomes.co.nz

Display home opening soon at 503 West Street. Ashburton

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Interior decoration

Decals - cheap and fun Decals can transform a wall cheaply and easily During a recent home remodel, Diane Wright decided the stairway leading to her garage needed some perking up.

So she went online and found a wall decal roosting love birds on a branch.

"I love them. It adds some individuality," said Wright, who also has used decals in other parts of her home.

Wall decals have taken off as an easy, affordable and temporary way to transform a room, said interior designer Darla Blake. The flexible vinyl decals come in dozens of colors and hundreds of designs, everything from animals and music notes to funky pat-

Vinyl decals are easy, affordable and a temporary way to change a room quickly.

terns and religious symbols. There are words and sayings. And some companies make custom decals.

"Having a tree in your bathroom, or a park bench and bicycle on a wall behind a sofa, or a bridge going to nowhere brings a smile to everyone who enters the room," Blake said.

The decals make it easy to personalize a room, which is popular right now, she said. "You can easily find something to reference your personality, your job or your lifestyle," she said.

Wright has used decals as an inexpensive border in a bedroom and above photos.

"It's certainly a whole lot less than hiring a painter," she said.

Barbara Irvine chose a verse from one her favorite hymns to decorate the space above her kitchen sink.

The words, "Come ye thankful people, come," prompt her to count her blessings, she said.

She installed them herself by slowly rubbing them off their paper backing with a tool similar to a tongue depressor.

Flexible vinyl decals come in dozens of colors and hundreds of designs

"They come with very good instructions," said Irvine. "It's fairly easy. You do want to get them level."

The words are designed to easily go on and off, said Carrol Caldwell, owner of Wall Words. She advises using painter's tape to attach the paper backing to the wall before firmly rubbing the decal onto the wall.

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Interior decoration

"It brings back how important words are in your life," she said. "It's way to add something that is very meaningful and helps you through the day."

Flexible vinyl decals are designed to easily go on and off

And the decals peel right off when you're done using them, she said.

Easy removal makes decals especially attractive to renters, students in dorms and parents decorating nurseries, said Jordan Guide, chief executive and founder of Walltat.com.

They can add impact to a small room without taking up space, added interior designer Linda Hunt. She often puts them in powder rooms to make the space feel larger. She has had clients' monograms made and installed in their master bath. She also uses decals in kitchens and foyers.

Once, she used them to create text for a "memory wall" that a client had in honor of her deceased brother.

"The possibilities of what you can put together are endless," Hunt said.

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Downton Abbey your home Intrigued by the drama and inspired by the sophistication of British aristocrats in "Downton Abbey," some fans are plotting to bring the series' style into their own homes, from gilded finishes to opulent upholstery to portrait paintings.

"We've gone so casual in the last decade in terms of home decor. I think there is a desire to be a little more formal, or a little more glamorous," says Kristie Barnett, an interior design blogger in Nashville, Tennessee. "That doesn't mean it can't be family-friendly."

"Downton Abbey," in production for its fourth season, features the noble Crawley family "upstairs" and its servants "downstairs" in a sprawling country estate. The characters are struggling to bring the estate and their traditional sensibilities into the 1920s, a time of social and political ferment.

In her living room, Barnett, who blogs at TheDecorologist.com, used gold paint to make a barley-twist coffee table appear worthy of nobility. Golden candlesticks and a crystal doorknob atop piles of books finish the look.

Ornate drawing rooms, flowing boudoirs, vibrant gardens and crisp, clean servants' quarters make the gorgeous backdrop for the PBS Masterpiece melodrama.

How do you bring that aristocratic look into a comfortable, modern home?

So how do you bring some of that aristocratic look into a comfortable modern home?

GILDED for FORglamour GLAMOUR gilded One of the simplest ways to achieve the "upstairs" look of "Downton Abbey" is to apply gold metallic paint for a gilded finish on wood furniture, picture frames, mirror edges and other decorative items, including bookends and lamp stands.

"Gilt was all the rage during the British Edwardian Age," says Barnett.

"And it's all the rage in my house."

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FURNITUREwith WITHflourish FLOURISH furniture Richly upholstered settees, footstools, chaise lounges and Bergere chairs can add a touch of bygone beauty, but you should allow plenty of space for more livable pieces such as a traditional sofa. If you can't afford new furniture, consider adding silk or damask throw pillows.

Tapestries and oriental rugs can be affordable and add the feel of affluence. Check out Etsy.com for "Downton Abbey"-style fabrics and textiles.

LOVELY lighting LIGHTING lovely Another easy way to achieve the upstairs style, while keeping things practical and comfortable, is to hang an ornate light fixture or chandelier.

Affordable plaster or stencil medallions placed around light fixtures can be another eye-catching element.

"People seem to be ready for more and more luxe materials and dramatic finishes," he says. "Even wallpaper, which was trending modern, is back to classic floral patterns and English traditionalism, but often with a bit of a twist."

Painted walls are darker, with a gloss finish, experts say. You can create the upper-crust feel with bold jewel tones, including emerald and sapphire.

Also in the traditional "Downton Abbey" palette, says Mary Lawlor, manager of color marketing for Kelly-Moore Paints, are refreshing pastels and creams, One of the mansion's expansive drawing rooms, for example, features a pale green wallpaper further softened with richly upholstered furniture in a mix of rose and classic ivory.

Or can use candlelight, which will bounce off mirrors, glass and crystal, creating the sort of warm glow that makes the Crawleys' multi-course dinners look so enticing.

A palette of grounded grays and varnished ivory is recommended

WONDERFULwindows WINDOWS&AND wonderful walls WALLS The return to detail and decoration includes opulent upholstery, drapes and wall coverings, says Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of ApartmentTherapy.com.

The British nobility takes its heritage seriously, and there are painted portraits and landscapes throughout the show's castle. If you're at a rummage sale or consignment shop, pick up similar art and create a small

You don't have to be descended from somber-looking subjects to bring sophistication home. .

grouping on one wall. You don't have to be descended from these somber-looking subjects to bring their sophistication home.

LUREof OFthe THElibrary LIBRARY lure While many elements of "Downton Abbey" style have a feminine appeal, there's no mistaking the bold, masculine feel of Lord Grantham's library. Add jewel-toned leather furniture or leather throw pillows to your reading areas for a twist to the muted espresso brown that has been popular in recent years.

Consider turning a little-used dining room into a study, using the table as a hearty desk fit for the lords and ladies of your home.

"People are wanting to do something different in their dining rooms, so a lot of dining rooms are being filled with bookcases," Barnett says.

She advises painting bookcases the same shade as walls, but in a gloss or lacquer finish.

SIMPLEsensitivity SENSIBILITY simple Contrasting with the rich decor of the show's upstairs rooms is the subdued, neutral palette and texture of the downstairs staff's living and working quarters.

"Think natural materials like linen, cotton, raw wood, and a simplistic

farmhouse-type aesthetic that is influencing DIY projects," says Becki Speakman, trend and design director for Michaels Stores.

One way to fashion the look is to use washed and softened painter's dropcloths for inexpensive curtains and slipcovers.

Create the upper-crust feel with bold jewel tones, including emerald and sapphire.

Lawlor recommends a palette of grounded grays and varnished ivory.

Creating flourishes of "Downton Abbey" style throughout a home can add interest and refinement. But give just a nod to the era don't try to replicate it.

"The idea is to incorporate some of the glamour of that time in our modern-day setting," Barnett says, "without creating a museum in our homes."

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Gilding, the art of applying ultrathin sheets of real gold to an object, is one of the easiest, least expensive ways to capture the lustre of those precious metals.

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