Ashburton Guardian Property Thursday, September 30, 2021

Property September 30, 2021

GUARDIAN

REAL ESTATE IN MID CANTERBURY

Braebrook Beauty 12 Magnolia Drive, Netherby

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Braebrook Beauty 12 Magnolia Drive, Ashburton Set on a 651sqm (approximately) section, sits this solid home in Braebrook.

Comprising four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with ensuite and generous walk-in robe, two living areas, main bathroom, separate toilet and a double garage this home is a versatile option no matter what stage of life you are in.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living area has outdoor access via two ranchsliders leading to the north facing patio areas and fully fenced

back yard.

There is a second living area which also opens out to the patio and can serve as a TV room, rumpus room for the little ones or just a separate space to wind down after a long week.

Surrounded by modern homes on a tree-lined street, the location is handy to nearby shops and schools.

This 227sqm (approximately) home has been well looked after and is a blank canvas to stamp your style inside and out.

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Deadline sale

(unless sold prior) 4pm, Fri 22 Oct, 2021

Sarah Smith

Phone 027 662 6209

Email sarah.smith@bayleys.co.nz

Viewing

Jen Sheppard

By appointment

Phone 027 516 6266

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Castle Hill 16-25 Luge Loop

Priced from $399,000

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Located just over an hours drive from Christchurch at Castle Hill, these new architecturally designed, exquisitely detailed one bedroom from $399,000 and two-bedroom apartments from $649,000 feature natural materials of wood, stone and granite, top-of-the range appliances and air-conditioning to ensure every days outdoor adventure ends with an evening cocooned in comfort. Each apartment enjoys uninterrupted views of snowcovered mountains complemented with private outdoor spaces. Ideal for a weekend escape the apartments are sufficiently spacious and well-appointed for you to enjoy longer stays within this small boutique development. For further information call 0800 147 147

For Sale offers invited over $399,000 View by appointment Matthew Heazlewood 027 237 7178 matthew.heazlewood@bayleys.co.nz Emma King 021 242 9911 Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279

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NEW LISTING

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Duvauchelle 11 Bayview Crescent Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 21 Oct 2021 3 Deans Avenue, Chch Phone for viewing times Evan Marshall 027 221 0910 evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz Peter Foley 021 754 737 peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Picture perfect views Let your imagination run away with the possibilities for this superbly situated section featuring spectacular coastal views. The land is approximately 1.5 hectares (subject to survey) with an incredible outlook over the inner harbour and Onawe Peninsula. Historic Duvauchelle village offers community, recreation, and picturesque surroundings all within a short distance of town conveniences. In under 10 minutes you can be in Akaroa enjoying anything from fish and chips to fine dining. The location is perfectly placed for access to the great beaches in the outer bays so you can take your pick of venues for the day, boaties will enjoy easy access to excellent launching facilities at Duvauchelle.

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Timaru Surrounds 227 Foley Road Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Tue 12 Oct 2021 Unit 7/50 Theodosia Street, Timaru View by appointment Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz Mark Parry 027 433 0350 mark.parry@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Irrigated deer farm A 25ha (more or less) irrigated property with excellent all round appeal, located only a short drive from Timaru or Temuka.

Having been used for deer breeding, finishing, and velveting, as well as some cattle finishing in the past, this property offers multiple options.

The property is part of the Opuha Water Ltd irrigation scheme and will be sold with 25 shares, with irrigation on farm via K-line pods. Reliable water coupled with well-maintained fertile soils, give the ability to grow a multitude of crops or pastures.

Any number of potential building sites on the property provide a range of exceptional mountain views.

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Ashburton 12 Magnolia Drive 4

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Fri 22 Oct 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Sarah Smith 027 662 6209 sarah.smith@bayleys.co.nz Jen Sheppard 027 516 6266 jen.sheppard@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Braebrook beauty Set on a 651sqm (approximately) section, sits this solid home in Braebrook. Comprising four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with ensuite and generous walk in robe, two living areas, main bathroom, separate toilet and a double garage. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area has outdoor access via two ranch sliders leading to the North facing patio areas and fully fenced back yard. Surrounded by modern homes on a tree lined street, the location is handy to nearby shops and schools. This 227sqm (approximately) home has been well looked after and is a blank canvas to stamp your style inside and out.

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Ashburton 330 Havelock Street 2

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Townhouse with style This sunny stylish two storey townhouse is seldom found in such a convenient location, a short walking distance to all amenities.

Located on the ground floor is an open plan dining/living area which can be enjoyed with great indoor and outdoor flow through bi-folding doors.

A separate kitchen with good storage and bench space offers a serving bar through into the dining area.

Second level includes two very spacious bedrooms with excellent wardrobe storage. Large bathroom with walk in shower, bath, and toilet.

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Elgin 179 Smithfield Road 2

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Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 15 Oct 2021 View Sat 10.30-11.15am or by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Cosy country living Offering an affordable first step into lifestyle living, this solid starter home with plenty of charm could be just what you need to make the move. Surrounded by established trees and well-maintained gardens, the two-bedroom brick home promises warm and comfortable living. The attractive neutral décor and updated kitchen mean this home is ready to walk in and enjoy – and there is still opportunity to enhance and upgrade to add value. A double garage provides excellent storage or workshop space and the 4,444sqm section offers options such as keeping animals or planting fruit trees. If you’re hankering for a slower pace in the countryside, don’t miss this lifestyle opportunity.

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Methven 9 Camrose Avenue

Methven 11 Camrose Avenue

Ready to go

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Built in 2017, this quality home is positioned in Camrose Estate. Set on a 693sqm section with Mt Hutt views, this lovely 237sqm home provides four good sized bedrooms, with the master featuring a walk-in-robe and ensuite.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 13 Oct 2021 View Sat 1.30-2pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Bare land beauty 11 Camrose Avenue sits in the heart of the prestigious 31-hectare Camrose Estate subdivision development. This 693sqm section has Mt Hutt views and was part of the stage one development, houses around you have been established.

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Methven 28 and 30 Blackford Street

Methven 6 Patton Street

The best kept secret in town

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Perfectly positioned and set on a generous 1,656sqm double section, this 1920s country style three bedroom bungalow is superbly sheltered and private. The large established grounds also has a fully self contained sleepout.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 14 Oct 2021 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Great first home, project or investment Positioned for privacy in a convenient location in the heart of the Mt Hutt Village, this value-packed property promises an easy care lifestyle and will have certain appeal with a broad array of buyers.

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 13 Oct 2021 View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 13 Oct 2021 View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Methven The Lodge, 1 Methven Chertsey Road

Methven Lot 206, 111 Barkers Road

Hotel, restaurant and bar

Why wait? Start your build today!

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Your 607sqm (more or less) section in Camrose Estate has been strategically planned to encourage easy family living and recreation, surrounded by the beautiful natural landscape of Methven and the mountains.

For Sale offers invited over $765,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Accommodation in 19 studio rooms Freehold going concern Conference room 2,020sqm land area

A prime opportunity in our year round destination

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 21 Oct 2021 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Kate Mullins 027 248 8456 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Windwhistle 2/46 Zig Zag Road

Barrhill 6 Oak Avenue

Welcome to paradise

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Here is your chance to own this slice of paradise with a million-dollar upper floor view. This retro style top floor one bedroom alpine chalet is part of Mt Hutt Lodge complex, overlooking the magnificent view of Rakaia Gorge. Open plan kitchen and living.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Renovators dream

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If you are looking to buy land and build your new home, here is an opportunity not to be missed.

Located on a generous 4,806sqm rural section, this 150sqm home has begun renovations and is awaiting completion.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Fri 15 Oct 2021 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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326 East Street 03 307 4222

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91 Grove Street Tinwald

142 Dunford Street Rakaia

Enquiries over $385,000

Enquiries over $600,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

113 Barkers Road, Methven

• Three bedrooms plus a fourth bedroom or office.

• Open plan living area • Butler’s pantry • Main bathroom and ensuite in master

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 3

• Three bedrooms • Double glazing and fully insulated • Single garage • Open plan living

144 Railway Terrace Rakaia

Price $485,000

Enquiries over $688,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Enquiries over $365,000

11 Orchard Grove Netherby

82 William Street Ashburton

• Open plan kitchen, dining & living • Good sized double garage • Easycare well landscaped section • The home is insulated and double glazed

• Two living areas • Open plan kitchen, dining and walk-in pantry • Four bedrooms, main with ensuite and walk in robe.

• Double garage with internal access

Enquiries over $645,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

298 Moore Street Ashburton

• Spacious open plan living • Three double bedrooms • Separate rumpus room • Internally accessed double garage

• 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large open plan living, dining and kitchen areas • Covered outdoor entertaining area • Separate laundry

• Open plan living/dining/kitchen • Updated bathroom with wetfloor shower • Three generous bedrooms • Storage room

• On the west side of Rakaia • 2024sqm over two separate titles • Residential zoned • Kitchen, bar, men’s and women’s toilets and plenty of parking.

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

56 Wills Street Ashburton

• Blue chip location • Three living areas • Four double bedrooms • Two bathrooms and guest toilet

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 2

• Open plan living • Fully insulated and double glazed • Three bedrooms • Tiled showers, vanities in both bathrooms

Price $1,100,000 Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Enquiries over $485,000 Mark Williams

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03 307 9176 Netherby 8 Braebrook Drive

Tinwald 84 George Street

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Very few- brand new

Opportunity knocks!

Your new address?

Entertainers delight

Brand new build in the suburb of Braebrook. Unique position beside a meandering creek and great outlook over to a play area and pond. The inviting entry leads you through to the main living areas. Open kitchen with walk in scullery, adjacent to the dining and family room. This living space has exterior access to two sides with one to the enclosed deck area.

Spacious three bedroom home with open plan living area opening out onto covered deck. Excellent heating with logburner and near new heat pump. 1012sqm section allowing you to explore the possibilities of subdividing. Double garage (approx. 7x6m) along with other good outbuildings. A tidy, easy care home with loads of potential.

Sunny three bedroom home on a well fenced 663sqm easy care section which is kept cosy and warm in winter with a large heat pump and HRV system. The open plan living area effortlessly opens onto the fantastic north west facing deck for superb entertaining. An updated spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space and adjoining large dining area.

The features abound here, attractive entranceway, open plan dining living area and quality kitchen with induction hob and with a working scullery including a second oven and sink. The dining/living area leads out one way to a deck area and to the private easy-care garden and in the other direction to a covered outdoor entertainment space complete with TV space and speakers.

For Sale $740,000 View Sat 2 Oct 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU94491

For Sale Buyers $395,000+ View Sat 2 Oct 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU95487

For Sale Buyers $428,000+ View Sat 2 Oct 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU95590

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Tue 5 Oct 2021 View Sat 2 Oct 11.15 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU94935

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Ashburton 59 William Street

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Allenton 16 Charles Street

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Staveley 3297 Ashburton Staveley Road

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Coldstream Crows Road

New Listing

New Listing

Super handy

Easy living in Allenton

A lifestyle treasure - Staveley

Dairy/Support- Bareland

Wow. So handy to town centre and easy off street access are just a couple of the features you will love. Separate formal dining or second living area, internal access to roomy garage, good outdoor area and a well fenced section. You will enjoy living here.

Open plan dining living area with modernised kitchen, three double bedrooms and near new floor carpet and vinyl throughout. Shower over the bath and separate toilet and laundry and you will be kept cosy and warm with two heatpumps to the heat the home. Low maintenance Summerhill stone and on a smaller easy care site this Allenton home is ideal for an investor or first home buyer.

"Springlee" is a lifestyle treasure located within the Mid Canterbury foothills district of Staveley. Set amongst surrounding farms in a vibrant rural community offering a peaceful way of life that is hard to find.

Picture yourself waking up to mountain views that will make you pinch yourself everyday or a short walk to the local cafe for a coffee or yarn!

49.5800 ha of bareland located approx. 30 minutes south of Ashburton and is minutes east of Hinds. Special features of this property is its quality soils and pastures. Presently running dairy cows for milking as part of larger dairy unit. This property has its own well and irrigation consent and it shares a pivot with the neighbouring farm that is also up for tender at the same time.

For Sale Buyers $270,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU96733

For Sale Buyers $385,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU96521

Deadline Sale closes 3.00pm Wed 27 Oct 2021 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL95621

Tender closes 4.00pm Fri 22 Oct 2021 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR88281

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Hinds Lot 2 David Street

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Mount Somers Ashburton Gorge Road New Listing

Hinds Mews

Mt Somers Fields We are privileged to offer for sale the final stage of 9 x 5,060-6,000sqm + lifestyle sections. Located in the idyllic Mt Somers village, set in the Mid Canterbury foothills with excellent rural and mountain views. The rear sections offer spacious, private lifestyle living with driveways, town water, electricity and fibre to the net area.

For Sale $475,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU97089

Auction 11.00am Sat 9 Oct 2021 View Sun 3 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AL94319

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Mayfield 289 Anama Settlement Road

Open to View

Exciting new release of four home and land packages situated in the great rural community of Hinds. Enjoy the good life with spacious, fully serviced 1000sqm sections that provide room for the family to play safely, build a shed or landscape to your own taste. Titles and expected build times are set for mid 2022 so please enquire today to lock in a unique opportunity.

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Silverstream Farm Limited- Mid Canterbury

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214.5 ha located in the favoured foothills location of Anama, approx. 30 minutes west of Ashburton, sits this quality mixed farm that has been in the same family for the past 74 years and it is with some reluctance that the vendors have decided to sell.

• Quality homestead, Large range of farm improvements • Excellent arable soils, excellent fencing and shelter • Good access • Foothills location.

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Tender closes Friday 29th October, 2021 at 3.00pm, (unless sold prior), Property Brokers office, 217 West Street, Ashburton 7700 View Thu 30 Sep 1.00 - 2.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AR88070

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Coldstream 368 Crows Road

Murray Young 027 434 0942

New Listing

Quality dairy unit- 185ha (approx) This quality dairy unit is located in the Coldstream district of Mid Canterbury approx. 30 minutes south of Ashburton, 15 minutes east of Hinds and approx. 30 minutes to Geraldine. This unit is totally flat contour with strong fertile soils and has pivot, rotorainer and sprinkler long line irrigation. The irrigation water is spilt between the favoured MHV, ground water and also from drains. In the past seasons the property has been run as a larger unit milking between 789 cows for 372230 kgs/ms to the 2020/21 season 749 cows for 369828 kgs/ms from 183 hectares.

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Tender closes Friday 22nd October, 2021 at 3.00pm, (unless sold prior), Property Brokers Office, 217 West Street, Ashburton 7700 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR88165

Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

Mel Perriton 022 175 0780

Chris Murdoch 027 434 2545

Karen McRae 027 436 4146

Greg Jopson 027 447 4382

Leah Harrison 027 737 2489

Paul Cunneen 027 432 3382

Hamish Niles 027 435 6265

Gemma Guild 021 901 882

Paddy Strange 027 491 5259

Robert Harnett 027 432 3562

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Exquisite Family Living

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60 Tarbottons Road, TINWALD Situated on an established and private 9052m2 lifestyle section this exquisite architecturally designed family home will give you the WOW you are looking for. Built with modern character features and grandeur this home is really something special. Enter the home through the beautifully designed entrance way with featured wall paper and dual staircase. The ground floor has been designed with family living in mind with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry and two garages with internal access and topped off with a games room including bar, gym room and indoor gas heated lap pool and sauna room. This area provides for expansive rural views, access to the relaxing outdoor

entertaining area and all day sun.

First floor provides for relaxed family living with high ceilings, featured wall paper and bi-folding doors to sunny covered balcony. The kitchen is exquisitely designed with high quality appliances, beautiful stone bench top and includes walk in pantry and island bench. Living areas boast spacious family room, formal dining room with bulk head ceilings and separate cosy media room. First floor is finished off with a beautifully designed master bedroom with access to the verandah.

Designed for family living all year round, here is the WOW you will want to live in and enjoy for years to come.

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By Negotiation

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Prepare to be Impressed 18 Hollands Road, TINWALD

You will be enchanted by this gorgeous property with spectacular views of the Southern Alps!

Perfectly positioned this spacious family home offers four double bedrooms including a master with walk in wardrobe and en suite. Recently renovated kitchen complete with ceramic hob and steam assisted oven. Extra cosiness is assured with under tile heating in the kitchen, a gas fire in the lounge plus four heat pumps and double glazed aluminium joinery throughout the home.

With ample storage throughout, a separate laundry and large hobby/workspace the whole family will be well catered for. This property

is fully fenced keeping the pets and kids safe and secure. If a fantastic home situated amongst an established parklike setting appeals to you then do not delay in viewing this beautiful property. It is certain to exceed your expectations!

Susie McLeod Phone 021 668 783

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Offers over $925,000

Web ID AUT2937053

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Clark McLeod

Phone 027 432 2194

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Ideal Location

Looking for New Owners 97 Elizabeth Avenue, RAKAIA

This great wee easy-care cottage is back on the market again.

Three double bedrooms, separate lounge, kitchen and dining room with double doors opening out to a small covered patio area (yet to be completed).

Separate toilet, combined bathroom and laundry area.

Single garage and an easy care section (garage to be relocated on the left side of the property and completed and will be signed off by council).

New Colorsteel long-run iron roof, new carpet

throughout and a new heat pump.

The old wiring has been replaced, extra shelves put in the kitchen and new laundry tub in the bathroom.

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Offers over $305,000 Web ID RU2921936 Viewing: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

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This property is walking distance to local shops, schools and the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. If you're thinking of downsizing and wanting to live closer to the town centre, this two bedroom unit is ideal for you.

Open plan modern kitchen and living room, two sunny bedrooms, internal single car garage.

This property has had new carpets recently and had some rooms freshly painted.

Separate toilet and laundry. The bathroom has a shower over bath with vanity. Ample off-street

parking suitable for campervan and extra vehicles.

A private secure property, partly fenced and room for you to design the perfect gardens.

This home is waiting for new owners. Don't delay!

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Offers over $340,000 Web ID AUE3002135 Viewing: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

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Superb Family Home 11 Graham Street, TINWALD

Don't hesitate, this will be popular.

This property has had a make-over so you can just move in and enjoy this stunning home.

Private from the road with a sunny backyard for entertaining.

Easy care gardens and a vegetable patch makes this property ideal.

Three good size bedrooms, open plan sunny kitchen and dining room.

The lounge is open plan and has a sliding door onto a patio barbecue area.

This property is positioned beautifully for the sun.

Separate laundry, new bathroom.

Walking distance to schools and local shopping centre.

This is a must view!

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By Negotiation Web ID AUT2989421 Viewing: Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Looking For A Sunny Unit?

Nest or Invest

1/46 Peter Street, ASHBURTON

12 Bullock Street, ASHBURTON

Lovely, very tidy front unit of four. Freshly painted kitchen, open plan dining, good size living area with sliding doors into the conservatory. Two good size bedrooms both with built in wardrobes.

Bathroom with vanity, toilet and wet shower.

Ceiling insulation upgraded approx. five years ago, underfloor insulation added then too. Two private outdoor areas and not far into town.

Offers over: $320,000

41B Peter Street, ASHBURTON

Web ID AUE2932594

Located in the desirable suburb of Allenton, this very tidy red brick home will appeal to both first home buyers and the astute investor.

Two double bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, open plan living area heated with a heat pump.

The conservatory is off the kitchen area which allows another living area for entertaining.

Second bathroom has an open wet floor shower.

Situated on a low maintenance, easy care section.

Offers over: $320,000

Web ID AUW2857398

Home for the Future

First Home or Investment?

17 Wayne Place, METHVEN

102 Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

Fabulous family home, four bedrooms, separate office and rumpus room. Two living areas and a lovely covered barbecue area. Kitchen with small scullery and twin ovens, living room with three heating options. Double doors from dining area to separate formal lounge room. Four bedrooms downstairs, the fabulous rumpus room upstairs could be ideal for a fifth bedroom. Large laundry, double garage plus spacious 2532m2 section.

By Negotiation Web ID MU2896161 Viewing Saturday, 2.30pm - 3pm

Price: $375,000

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Enjoy the benefit of all town services in a convenient lifestyle setting with superb mountain views. Generous sized lifestyle sections from 4682m2 provides plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous builds. Each site benefits from a low pressure sewer connection to the town system without the need for a costly septic tank. All other services of fibre, power and water provided to boundary.

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This light, bright unit will meet all your needs with two bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes, separate laundry and internal access single garage. A very sunny living space with heat pump, aluminium joinery throughout, updated kitchen and bathroom. With spacious gardens and room for play this home is a real winner!

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This wee cutie is needing new owners. Built with style in the 1980s, this property has two double bedrooms, master is lovely and sunny and has good built-in storage. The kitchen is open plan with the laundry tucked away behind double concertina doors. There is a good size pantry and plenty of bench space. A good size living room with sliding door out to a small patio area and private secure gardens. There is a single lock up garage with small bench and two garden sheds.

Sheltered 2.0234ha lifestyle block situated very close to town. The home has four-five double bedrooms plus rumpus room. Open plan living with character features throughout, designed to capture the sun. A range of sheds including large fully enclosed shed with three phase power, garage with lean-to, three bay shed with extended front bay & extra height stud, four bay shed with one enclosed bay plus one lockup garage with workshop and mezzanine floor.

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Give the patio a lift With the sun emerging after a long dark winter, so too do we want to spend more time outside, lounging luxuriously in a pretty space.

Often our patio becomes our central outdoor dining area and there are many possibilities when it comes to creating magic.

Here are some great ideas to get you started!

Choose a gathering place Always start your patio design by choosing a space in the backyard with plenty of space for family and friends to sit and gather. This can be centred around anything from a fire pit, a shady tree, fountain or sculpture, a favourite piece of artwork; whatever your favourite part of your backyard, arrange seating to attract attention and make a welcoming hangout spot.

You will find all design flows from where you want to gather.

Be sure to check out the myriad of outdoor solar lights available as well as they can provide a cost effective way of lighting your area.

A fun game space Consider putting in a small sand pit to play croquet on or how about a paved outdoor chess board? Let your imagination roam and create an outdoor game that looks aesthetically pleasing as well as providing endless hours of fun for your guests!

Creative ice chest Every good patio has a novel ice chest.

Consider finding a funky object from the second hand shop – or how about an old row boat that can be filled with ice and bevvies?

There are a huge number of objects that could easily be turned into an ice chest eg. an old suitcase, a half barrel.

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It pays to budget for outdoor heating so that the cooler night air does not put you or your guests off entertaining outside. There is a huge range of heating appliances available now but be sure that what you pick is not overbearing in relation to the size of your patio area.

It should not fill the space but instead complement it.

Just as no-one wants to sit outside when it’s cold, no-one wants to bake under a hot sun too long either. Part of your budget should encompass having a shaded area where everyone can get out of the sun.

Deciding the shape of your area will dictate what type of shade you use. For a quick fix a large umbrella can often do the trick.

Lighting Be sure to use all available trees and shrubs to light your area. White Christmas lights hung as garlands along the trunk of a tree can give off a beautiful light.

Be careful not to have too many colours – simple is always more sophisticated.

Music Music can add an ambience to your evening and provide you with a restful calm environment. It also serves as a great backdrop to conversation and can set the mood.

These days there are many ornaments that house Bluetooth speakers that can look great in your garden settings.

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The man cave – it’s become a must-have Gone are the days of a dilapidated, rickety old shed out the back with a few pieces of broken garden equipment and some old car pieces cluttering up the space.

Men all over the country are seeking solitude away from the fancy and often feminine interior of the home to create a testosterone-fuelled man cave, where a bar is essential, the large screen television is king and a weights bench in the middle of the room isn’t frowned upon.

You’ve got to admit, it’s pretty hard to come by an extra room in your house dedicated to chilling. Chilling is an art that takes much practice and can only truly be mastered over time.

Therefore it gets lost pretty quick in hustle and bustle of family life.

The trickiest part about building a man cave is convincing the other half that it’s a good idea, however, as soon as a bunch of sporting memorabilia, a dart board and hunting trophies surface, the notion of creating a blokes-only area outside all of a sudden becomes more appealing. It’s like a modern-day gentleman’s club, minus the decorum, and the wife is happy because she knows where you are and who you’re with. Sounds like an investment into the relationship and what partner wouldn’t appreciate that?

Now that you’ve got the all important nod to get cracking on creating your haven away from the house, it’s time to get planning. Will your current garage be sufficient for all the entertaining possibilities you would like to explore, or should you consider a brand new build to cater

for some added luxuries, like a pizza oven, massive barbecue and possibly a large spa pool?

Don’t forget the space for your television to get in some uninterrupted rugby viewing time, a weights bench to blast out a few reps to relieve some stress after a hard day at work, and a pool table to keep the lads entertained when there’s nothing decent on telly, reminiscent of the cigar smoking Sinatra-style times, sipping single malt scotch between shots. And the ultimate in man-cave supremacy, your own bar, where a cold beer is always at arm’s length.

Take some time to walk through the space and visualise what you want your man-cave to look like. Be realistic in your assessment of the space and function.

Pick a centralised theme of your personal space, be it sports, hunting, music etc, and plan your furniture around making the most of the primary function.

This should give you a good indication of if you can renovate your existing space, or if it will suit your needs to build from brand new.

Consider plumbing and electrical costs and consult with a professional before tackling any of these areas yourself. Ask your mates to give you a hand, you never know, they might just have some bright ideas that you hadn’t thought of on how to maximise the space and if they have building experience, then even better.

Once you find yourself immersed in your own backyard ‘ode to being a bloke’, you’ll wonder how you ever lived before it.

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Lawn porn – it’s a bloke thing Lawn lovers rejoice – there’s a green revolution gaining traction across the country.

The humble lawn has become so much more than the backyard of the family home, as increasing numbers take up the challenge. The subject of lawnporn has generated several Facebook pages, encompassing several countries.

Exponents, predominately men, spend a lot of time on social media channels discussing a wide range of topics relating to their quest to attain that perfectly manicured lawn; the envy of all who view it.

The original Lawnporn Facebook page kicked off just over three years ago, after discussion between a handful of mates over a few beers, and has continued to gain traction to the point it now boasts more than 6500 members.

Fertiliser – organic versus conventional, weed control and the dreaded problem of cat pee are all up for interTasman debate, as it seems

men across the ditch are equally devoted to their lawns, although the grass is by no means greener.

Aside from cat pee, trampolines are apparently a big dilemma for lawnporners and the page offers a number of remedies.

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There’s an obvious bond between this band of brothers, who literally love to watch grass grow.

Lawns also dominate backyard barbecue conversations for turf

aficionados, where grass types, mowing and watering techniques and the merits of various garden suppliers come under scrutiny.

Terms such as hollowing, coring and deep scarification trip off the tongue.

No effort is too great for those smitten by lawnporn.

Evenings and weekends are devoted to achieving those flawless seas of green. Hours can be whittled away and wallets emptied in hardware stores and garden centres.

Public holidays are now dedicated to achieving flawlessly trimmed edges, scalping the thatch, aerating and rooting out any weeds lurking in the turf.

While lawnporn is attracting younger blokes in droves, there are those with years of experience, who laid the spadework for the movement.

According to Rex Tarbotton, who along with wife Pat, was this year’s winner of the Ashburton Horticultural Society’s best lawn competition, the secret is lots

of TLC. It’s the second time the Tarbottons have taken the award.

As a retired farmer, growing grass is second nature, however both he and Pat work on the prize-winning Allenton lawn.

The lawn was sowed about eight years ago using fescue Brittany - a brown top variety of seed.

“You’ve got to start with a good base and a clean seedbed and plant the right type of grass for the conditions,” Rex said.

“Water, top dressing, mowing and de-weeding are the secret to maintaining the lawn. A lot of people are scared of fertiliser.”

Not so the Tarbottons.

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Taking your pool out of winter mode Test your pool water

If that mild winter was anything to go by, we’ll be thinking about swimming soon.

A backyard pool is one proven way to have lots of visitors over summer and watersports are not usually compatible with digital screens, so it’s a great way to make sure your kids are off their devices.

The weather experts are predicting temperatures to be a bit above average for the next three months so get ready to take your pool out of winter mode.

Here’s a handy checklist of things to do:

There are several different kinds of pool test kits you can use to test the level of chemicals in your pool.

Always test your pool chemical levels after backwashing the filter.

Follow the instructions on the kits to conduct the tests and add the recommended amount of acid or chlorine.

A good idea is to get your water professionally tested. Take a water sample to a swimming pool store, where they’ll likely be able to test it while you wait and recommend any product that could help.

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The amount of chemicals you need to add to your pool will depend on how clean it is and how regular you have been with maintenance. If the pool isn’t very clear, it might need a dose of chlorine. After that, it might also need algaecide and stabiliser.

Clean the pool After adding the chemicals, use your scoop to remove all the leaves you can. Use a brush to scrub the sides and the bottom of the pool.

Regular brushing prevents algae, removes dirt and keeps the pool surface smooth. Have the pump running when you brush, so that the debris will be pulled

into the filter, and removed from the water. As a final step, vacuum the pool to remove any remaining leaves and debris.

Check the pool pump Your pool pump, sand filter and salt water chlorinator need to be working well, so the rest of your

pool can run properly. Check the pump is in good working order and water is flowing through the filter.

Check the pressure on the sand filter. If it’s high and the water flow coming out of the pool jets is low, it might need backwashing. If the salt chlorinator is covered in whitescale, clean it in a hydrochloric acid

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Empty skimmer box Your skimmer box is designed to collect floating debris as well as connect to your pool hose.

Make sure you empty it out regularly so the water flows freely through to the filter.

Standard pool test kits won’t tell you how much salt is in your pool. After winter and heavy rain, you want to make sure it’s at the right level before you go swimming.

Use the salt test strip kit to check your salt levels. Follow the instructions on the kit and if needed, add as many bags of salt recommended for your size of pool.

Be patient The whole process of getting your pool ready for summer can take a couple of weeks.

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Planning key to buliding a fence Almost anyone can build a wood fence with good planning, some basic carpentry skills and the right tools for the job.

The most difficult part may be trying to decide on the style of fence (there are many different types), the type of building materials and possibly some hard work.

Wood and nails Most fences are made of pressure treated wood and use only rust-resistant hardware such as hot-dipped galvanised, galvanised bolts, screws, hinges and catches. Your fence will last longer.

Accuracy of design First you need to plot your fence line.

Unless you are marking joint boundary lines with your neighbour so as to share the cost, build the fence 3-5cm on your side of the line. This will eliminate possible boundary disputes with neighbours in the future.

a fence line by “ Plot marking each corner

post with a solidly driven stake. Run a tightly drawn string line between the stakes, using the line and a level to locate sites for all posts.

The best way to mark the line is with the survey you may have obtained when you bought your house.

The accuracy of your fence line will determine the straightness of your fence so mark it carefully. Plot a fence line by marking each corner post with a solidly driven stake. Run a tightly drawn string line between the stakes, using the line and a level to locate sites for all posts. Mark each post spot with a temporary stake.

Digging the holes The next step is digging the post holes.

If the posts are not set firmly or deep enough into the ground this may result in your newly built fence tilting, collapsing

or heaving in cold weather. The posts must go well below the frost line to stay in place for years to come.

Placing the posts Posts can be set in earth and gravel, but concrete provides the strongest installation. Check out the various concrete options as some are easier than others.

Many people today use a mix that is just right for posts. All you do is pour the mix in the hole, add water and stir. Be sure to plan and time your work carefully, because if concrete seeps under the post it can retain moisture and speed decay.

Begin with the corner posts – you’ll need them to plumb and align remaining posts. Plan one and a half bags of concrete mix for a 10cm post set 90cm deep, one bag for 60cm deep posts. Place a large, relatively flat stone in the bottom of the hole, then fill it with gravel (about 15cm), or until it is level with the top of the stone.

Continue to plumb and align the post while adding concrete (5-7cm at a time), tamping it in. It is a good idea to add another 3-5cm of concrete above ground, sloping it away from the posts for water runoff.

Be sure to double check and triple check your posts for plumb and alignment. You’ll have about 20 minutes to move your posts after pouring. And wait at least two days before installing the rails and siding so the concrete is cured.

Align each fence post so they are exactly vertical and in a straight line. The most common aligning method is the end post or corner post method, though it may be impractical for fences longer than 30 metres. Begin with your two corner posts.

Position posts with their faces in flat alignment and plumb them with a level.

Next, nail a 5cm-long 1cm by 2cm spacer block to each post – about 30cm above the ground. Stretch and tie a mason’s line between the posts, making sure the blocks are between the line and the posts.

Then tie a second mason’s line at the top of the posts.

With lines intact, set and align each post so their faces are exactly the thickness of a 1cm by 2cm away from the lines.

Before and after filling each post hole with concrete, check each post for plumb and alignment, using a level on two adjacent faces.

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Living wall gardens Growing an organic living wall garden is weed-free, and easy to accomplish.

A pretty wall garden can provide masses of organic flowers, food, and herbs for apartment dwellers and homeowners anywhere in the world.

Living wall gardening has the fantastic benefit of being low maintenance and easy to access for harvesting and allow a gardener to plant edibles in a small floor space area by growing vertically.

While well suited for urban gardeners with limited space, this technique is also amazingly accessible for small patio owners or home dwellers with tall fences surrounding their properties.

Build an organic living wall garden on fences, walls and gates.

Gates, in particular, offer a unique growing area. Growing herbs, vegetables, and pollinator attracters are great living wall ideas for sunny areas, but it is also possible to grow vegetative plants of all types in the part-shade which is definitely a common condition for side gated areas on many homes.

Finding the right living wall system and plants to fit your unique planting requirements will help you succeed at growing – you can make your own living wall or purchase a unit that will work for your garden.

Leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard, lettuces, kale, arugula, beets, and vines do remarkably well on organic living walls even if planted in shade to part shade. Herbs work great as well.

A living wall garden can contribute heavily to a family’s culinary needs and have the added benefit of being chemical-free and weed-free.

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Unlike brick and concrete walls, green surfaces don’t store up the sun’s energy in the daytime and release it as night-time in the same way ■■ Offering great aesthetic benefits ■■ Providing habitats for insects ■■ Contributing to improvement of urban air quality ■■ Contributing to reduced noise pollution

Types of green walls At their most simple, green walls can just

be a planting of wall shrubs and climbers (direct greening). Claddings made from plants such as pyracantha or ceanothus can provide many of the benefits offered by more complex systems.

At the other extreme are engineered, planting systems (indirect greening and living wall systems). These often consist of modules fixed against a wall that contain soil or media for the plants to grow in. These often require irrigation systems and may need professional installation and maintenance.

To be more precise, the types of green wall have been categorised as: Direct greening is a system where a self-attaching climber utilises the substrate of the façade for support and, sometimes, nutrition.

Indirect greening includes some form of engineered solution, from trellises to wires for the climbers to use; thus providing a gap of insulating air between the building and the plant.

Living wall systems (LWS), finally, are constructed with planter boxes or felt; these do not require the plants to be climbing, they often need to be irrigated and plants for intensive green roofs are frequently suitable for these systems.

Choosing and constructing Decide how you wish to plant your green wall. There are various systems available, according to the size of your wall and budget.

Low cost and simple to install Direct greening: the simplest way of greening walls by planting climbers, wall shrubs or fruit trained as espaliers or fans Medium cost and DIY skills required

Indirect greening: This is within the skills of most competent DIYers and requires the surface to be first clad with wires or trellis.

Climbing plants are then grown against it Living wall systems: For smaller budgets, there are simple grow-bag-type products for walls or you can plant up one or more small panels that can be added to, depending on space and budget. These are available from garden centres. Introduce the plants at as small size as possible, ideally as plugs.

Establishment is likely to be more successful at this stage of development Higher cost, professional installations Indirect greening: Large scale installations of wire, trellis or supports, such as covering the side of a house. It is the scale that makes this more expensive and needs professional installation.

Living wall systems: can use plants grown in cells containing compost or other growing media, which are connected to drip irrigation. Harvested rainwater can be used with some systems. These are installed by specialist companies. Green walls can be installed indoors with additional artificial lighting

Choosing plants If the wall you are about to add plants to receives less than half a day of sun in mid-summer, choose plants for shade To simplify planting and watering needs, try to choose plants that have similar light and moisture requirements to the conditions on offer

When to plant green walls Spring is the best time to plant because plants are coming into active growth and will establish quickly.

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Regulating temperature Heating your home is one of the most important aspects when building or renovating.

Heat pumps are designed for ease of use and instant heat at the push of a button. By choosing a heat pump as your primary heat source you remove the yearly task of filling the wood shed, daily task of filling the wood basket and monthly task of replacing the gas cylinder.

Even if you have an alternate heat source heat pumps are great for those cooler September and April days where you cannot justify (or be bothered) lighting the fire, Saturday mornings when you get up and read the paper and weekday mornings whilst you have your breakfast before work.

They come in all shapes, sizes and colours and can even be hidden in your roof cavity by the way of a ducted system.

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Cooling One thing we tend to forget in New Zealand and especially Ashburton is the cooling aspect these units offer.

With modern houses being built for the sun and with more and more glazing going in, our houses are becoming hotter.

This means relaxing on the couch and sleeping at night is not as pleasant as it should be.

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September is Bee Aware Month, which is promoted by Apiculture New Zealand and encourages people to plant bee-friendly gardens.

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Not only will they help our bee populations thrive, the blooms will bring wonderful colours and smells to your own private mini-meadow.

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Ashburton 10.30am - 11.15am ����� 179 Smithfield Road 10.30am - 11am ������������ 12 Magnolia Drive Methven 10am - 10.30am ������������������6 Oak Avenue 11am - 11.30am 28 and 30 Blackford Street 1pm - 1.30pm ������������������ 6 Patton Street 1.30pm - 2pm ��������������9 Camrose Avenue

10am - 10.30am ����������� 97 Elizabeth Street 11.30am - 12 noon ������������� 41B Peter Street 12.15pm - 12.45pm ������� 11 Graham Street 2.30pm - 3pm ��17 Wayne Place, Methven

1pm - 2.30pm � 289 Anama Settlement Road

SATURDAY

10am - 10.30am ����������� 8 Braebrook Drive 10.30am - 11am �������������84 George Street 10.30am - 11am ������������ 11 Russell Avenue 11.15am - 11.45am ������������162 Allens Road

SUNDAY Ashburton

1pm - 2pm �������������������� Mt Somers Fields Ashburton Gorge Road

SATURDAY

10am - 10.30am ����������142 Dunford Street 11am - 11.30am ���������������� 91 Grove Street

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