Guardian property october 24, 2014

Property October 24, 2014

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A home for all seasons 37 Wilkin Street In an ideal spot of Tinwald, this property could tick all the boxes.

Open Home: Sat, Oct 25, 10.45 - 11.15am

Situated for the sun, the interconnecting living areas are perfect for the modern family. Large well appointed kitchen flows seamlessly to the dining and on to the outdoors and manicured gardens.

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $389,000 on or before 3pm, Wednesday 29 October 2014

Three spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR, and storage galore. Attached double garage with ample off street parking.

SALE EXTENDED

Web ID: 518830 www.bayleys.co.nz

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Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696

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FURNISHINGS | FLOORING | BEDS | CURTAINS

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

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

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

EXPECT TO BE IMPRESSED

TOPS IN PRESENTATION

PREPARE TO BE AMAZED

SUNNY & SECLUDED

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

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$489,000 WEB ID AU38440 OFFERS OVER $242,000 WEB ID AU39177 OFFERS OVER $575,000 WEB ID AU39563 $495,000 WEB ID AU39796 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 33 Alford Forest Road 3/287 Cameron Street 136 Harrison Street 66 Tucker Street Impressive ten year old home of 270sqm A roomy two bedroom townhouse/unit Beautifully presented throughout this Sunny Westside home set in smaller well 3 2 4 4 offering three bedrooms plus office, with attached garage in a popular location. house is stylish, well thought out and landscaped garden. Larger modern kitchen double glazing, large kitchen, dining, Truly one of the nicest units of this style homely. with pantry and mod cons, open plan living, loads of storage, two bathrooms available. Easy access to garage is a bonus.

Built for all day sun featuring two living/dining and separate lounge. Master 2 1 2 2 and extra large internal access garaging. indoor/outdoor living spaces, this private bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. 3 VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 10.00 - 10.30am four bedroom home has open plan living other bedrooms, great storage and double VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 10.00 - 10.30am with entertainers kitchen, granite bench. garage.

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AUCTION RELAX AND ENJOY

CHARACTER AND CHARM

EXCEPTIONAL HOME

WEB ID AU39487 WESTSIDE 2 Oak Grove This delightful property has proved to be a wonderful home but time has come for my Vendors to upsize. A classic blend of character with updated features, offering you three bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining and a lounge with doors leading to a private and sunny deck area. The covered veranda will be well used throughout the summer. Nestled amongst an established garden, in sought after Oak Grove, this is a fantastic location.

VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 10.45 11.15am AUCTION (unless sold prior) 1.00pm, Sat 8th November, 2014 On site, 2 Oak Grove, Ashburton

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OFFERS OVER $295,000 WEB ID AU39410 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU39249 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 8 Willow Street 19 Churchill Avenue You will love the indoor outdoor flow this A well designed home incorporating 3 3 tidy 3 bedroom home has to offer. Low exceptionally large and sunny living room. maintenance, good sized section with a VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 11.15 - 11.45am host of outbuildings. Easy access to the 1 2 DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) back of the section. Enjoy the privacy.

Wednesday 29th October 2014 at 4.00pm VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 10.45 - 11.15am

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ONE OF A KIND

SUNNY, TIDY & APPEALING

GREAT FAMILY SETTING

OPEN HOME

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OFFERS OVER $228,000 WEB ID AU39723 $379,000 WEB ID AU38303 OFFERS OVER $319,000 WEB ID AU38713 OFFERS OVER $288,000 WEB ID AU39820 TINWALD WESTSIDE WESTSIDE TINWALD 14 Grahams Street 109 Middle Road 15 Pages Road 42 Agnes Street Walk in and you will start to appreciate Don't miss the opportunity to own this This lovely two bedroom townhouse sits Bring the family, settle in this really nice 3 3 3 2 3 what this home has to offer. 3 bedrooms beautiful three bedroom character home in very well to the sun and has a private bedroom home, or spend time in the extra roomy living areas and an abundance of a brilliant location. With a modern kitchen, pretty garden and outdoor area. The two large garage (with caravan bay) or enjoy 'feel good'. Carport and excellent Garden new eco friendly log burner in the living bedrooms are generous with great the expanse that a 1028sqm section has to 1 1 1 1 shed (power and water). room and heat pump in the lounge, this is wardrobe storage, a full bathroom and offer. Next to a park and close to primary a great family home. separate toilet plus separate laundry. school.

A must to view.

VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 11.30 - 12.00pm VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 11.30 - 12.00pm

LOVELY LOCATION

AWARD WINNING

OPEN HOME

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$635,000 WEB ID AU34905 $565,000 WEB ID AU32028 WESTSIDE ASHBURTON 22 Charlesworth Drive 34 Ludlow Drive Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea A great chance to live on the waters edge 4 3+ subdivision. Four bedrooms, master has of Lake Hood. An award winning four tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with bedroom home built in 2008, this home butlers pantry, and living areas that open features stunning lake views from the 2 2 onto patios, perfect for entertaining. kitchen/dining/living areas and master Double internal garage. bedroom. Separate formal lounge with log burner.

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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

WALK TO TOWN

EVERYTHING FOR A FAMILY

THIS COULD BE YOURS

COUNTRY LIVING

OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$295,000 WEB ID AU39815 $405,000 ONO WEB ID AU39745 $182,000 WEB ID AU39724 OFFERS OVER $270,000 WEB ID AU39767 ASHBURTON EASTSIDE EASTSIDE MAYFIELD 119 William Street 78 Aitken Street 56 Hakatere Drive 84 Mayfield Klondyke Road Conveniently located quaint two bedroom Fabulous five bedroom home on 1012sqm If you are looking for a relaxed This comfortable sunny three bedroom 2 5 2 3 flat with attached single garage and section available now for another family to environment and a warm and tidy home has an updated kitchen dining area, workshop all set in pretty private garden. enjoy. Bathroom, ensuite all updated, three property, then this is for you. Sea and river large spacious lounge with compliant log Enjoy the street views while preparing toilets, chefs kitchen, brand new carpet views await you at the rear of the property. burner all set in a lovely established 1 2 1 1 food. Lovely sunny conservatory and throughout. I could keep raving on!!

Room for all the toys with a spacious rhododendron garden and lawned area. lounge, updated wet floor shower double garage. Two bedrooms. Treat Great family sized section, large lawn, vege View By Appointment complete this home. yourself. garden.

1 4 2 2 VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 1.00 - 1.45pm

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CHECK IT OUT

GREAT SPACE FOR LEASE

PRESENTATION PERFECT

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TOPS IN LOCATION

NEW LISTING DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU39684 $104,000 + GST AND OPEX WEB ID AC39525 TINWALD EASTSIDE 6 Braam Lane 45 Robinson Street Two year old executive townhouse in a High stud building with approx. 180sqm of good, light 3 very convenient location. Sunny and light and bright office space and 1165sqm of storage able open plan living. to be split into two areas for sub letting etc.

View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Wednesday 12th November 2014 at 4.00pm

PLEASANT AND SUNNY

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Located in the popular Riverside Industrial subdivision giving excellent access to the centre of Ashburton.

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

NEG OVER $269,000 WEB ID AU39475 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU39434 ASHBURTON WESTSIDE 48 Wellington Sreet 2/8 Buchanan Place Perfect home starter, so tidy inside and Pleased to market this well presented 3 2 out, room to add your own touch as townhouse in one of Ashburton's top affordable. Three double bedrooms, two cul-de-sac's. Two double bedrooms, good living areas, 673sqm of well fenced section sized living areas, brand new kitchen with 1 1 with productive vegetable garden plenty of cupboard space. A great (potatoes in already!). Great Hampstead bathroom with wet floor shower. location.

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PRIVATE AND NEAR TOWN

RETAIL WITH PROMINANCE

OFFERS OVER $225,000 WEB ID AU39390 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU39255 $285,000 WEB ID AU39251 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AC39595 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 1/772 East Street 330 Havelock Street 328 Havelock Street 61 Harrison Street This sunny street facing two bedroom unit Unique townhouse with city design flair. A An attractive self contained unit within This is a prime tenancy situated in the Allenton Mall.

2 2 2 is partly renovated and situated in a sun filled kitchen/living area opening to easy walking distance to town centre.

This tenancy has good street profile plus frontage convenient location. Two spacious courtyards.

Sunny living with separate dining/kitchen. going into Allenton Mall. An excellent size retail bedrooms, north facing open plan living, Large storage cupboards are a feature of tenancy with off street car parking available.

View By Appointment 1 1 1 new bathroom, separate laundry and this unit.

Two spacious bedrooms, main View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) single garage with internal access are many bed receives all day sun.

Monday 27th October 2014 at 4.00pm features.

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SUNNY AND SPACIOUS

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

SUNNY & PRIVATE

OPEN HOME $282,000 WEB ID AU39091 OFFERS OVER $305,000 WEB ID AU38934 OFFERS OVER $295,000 WEB ID AU39362 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 106 Princes Street 2 Bathurst Street 17a Oxford Street Tidy sunfilled three bedroom home with Popular spot handy to Allenton Shops and Immaculately presented and freshly 3 3 3 very private section. Recently had some Primary School. Three bedrooms, two living redecorated three bedroom townhouse. As redecoration inside including a refresh of areas. Single garage with internal access. new inside and out. Very tidy, easy care the kitchen. Low maintenance exterior Don't miss this opportunity. section with lovely outdoor area. This 1 1 1 with split stone cladding. Single garage sunny home would suit young with drive through access to the section.

Offers over $305,000. professionals or retired couple. Be quick no open homes.

1 1 1 View By Appointment VIEW Saturday 25 Oct 10.30 - 11.00am View By Appointment

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

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RURAL HIDEAWAY - 8 HA

NEW LISTING WEB ID AL39571

ASHBURTON 47 Wilkinsons Road

DEADLINE SALE

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8 hectares of productive Chertsey silt loam soils only 15 minutes from Ashburton. Featuring a modern three bedroom homestead with open plan living and excellent indoor/outdoor entertainment area. Set up for horses with exercise arena and good loose boxes but also well fenced for stock farming. Sheep yards, five bay shed, workshop and storage with three phase power. Self contained one bedroom flat. Opportunity here for great living.

DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Friday 21st November 2014 at 4.00pm

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HIGH COUNTRY -3418 HA

NEGOTIATION IRRIGATED-LIFESTYLE 22 HA

DEADLINE SALE

WEB ID AR39633

WEB ID AR39543 ASHBURTON 514 Ashburton Staveley Road

Big Ben is a substantial freehold station that the current owners have developed to a high standard in recent years with significant capital expenditure especially in fertiliser, fencing, access and pasture. Management developments include the introduction of Lucerne to improve stock production and spraying/over sowing of the hill blocks which has increased carrying capacity and livestock performance. This property is well known for the quality and performance of its livestock and production which is well sought after at sales or via supply contracts.

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22.8 hectares freehold plus approx. 9 hectares crown land outside of the title but farmed. This unit has been faithfully farmed over the past years running approx.

120 beef heifers through to works weight in the following Spring. Approx. 220 bales of bailage made each year and fed out over the winter period. Soils, location and borderdyke irrigation make this a very attractive option. The property has an attractive modernised 4 bedroom home.

View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Tuesday 25th November 2014 at 4.00pm

RAKAIA 773 Coleridge Road

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2.3HA WINSLOW BARELAND

$220,000 INCL GST WEB ID AL39546 ASHBURTON 73 Winslow Road 2.3 hectares freehold bareland ideal for building or relocating a house. Private setting suitable for establishing your rural lifestyle. Close driving distance to Ashburton.

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COUNTRY FEEL

LOVELY HOME & INCOME

$899,000 INCL GST WEB ID AL39448 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU39220 TINWALD RAKAIA 82 Tarbottons Road 11 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road 1.0722 hectares (subdividable) located only Superbly renovated, this gracious home sits 4 6 minutes from the town centre and yet very in 4644sqm of established manicured private and rural. Very tidy 12 year old grounds. home made up of four double bedrooms View By Appointment 2 5 (or three plus large office) with large sunny DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) areas.

Thursday 27th November 2014 at 4.00pm View By Appointment

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Industry Comment

"Deadline Sale" protocols a specified time on a specified date - the Deadline. After the Deadline, the vendor generally has five working days to determine which offer is most attractive, and if necessary to negotiate price and/or terms with one, or more, of the offerers. During this period none of the offers can be withdrawn.

Mick Hydes & Debbie Boon

A Deadline Sale is in essence a simplified tender, with or without price guidance and without the formality and with more flexibility.

It is favoured over tender for these reasons with tender now being reasonably rare.

A property is promoted over a brief campaign inviting offers to be submitted by purchasers before

The offer is made on a preprepared standard Auckland District Law Society Sale and Purchase form to which any special requirements of the vendor have been added. A property LIM, copies of the titles and other material required for an interested party’s due diligence is obtained and available from the agents early in the marketing campaign.

The marketing time frame usually enables the purchaser to arrange their finance well prior to the deadline.

The objective is to enable purchasers to make their offer unconditional when presented, however the method of sale allows purchasers to add clauses to suit their circumstances, such as being conditional upon the sale of their property.

As with all offers for purchase there are two components for a vendor to consider – price and conditions (terms). A lower, unconditional offer may be more acceptable to a vendor than a higher offer with conditions, as an unconditional offer gives certainty.

Unlike a tender, where the offers are all presented at that specified time and date, an offer can be presented at any time prior to the Deadline.

It is therefore beneficial for an offeror to complete all due diligence before the Deadline and make an unconditional offer.

Unlike a tender where the offers must be submitted on the due date in a sealed envelope at a determined place, the flexibility of deadline sale allows an offer to be delivered or emailed to the agent by the deadline. The integrity of

the deadline sale method is based on confidentiality. The only parties that will know the contents of an offer are the sales personal involved in the process, the vendor and the vendor’s advisors.

Unlike a tender, where the offers are all presented at that specified time and date, an offer can be presented at any time prior to the deadline.

Thus if a purchaser elects to submit an offer prior to the Deadline, the Vendor is free to accept that offer if they so wish.

This situation is rare but can occur when an offer is made and the Vendor believes they will not achieve a better offer by completing the campaign.

If an early offer is made a salespersons best practice is to consult all other parties known to them who are engaged in due diligence on the property, making them aware an early offer has been received and allowing them the opportunity to also make an offer prior to the deadline.

Other parties are given a very short time frame (24 to 48 hours or as the vendor directs) in which

Mortgage rates

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to make their offer so it is prudent to complete due diligence early.

A vendor may

In summary 1. A “clean and simple” offer is always best. It is best to complete due diligence early 2. An offerer may make an early offer if they wish, but it needs to be strong

accept an offer immediately

3. The vendor may choose to accept one, or choose to

without consulting

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negotiate with one, more, or none of the offerers 4. The vendor does not have to accept any of the offers

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5. Always be frank with the agent – they can help you best when they are clear what it is you are trying to achieve.

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other parties.

During the week following the deadline an offeror may be contacted by the agent with suggestions from the Vendor to negotiate changes to price or terms to make their offer more acceptable to the vendor. Equally however, an offeror may not be contacted. It is the vendor’s choice and often a vendor may accept an offer immediately without consulting other parties.

It is therefore most prudent for offerors to make their very best offer at close date. It may be their only opportunity.

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Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008 COUNTRY LIVING – MT SOMERS - In the rural Mt Somers township. Mountain and foothill views. Three bedroom home with good heating. Log-burner in lounge area. Modern kitchen design and dining area combined. Quality bath and shower room. Easy care well kept gardens. Large double garage with workshop ready for those home and auto projects. $285,000 Open Home Saturday Oct 25 11.00am - 12 noon 74 Pattons Road, Mt Somers

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS DON’T DELAY - Time for action and it will be sold. Secure this appealing home located on one of the best streets in Methven. Price guide high $300,000 but have been instructed to present all offers.

This three bedroom home has been well cared for. It has a homely feel with a spacious kitchen dining lounge area that captures all day sun.

Large master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite.

Open Home Saturday Oct 25 1.30-2.00pm 10 Morgan Street

CUTE COTTAGE

CAPTIVATING ON CUSHMOR Large 3 bedroom home in one of the best locations in Methven it has a lot of features to make it something special. The home is positioned to maximise views and all day sun. The kitchen captures the morning sun and has a breakfast bar which is perfect place to start the day. Oversized double garage and private garden with exceptional views make this home the perfect choice.

Price guide high $400,000’s.

Viewing is by appointment only so call today to inspect.

This charming two bedroom cottage is in a great location with great street appeal.

Good size open plan kitchen dining living area with heat pump and wood burner.

Separate laundry and toilet.

2 large bedrooms. Good views. Recently repainted it is ready for you. Motivated vendor. Call today, don’t delay. $244,500 Open Home: Saturday, October 25 2.15-3.00pm 2 Jackson Street

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LI ST IN G NE W IRRIGATION, LOCATION AND QUALITY SOILS

Willowby

935 Boundary Road

Deadline Sale

Quality soils, excellent layout, superb location and the bonus of a very good irrigation consent makes this 121.0030 hectare freehold property a most appealing option. Located approximately 12 kilometres from Ashburton and approximately 10 kilometres from the recreational and residential development of Lake Hood, the property has been traditionally and meticulously farmed by the vendors who now wish to retire. The property is suitable for stock finishing, arable and/or grazing options. The layout of the farm, with its excellent subdivision and laneways, allows for ease of management of both arable or livestock operations. The property has had a recent policy of lambing approximately 500 mixed aged ewes (mated to terminal sire) with all the progeny fattened, plus "buying in" another approximately 900 lambs to fatten. This policy has been complemented by a mixture of autumn and spring sowings of milling wheat, feed wheat and barley on a rotational basis. Over the years the pasture renewal programme has been carried out to a high standard.

The offering of this farm with the combination of its excellent soils, good irrigation consent and "sought-after" location presents an exciting opportunity to discerning purchasers.

All offers on or before 4pm, Wed 3 Dec 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/518638

Jon McAuliffe

M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377 A/h 03 308 4605 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

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

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Looking to the future is how Nicky lives her life, and now with Bayleys, it’s all about realising her dream. She’s a local, born and bred on a farm in the area and has always had a great understanding of the property market.

After a short term overseas with her family, Nicky’s now at home in Ashburton.

Working alongside her husband for the past five years, building their business with Mainfreight, she has gained strong business expertise and a great knowledge of property in, out and around the Ashburton District.

Building, design and construction can be

hard work, however, building their fifth family home, Nicky appreciates processes, deadlines and team work. She boasts significant practical experience with banking and interior design.

Nicky is positive, honest and passionate, her wonderful enthusiastic attitude will achieve the right result for you. The integrity and professionalism Nicky possesses will build strong lasting relationships.

Nicky Butler is the real estate name that you can trust and rely on, so pick up the phone and give Nicky a call for a free no obligation real estate chat today.

“Real Estate is about people; moving forward, being honest and building strong lasting relationships”

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

Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008

107 McMurdo Street We have found your perfect project that will not require too much to complete. This two bedroom house has some double glazing and the outside has been painted. Inside requires some gib, painting and floor coverings. Check it out today!

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

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Tinwald

A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS

Deadline Sale

37 Wilkin Street

Mick Hydes

Situated for the sun the interconnecting living areas are perfect for the modern family. Large well appointed kitchen flows seamlessly to the dining and on to the outdoors and manicured gardens. Three spacious bedrooms master with ensuite and WIR and storage galore. Attached double garage with ample off street parking

The Vendor invites offers on or before 3pm, Tues 28 Oct 2014 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/518818 M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

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

Deadline Sale

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $389,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 29 Oct 2014 View Sat 11.30am-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518830

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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MAKE NO MISTAKES, IT’S SELL TIME!

Ashburton

HAVE YOU GOT A LIFESTYLE DREAM?

Willowby

36 Tuarangi Road

For Sale $1,250,000

719 Boundary Road

Deadline Sale

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Subdividing Opportunity Rural/Residential 4.1253 hectares Perfectly positioned on the town boundary

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

www.bayleys.co.nz/517321

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

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Bareland 11.9458 hectare freehold title with road frontage Very good heavy soils with stock water race Currently being used for grazing and standing grass sales Magnificent views of the mountains

All offers on or before 4pm, Wed 19 Nov 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/518838

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.

PERFECT CANVAS

Ashburton

382 Boundary Road

For Sale $370,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment

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Private rear freehold 8ha title with your own driveway Three bay shed Fenced into four paddocks, all in pasture with excellent soils Only minutes from town, schools and Lake Hood

www.bayleys.co.nz/518744

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.

PEACE AND SOLITUDE 742 Ferry Road This versatile 1.04 hectare property offers the opportunity for horses and more. The open plan kitchen, dining and living areas with two bedrooms and two bathrooms ensures the home is perfectly balanced between function and comfort. A further 1.04 hectares on the boundary is also available.

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

Peel Forest For Sale $399,000 View by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/518538

Mike Preston

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

LIFESTYLE, INCOME AND LOCATION

Staveley

289 Winterslow Road

Deadline Sale

Located on an elevated site this substantial well designed permanent material homestead features four bedrooms (all with en-suites) plus rumpus room. Hugh kitchen with Aga stove and large living areas open onto a patio offering spectacular mountain views. The property consists of 24.6880 hectares of flats and rolling hills with good soils, high rainfall and good shedding. Deer, sheep and cattle are options, along with the opportunity to operate a bed and breakfast business or enjoy homestay hospitality.

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 20 Nov 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/518709

Pete Hayward

M 027 433 3340 B 03 307 7377 A/h 03 302 1803 pete.hayward@bayleys.co.nz

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

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Gardening

Flower bed restored

BY GARETH WINTER

October is always an exciting time and, this year, those interested in flower gardening in Masterton have an extra reason to be excited.

The combined efforts of the staff at Queen Elizabeth Park, under the guidance of Doug Bailey, and the stalwart volunteers from the Friends of the Park have brought the vision of a restored herbaceous border to fruition.

photograph he took on Friday of the light blue Pacific Coast iris I had planted in the bed a few years ago and it looked fabulous, covered in flowers.

Today, it presented quite a different sight and I don’t know how I feel about it — someone has taken all the flowers and there are only a few buds left.

I suppose part of me thinks it is an honour they chose my flowers to take, but on the other hand it is annoying someone would steal public property like that.

To get back to the border, one of the other plants in flower is In years gone by, the main border the yellow Corydalis lutea. This is a perky little flower, with bluntly was the floral feature of the park, with a mix of small trees, flowering spurred golden yellow flowers, shrubs (many of them uncommon), blooms intermittently from late spring to early autumn. It has pale perennials, bulbs and annuals to green, slightly glaucous leaves and create flowering interest all year forms a compact, fern-like mound. round.

This is a very useful plant as it will For the past few years, the bed grow in many different situations — has been a sad and sorry sight, it is great for borders, for the rock lying fallow as decisions were made garden or the woodland garden. about restoring it to its glory.

It can cope with most wellThe Friends of the Park stepped drained soils in full sun to partial up and provided a lot of the shade but prefers not to dry out finance for the new planting, as too much. It will be well suited well as either growing some of the to growing in the slightly shaded varieties out of their own gardens, garden of the new main border. or arm-twisting other gardeners Among the plants in flower is a (myself included) to provide pots pretty pink Bergenia Cordifolia. of plants.

These are very hardy plants and It is all planted now and, although probably not as well known as they it will be a year or two before it deserve to be. In years gone by, reaches its glory, there are already most gardens would have had a a few plants providing some flower clump of these plants, somewhat interest. unkindly called “elephants I was keen to see how my plants ears”, due to their longevity and had survived being planted out and hardiness. The most common was pleased to see some Pacific colour is a slightly shouty pink Coast irises in flower in clumps. I but there are some beautiful had broken up a large clump of a varieties with much classier purpleflowered hybrid of my own flowers, including a delightful breeding, and was pleased to see apple blossom pink one in flower in that it seems to have shifted all Library Square at the moment. right and was already in flower.

These are tough plants and will As an aside, I wandered across to survive in almost any conditions, the iris garden around the fernery, including slightly moist and slightly planted with money donated by my shady as well. Their glossy green grandparents and named in their leaves and heads should entitle honour. them to more popularity than they currently enjoy.

A friend had sent me a

There are a few clumps of Heuchera and Tiarella, two closely related species that have become enormously popular during the past few years. The Heuchera are largely foliage plants, and very valuable for that purpose, but the Tiarella also flower very attractively, with spires of white flowers. I think the variety in the new planting is Iron Butterfly.

Whichever one it is, it certainly has well cut green-bronzed foliage with black fingers down the centre of each lobe — slightly Goth looking, but it also has reasonably large fragrant flowers popping up out of the foliage.

Tiarellas have usually been regarded as woodland plants but it seems they can cope with a bit more sun as they are now found in all sorts of conditions.

No woodland garden would be complete without some hostas, and there are two or three different varieties on display in this new garden — a blue foliage form is just coming out, while a golden variegated one has popped some crisp new leaves out too.

Pulmonaria Majeste. These plants earn their common name, and their Latin name actually, because of the supposed likeness of the foliage to the lungs. Despite that they are great garden perennials. This variety has clusters of light pink buds that open to deep-blue bells.

Once the flowering season is over this plants should be trimmed back in order to rejuvenate the foliage.

One plant in the garden is likely to scare some newbie gardeners — a large plant of Tradescantia, looking for all the world like that pernicious weed Wandering Willy on steroids.

Don’t fret — it is a brother, but this one is well behaved, and although it is vigorous, it will never outstay its welcome. As long as no one steals it, that is.

FLORAL FEATURE: Tiarella (left) can cope with sun while Corydalis (below) is a perky little plant that can grow in most situations and Tradescantia (bottom) is large but well behaved.

There are other coloured foliage plants in the garden, including some lovely blue grasses, a variegated grass or two, the bright little sedge, Carex Evergold, and the brightly coloured Polemonium Stairway to Heaven, with its white and green foliage and blue flowers later in the season.

One of my favourite plants from our garden is also featured — the decorative lung wort (doesn’t that sound a terrible name?)

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* 2 Bedrooms * Recent kitchen, bathroom, decking * HRV system & non compliant log fire * Insulated: interior/exterior walls & ceilings * Enclosed garage used as 2nd lounge. * Carport

For Sale Enquiries over $269,000 View Saturday 11:00am-11:30am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20595 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20595 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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This is a spacious 2/3 bedroom house with internal access garage (plus off-street parking) A generous outside area that traps the afternoon sun, with a deck off the bedroom to maximize your afternoon relaxing.

This is a very motivated vendor that will look at all offers, so come and make an offer on this fabulous property This is the ultimate in Hakatere living.

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Ashburton 54 Grigg Street

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Modern townhouse with 3 bedrooms Internal access double garage.

Lovely sunny living area Section that working people can enjoy and manage.

For Sale $190,000 View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20577 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20577 Carrie-ann Summers 021 165 3091 03 307 8317 carrie-ann.summers@raywhite.com

For Sale $340,000 View Sat: 11:00am - 11:45am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20610 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20610 Chrissy Milne 0272 906 606 03 307 8317 chrissy.milne@raywhite.com

* Stately 4 bed roomed - 2 lounge plus office home * Open plan kitch/din/liv with conservatory * Consented log fire on wetback * Double garage * Space galore, 1473m2 section * Tender closing 4pm Friday 17 October 2014

For Sale $479,000 View Sat: 12:00 - 12:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20598 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20598 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

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Ashburton 19 Falcon Drive

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* 3 Bedroomed well insulated home * Open plan kitchen,dining, living opens to deck * Second lounge * Gas fire, underfloor heating & non compliant log fire * Bath, shower & 2 WC * Shadesail, swimming pool, fenced property

Enquiries over $398,000 View Saturday 1:00pm-1:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20597 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20597 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

* Quality 4 bedroomed home * 2 living area - access to outdoor dining * 2 bathrooms for convenience * Double garage has auto door & internal access * Cul-de-sac living at its best * Offers over $478,000

For Sale Enquiries over $478,000 View Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20606 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20606 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

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Ashburton 33 Agnes Street

Mountain Views, Great Spacious Outdoor Areas

Are you looking for something Unique?

Then look no further, why not make this beautiful property YOUR new home ...

For Sale Set Sale closing 2pm, 30 Oct ’14 (unless sold prior) View Sun: 2:00 - 2:30pm

This elegant and stylish two storey property has so much to offer, sitting on a gorgeous 943 sqm corner section, which is completely secure and private.

Don’t just drive by this immaculately presented one-off home, call me today for a private inspection.

www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20600 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20600 Fay Merry 021 182 1502 03 307 8317 fay.merry@raywhite.com

Open plan modern kitchen and dining leading to two lounges, one with views of the hills Great entertaining family home with off street parking for the family and toys.

On two titles, this is country living in town!

Come view this property it won’t be on the market long.

Enquiries over $495,000 View Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20590 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20590 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Make sure your pool fencing is up to scratch granted a building consent. The council will inspect the fencing before issuing a code compliance certificate.

Under the act, the council can enter your property if they suspect you have an unfenced pool.

The minimum height for a pool fence is 1.2 metres above ground level and no space under the bottom of the gate or fence can be greater than 100mm from the ground at any point.

to comply with the act, because children generally come and go in these areas freely.

pool, if it is not already aware of it.

It is also the owner’s responsibility to ensure the fence complies with A wall of the house may form part both act requirements. Missing sections of the fence, or a gate of the fencing if it complies with the act, but if the wall of the house that is not self-latching, must be has a door into the house, the door replaced or repaired immediately. will need to be self-locking.

The council could make you Who checks up on fences?

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empty the pool and you could be liable for a fine for non-compliance.

Fences can be constructed from any type of material provided it is durable and complies with the building code.

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With the days getting warmer and summer just around the corner, swimming pools are great selling pools for your home, so adequate fencing is a must for any potential buyer.

As the homeowner you are responsible for making sure everyone in your neighbourhood is safe from the risk of drowning in your pool.

Under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, the Building Act 2004 and the council bylaws, all swimming pools and spa pools must be fenced.

The Building Act applies to the construction of new pools and alterations to existing pools. The Fencing of Swimming Pools Act was enacted to protect young children from falling into unfenced swimming pools.

If you don’t have a pool yet, but are thinking about installing one, you first must apply for and be

However, living vegetation or hedges alone are not acceptable as pool fencing.

Gates and existing doors must open away from the pool and automatically close and latch when released from a distance of 150mm from the open position.

Horizontal support rails must be at least 900mm apart.

There can’t be any holes or gaps in the fence that may give a child access to the pool area, and there can’t be any objects close to the fence that could help children climb it.

Homeowners can ask the council for a fence exemption, but you will only get one if the council is satisfied there is no significant increased risk to young children from not fencing. Each council may have different rules and will treat each application individually.

Check with your council, but a locked cover over the spa pool may not necessarily be enough - it may also need to be fenced.

Fence placement The fence can only enclose the immediate pool area but may include things used in association with the pool, such as changing sheds. You can’t fence a big block of your back yard and expect

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9.00am - ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - HAKATERE MARAE Marae Health Clinic - Postponed until further notice.

9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD

Saturday

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET Local produce by local producers n hot food!!.

North End West Street car park.

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET West Street.

9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD Community garden working bee and fellowship, each Saturday, weather permitting. Behind the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 157 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

Cuppa, activities and laughter. St Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

1pm - 3pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs in the Old Polytech building, 254 Cameron Street.

1.30pm - R.S.A. CARD SECTION. Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

1.30pm - ARTHRITIS GET TOGETHER Meeting at Trevor Wilson Centre, Tancred Street.

2.00pm - CAVENDISH CLUB Arts and craft circle. 31 Tancred Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10.00am - 12 noon - ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 12 noon - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs 254

Cameron Street.

10.00am - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

11.00am - 4.00pm - PLAINS RAILWAY Steam trains operating. Museum village & Lynns Woodworking Museum open. Also open Sunday.

12.45pm - WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB Association Croquet, singles and doubles.

Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

1.15pm - “GOLF CROQUET” WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners, Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

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Holly story BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY is to tour New Zealand in March and April 2015, taking in 21 venues around the country.

Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Tickets to the most successful rock‘n’roll show of all time will go on sale on 20 October. Booking details, dates and venues below.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

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“THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET” - Daily Mail “JOYOUS!I LOVE THIS SHOW” Sunday Express The tour marks the 25th anniversary of BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY -- joining other iconic productions including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Miss Saigon, Evita and Cats in reaching this staggering milestone.

Loved by critics and audiences alike, BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY tells the enduring tale of the musical icon’s meteoric rise to fame and his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic and untimely death at the age of 22. In 18 short months the Texas-born boy revolutionised the face of contemporary music influencing everyone from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen.

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TERROR TO LOVE Labour Day (October 27) at Ashburton Racecourse

Meet the horse, owners, trainers and driver, Ricky May. The lucky winner will bet 2.5% of any stakes won in the Ashburton Trust Flying Stakes.

First Race 12.20pm Terms and conditions apply.

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With the Big Bopper’s Chantilly Lace and Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba completing a stellar musical lineup, BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY is a not to be missed evening of family entertainment.

Friday, Oct 31 7pm for 7.30pm Ashburton Racecourse

Racecourse Road Table of six - $40

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All proceeds to Children’s Day, March 1, 2015, held at Tinwald Domain

The West End hit musical March 22, 2015 Ashburton 4pm Event Centre Tickets from Ticketdirect

No Public Holiday Surcharge

To register: Anna Arrowsmith (Safer Ashburton) Ph 308 1395 email: anna@saferashburton.org.nz

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TINWALD 14 Grahams Street 42 Agnes Street

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LAKE HOOD 34 Ludlow Drive

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Saturday TINWALD 107 McMurdo Street 37 Wilkin Street

10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:30AM - 12 noon

Saturday ASHBURTON 40 Harrison Street 5 Hugh Street 54 Grigg Street 5 Havelock Street 19 Falcon Drive 174 South Street

11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12 noon - 12:30PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM

HAKATERE 23 Hakatere Drive

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2:00PM - 2:30PM

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11:00AM - 12 noon

METHVEN 10 Morgan Street 2 Jackson Street

1:30PM - 2:00PM 2:15PM - 3:00PM

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