Guardian property september 5, 2014

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September 5, 2014

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88 Middle Road

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A family dream This fabulous executive home is sure to catch your attention with its good looks, liveable spaces and wonderful family atmosphere.

Enjoying great street appeal, a welcoming entrance way entices further exploration.

the master with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

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The very private 918sqm section is attractive, low maintenance and orientated towards the sun - perfect for relaxation or play.

Awaiting is a sun-drenched living floor plan boasting two spacious interconnecting living spaces with seamless connection to the grounds.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $670,000

The centralised kitchen/dining room and the living room help define functions whilst maintaining the air of light and space. A small built in office adds further options.

Web ID: 518494

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

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There are five good sized bedrooms on offer,

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COVERINGS Redmonds provide you with an excellent range of carpets, tiles, vinyl planks and wood floor.

Our consultants will help you co-ordinate colours and texture to achieve the best results for your home.

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East to Burnett Street, Ashburton Phone (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

GREAT BIG FAMILY HOME

PRIVATE AND SUNNY

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ALLENTON TOWNHOUSE

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NEG. OVER $288,000 WEB ID AU38299 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU36250 $168,000 WEB ID AU38104 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU38813 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 21 Alford Forest Road 7 Orchard Grove 7 Adams Street 2/28 Cavendish Street This is a good sized weatherboard family This lovely home is ready for you. Located An opportunity to add some value to this Very tidy townhouse, brand new carpets 3 4 2 2 home. 3 good sized double bedrooms, 2 in a popular culdesac in Braebrook, this property. Some renovating and and easy care section. Handy location. living areas, 4th bedroom or games room. property has 4 bedrooms, master with redecorating would enhance but our VIEW Saturday 6 Sep 10.15 - 10.45am Nice roomy landscaped section with good ensuite and walk-in robe, large living area vendor is very realistic.

1 2 1 1 DEADLINE SALE Tuesday 23rd September sheds and garage. Modernised kitchen and and substantial kitchen. Double internal VIEW Saturday 6 Sep 10.00 - 10.30am 2014 at 4.00pm dining close to town and schools. access garaging plus off street parking.

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$410,000 WEB ID AU38503 OFFERS OVER $375,000 WEB ID AU38328 OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU38331 OFFERS OVER $275,000 WEB ID AU38730 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE TINWALD 10 Cavendish Street 123 Pages Road 47A Wellington Street 71 Thomson Street Sunny and secure north west facing home Nicely finished with section layed out all Solid three bedroom brick home with 3+ Pleased to market this very tidy 3 bedroom 3 4 3 that offers many alternatives. The lounge townhouse in a great location, 180 sqm ready for you to move in and enjoy. 4 double garage and caravan/trailer park. room is just so relaxing over looking the gives plenty of room. Good size lounge bedrooms, 2 living areas, double garage.

Some recent redecorating has enhanced private patio and garden, the sloped very sunny, open kitchen and dining area.

Has most all the 'bells' and 'whistles' you this property. Good size section (809sqm).

1 1 2 1 beamed ceilings give a feeling of space, Good double garage with internal access. would expect in a near new home. Nice Much loved, now it's your turn! inbuilt gas fire plus floor mounted heat Landscaped easy care section. outdoor setting with auto watering system.

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WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY

CALLING LARGER FAMILIES

GREAT FIRST HOME BUY

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN SETTING

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$339,000 WEB ID AU38760 OFFERS OVER $440,000 WEB ID AU38740 NEG OVER $225,000 WEB ID AU38747 $348,000 WEB ID AU38623 TINWALD ASHBURTON EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 53 Thomson Street 18 Davidson Street 15 Cambridge Street 6 Lane Street Warm and cosy home heated by logfire This well presented fantastically spacious This is a great first home or start investing Popular Lane Street location. Just delightful 3 4 2 3 with heat transfer system through to westside home is a must see! It would suit here. Very solid 2 double bedroom brick sunny living with sloped beamed ceilings bedrooms as well as HRV. Rimu kitchen, larger families, is situated on a popular home, separate toilet, laundry and adding a feeling of stylish space. Sitting in open plan kitchen/dining /living and quiet street, walking distance from primary bathroom. Living area has eco-friendly the adjoining conservatory, you'd swear 1 2 1 1 updated bathroom. Tandem garaging with and secondary schools. Super updated logburner and heatpump. Single garage, you were relaxing in the leafy green pit and additional garage door and hobby kitchen with several work surfaces. garden shed and easycare section. garden. Attached double garage. room.

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ONE OF A KIND

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

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$379,000 WEB ID AU38303 $285,000 WEB ID AU38240 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 109 Middle Road 126 Cass Street Don't miss the opportunity to own this Attractive three to four bedroom villa 3 4 beautiful three bedroom character home in (corner section) located close to schools, a brilliant location. With a modern kitchen, shops and Domain. Exterior painted some new eco friendly log burner in the living 3 years back with considerable updating of 1 1 room and heat pump in the lounge, this is the interior also having been completed. a great family home.

Single garage with off street parking.

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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

THIS IS ONE FOR YOU

LOVELY LOCATION

MODERN STYLE LIVING

PARK LIKE SETTING

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$375,000 WEB ID AU38773 $635,000 WEB ID AU34905 OFFERS OVER $279,000 WEB ID AU37493 OFFERS OVER $269,000 WEB ID AU38771 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 72A Eton Street 22 Charlesworth Drive 79 Grey Street 15 Fairfield Avenue Wonderfully presented, very open and Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea Reward yourself and own this super sunny Lucky you - we have available this very tidy, 3 4 3 3 bright. Sunny flowing living areas. Spacious subdivision. Four bedrooms, master has townhouse situated eastside within the well presented property on a 2023sqm garage. Ample off street parking for extra tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with Avenues. Upstairs open plan living with all section in Fairton. Loads of space for the vehicles, caravan/campervan etc. Enjoy the butlers pantry, and living areas that open day sun and under floor heating. Double kids and chooks etc. Handy to primary 1 2 1 1 benefits of living here. Many plus's. onto patios, perfect for entertaining. garage on easy care smaller section. Would school. Well fenced and very private.

Double internal garage. suit a busy professional couple.

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OFFERS OVER $645,000 WEB ID AU33645 OFFERS OVER $293,000 WEB ID AU37949 $469,000 WEB ID AU36593 OFFERS OVER $238,000 WEB ID AU38751 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE ASHBURTON 20 Westpark Close 48 William Street 55 Chalmers Avenue 27B Archibald Street Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not Genuine vendors are ready to sell their Retire in this sunny home built of 5+ Immaculate home, beautifully presented 2 3 2 replace this home in this location for this inside and out, basks in all day sun and is spacious, well designed sunny home to boulstered summerhill stone with an sort of money. Super sized kitchen, dining walking distance to central town and all new lucky buyers. Gorgeous open plan attached garage. A private easy care and living area with separate lounge, both amenities. Open plan updated kitchen, family/dining room, chefs kitchen and garden well fenced and gated, with a 2 1 2 1 with excellent indoor outdoor flow. Five dining room flows to lounge. Lovely plain granite work surfaces, sunny deck and BBQ sheltered area for sitting out in the sun. bedrooms and an office. fresh decor. Be quick. area, easy care section.

Updated kitchen, floor mounted heatpump and great storage.

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BRAND NEW HOME (235sqm)

MORE FOR YOUR MONEY

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$495,000 WEB ID AU33824 $525,000 WEB ID AU38780 OFFERS OVER $290,000 WEB ID AU38732 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU38634 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE TINWALD WESTSIDE 9A Allison Street 26 Allens Road 36 Nixon Street 56 Farm Road We are pleased to market this four This home has it all. Four good size Tidy three bedroom Summerhill Stone Quality family home that has been recently 4 4 3 4 bedroom home, ensuite and walk in bedrooms. Separate lounge, open plan home with a great rural outlook. Open redecorated. Sun filled lounge with street wardrobe in master and two living areas. kitchen/dining and living. Ensuite off the plan living set to allow the sun to just views.

Great storage and built for morning and master bedroom has tiled shower. stream in. Double garage. Well fenced and View By Appointment 2 2 1 2 afternoon sun. Good sized second Separate bathroom has bath, shower and in a popular spot.

DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) bathroom. Double garage with internal vanity. Patios, paths and driveway are View By Appointment access. complete.

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AN EXCEPTIONAL HOME

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HOME IN TURTON GREEN

A SUNNY OUTLOOK

NEG OVER $392,000 WEB ID AU38477 $489,000 WEB ID AU38440 $769,000 WEB ID AU38038 WAS $279,000 NOW $273,000 WEB ID AU37973 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 38 Miller Avenue 33 Alford Forest Road Lot 12 Douglas Drive 1 James Street This architecturally designed home has Impressive ten year old home of 270sqm Construction is about to start for this four Handy westside location here, with easy 3 3 4 2 been immaculately maintained and will offering three bedrooms plus office, bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) access from street to garage. Sun is a real impress the astute buyer. A spacious three double glazing, large kitchen, dining, home. Master bedroom has ensuite and bonus with kitchen/living catching it all bedroom home, master with ensuite plus living, loads of storage, two bathrooms walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with day. Ranch slider opens to north facing 2 2 2 1 generous sized lounge would and extra large internal access garaging. butlers pantry, living, dining area and patio and garden. Two double bedrooms accommodate a family with ease. Sunny Sited well for the sun with amazing views. separate lounge. Three car garaging. with large third bedroom or hobbies room. and private.

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217 West Street, Ashburton

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

$1,195,000 + GST

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WEB ID AR32747 ASHBURTON 364 Ashburton Staveley Road Spring is here, the Vendors say time to move and have reduced their price. Only 2 years young, the 309sqm home was designed to face the sun and Mt Hutt basin.

In a private spot near the river it boasts four bedrooms and open plan living drenched in sun. Gourmet kitchen opens to living, dining and office nook areas all connected to the outdoors with generous double glazed ranch sliders. The decor is fresh/modern. River stones feature grace the external walls. Excellent workshop/implement shed, stable complex and storage. Irrigated land handy to Ashburton. Sanctuary found.

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COUNTRY LIFESTYLE

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY LAURISTON DAIRIES- 377 HA WEB ID ROR38741 RAKAIA 94 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR36907 LAURISTON 1375 Line Road

Located on the edge of Rakaia Township is this 4.04ha lifestyle property, consisting of 2.02ha bareland zoned residential D providing the opportunity for subdivision into 5 lots, the balance zone Rural A (2ha minimum).

Nestled in a private sheltered spot is a tidy 3 bedroom home, with modern kitchen, open plan living and one bathroom. Gas hot water plus logburner, double glazing and heat transfer system make for a warm healthy environment.

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

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

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QUALITY AND STYLE - 7 HA

$1,500,000 + GST GREENSTREET LIFESTYLE

$768,000 + GST

WEB ID AL33650

WEB ID AL37152 ASHBURTON 56 Rawles Crossing Road

A beautifully appointed country home built approximately five years ago. The house has been thoughtfully designed and constructed with Oamaru stone under a Gerrard roof complemented with copper down pipes and spouting. Set amidst well stocked formal gardens and a delightful sun drenched patio complete with electronic, automated pergola system.

Seldom do properties in the favoured Greenstreet location become available. This modern home built for all day sun and magnificent views to the southern alps.

Two living areas with heat pump and gas fire, 3 double bedrooms master with ensuite, large separate bathroom. Two sunny patios (semi enclosed) and large double garage. To top this off you have almost 10 hectares of quality soils with your own irrigation. Close to town and yet so private and peaceful. Room here for everyone.

ASHBURTON 28 Mitcham Road

The house exudes quality and style in every detail. High studs with cornicing, four large bedrooms, the master with ensuite and dressing room. The living area is open plan, bright and spacious with a pleasing aspect to the garden and countryside.

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$768,000 + GST View By Appointment

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$985,000 + GST FORESTRY - FARMING 51HA

11 HA HOME + 2 BED UNIT

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

A well developed, very tidy productive rural lifestyle near Ashburton's town boundary. A great family home. $985,000 + GST View By Appointment

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

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Mortgage rates

Gardening

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Trusty tomato Tomaato, tomayto... however you pronounce it, this bright red delight is certainly a staple.

tomatoes before, plant them somewhere different this time. You’ll reduce the chances of your tomatoes developing nasty diseases like blight.

If garden space is limited, why not give pots a go? The bright red fruit will add a welcome splash of colour to your From adding a healthy, fresh touch porch or deck. You can even plant cherry to a lunchtime sandwich or providing tomatoes in the middle of hanging the base for a whole raft of dinnertime baskets, with a range of herbs around the delicacies, it’s a must-have in any good outside, as long as you position them in a home garden. warm, sunny spot.

And while it’s quick and easy to grab a few toms from your local store or simply If it’s been a wet winter where you are, open a can (as I do on occasion), there’s add a bit of lime to your earth. That’s because tomatoes thrive in soil with a nothing quite like the taste of a homemoderate pH and large amounts of rain grown one. tend to lower your soil’s acidity level.

As we spring into the warmer months Don’t forget to dig in compost to improve (hopefully the chill is starting to abate soil conditions. at your place), now’s a good time to Once your prep work is complete, dig get out into your vege patch and put a hole, approximately 3cms deep and the groundwork in place for a healthy space your tomato seedlings about one summer crop. foot apart. Fill in the holes with soil.

To get started, grab some Awapuni Once planted, spray your tomatoes Nurseries tomato seedlings from your local supermarket, or plant/nursery store. with liquid copper to prevent fungal diseases. And add a general fertiliser, like Or order some from our online shop nitrophoska blue, to the soil surrounding at www.awapuni.co.nz and get them the tomatoes to encourage large, juicy delivered direct to your door. Don’t be too conservative when it comes to plant fruit. numbers – tomatoes are so versatile I When it comes to watering, avoid reckon you can never have too many. overhead hosing as it can leave your plants more susceptible to diseases When thinking about the best place to plant your seedlings, look for somewhere like downy mildew, rust, and blight. A better way to keep your plants moist is that’s sunny, but sheltered from strong to layer newspaper around them, and winds. And here’s a tip: if you’ve grown then cover the newspaper with peastraw.

Congratulations to Robin Ford on his success at our recent national awards

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This creates mulch that will prevent your plants drying out during the day and in between watering sessions.

I also recommend picking off the laterals as they develop. If you imagine a tomato plant has a main trunk that grows straight up with branches growing off this trunk at roughly 90 degrees, the laterals are the smaller stems that develop at approximately 45 degrees in between the main trunk and branch.

Often laterals won’t produce fruit but can produce a lot of leaves. If you pick them off it allows the plant to put all its energy into growing fruit, rather than a whole lot of leaves you don’t need. Apply the same formula for working out the laterals on the main trunk to working out which are the laterals on each subsequent branch.

Make sense?

And if spring hasn’t quite sprung in your neck of the woods, try cutting the base off two litre plastic milk bottles (recycle the base) and place the remaining parts of the bottles over the seedlings. These mini greenhouses will protect your plants from frosts and cold winds.

Once your tomato seedlings grow a bit taller they’ll need staking to help stabilise and protect them from strong winds. You can do this any way you like but I prefer the teepee method. Take three stakes and place them in the ground with the tomato plant in the middle, then tie the stakes together at the top with rope or string.

And why not get the kids to decorate the stakes while you’re at it?

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Simply follow these instructions and I bet you’ll have a great crop of anti-oxidant rich fruit by November, adding colour to your garden and flavour to your plate.

Tod Palenski, Awapuni Nurseries www.awapuni.co.nz

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Paul Dixey joins PGG Wrightson Real Estate Robin Ford was awarded Top Rural Salesperson and Single Largest Sale at the PGG Wrightson Real Estate Conference 2014.

Robin would like to thank all his clients for their loyal support, having proven that hard work and dedication brings success.

For top service from an award-winning salesperson, contact Robin on 03 03 307 8725 www.pggwre.co.nz

Licensed REAA 2008

Helping grow the country

A livestock agent since 1972, Paul needs little introduction to many people in Mid and South Canterbury.

Having worked in the Mayfield, Temuka and Methven areas followed by appointment to Head Auctioneer in the PGG days, his knowledge of people, places and property throughout the region is exceptional and he now wishes to apply this experience to a long held desire to work in Real Estate.

Ready to list now for a Spring campaign or to discuss your real estate needs .

Paul Dixey B 03 307 8700 | M 027 432 8324 | H 03 302 8535 Licensed Agent, REAA 2008

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FAMILY 66 Cameron Street Spacious four bedroom home with three year young kitchen Large conservatory and automated louvered patio.

The large family living area, heated by heat pump and gas fire. HRV system installed Double garage plus shed and glass house

Ashburton

SEE IT, LOVE IT, MAKE IT YOURS

Allenton

Deadline Sale

4 Tranquil Place

Price by Negotiation

Centralised kitchen, dining and family area which interconnects with the second living area. The living areas flow to the awesome outdoor area which is a pleasure to look upon. Four or five bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR, spacious family bathroom and separate laundry.

Debbie Boon

Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $465,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 17 Sept 2014 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/518211

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $660,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/518417 M 027 448 4006

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

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

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

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

A FAMILY DREAM

Allenton

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP

Allenton

88 Middle Road

Price by Negotiation

20 Westpark Close Allenton

For Sale $645,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518396

Sun-drenched executive home boasting two spacious interconnecting living spaces with seamless connections to the grounds.There are five good sized bedrooms on offer, the master with WIR and ensuite. A small built in office adds more options. The very private 918sqm section is attractive and low maintenance.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $670,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518460

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

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

With room enough for the entire family, this home boasts five bedrooms and a separate study. Bi fold doors from both living areas allow wonderful access to the sun drenched patio. Double glazed throughout with two heat pumps and gas fire.

Triple garage with enough room to store the toys and on a well fenced 961sqm section.

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

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

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

REFRESHED AND READY

Ashburton

NOT FLASH

279 Tancred Street

Price by Negotiation

79 Cambridge Street

Immaculately presented three bedroom bungalow, soft and inviting decor complimented by new carpet and tiles. The main bathroom is stylishly tiled, as is the ensuite. Three spacious bedrooms with great sized storage make this home so inviting. With such close proximity to Ashburton’s CBD you could be taking a stroll to work.

Mick Hydes

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $320,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518494

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

Instructions are clear here, selling "As Is" Potential to redevelop the site, undertake major renovations or leave as is for future redevelopment when the time is right Currently returning rental income$195 per week

Hampstead Price by Negotiation

The vendor invites offers over $145,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518387

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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

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

THE SEARCH ENDS HERE 108a Eton Street This tidy three bedroom townhouse is sun soaked.

The spacious living area flows to the dining and kitchen area.

Neutral decor throughout and opens to the easycare garden, completed by the double garage all on a private rear section.

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

Hampstead

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE

Hampstead

Price by Negotiation

90 Eton Street

Price by Negotiation

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $329,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518426

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

Updated throughout with new kitchen and bathroom. Four bedrooms with a large separate lounge. Garden features fruit trees and vegetable gardens with two green houses to grow all your family´s fruit and veg - even a chook house. Off street parking and garaging to boot.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $365,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518480

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

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

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Industry Comment

Rural real estate checklist Your solicitor should be involved, for instance sometimes the farm for instance is owned by a trust and farmed by an individual. The trust and the trustees will therefore be making the decisions.

Jon McAuliffe

If you are thinking of selling your rural property, here is a brief “checklist” to consider:

Your accountant will also help with any tax and GST issues which may occur and therefore best possession date options.

A LIM report should be obtained from the Council early and any queries or non consented issues can be remedied before the property goes to the market.

All and any consents particularly any irrigation consents and/or irrigation shares should of been obtained and clarified. With a dairy property effluent consents and milking shed maintenance records are of the uttermost importance.

Recent soil test are another key necessity for the sale process. I believe DDT tests are still important as well as fertility tests and a nutrient budget baseline must be established for most purchasers.

Paddock history is a major factor in the sale of any arable property and in particular, when the property has the ability to grow vegetable crops.

A professional farm map is a good idea as it can show paddock sizes, laneways and shelter etc, but also stock and irrigation water supply lines with underground layout.

Whether it is a rural farm property or a house in town, presentation is always important. Make sure the gates swing, trim the hedge, get the scrap man in and make the property as tidy as possible Be sure to get a licensed and reputable Real Estate Agent – most important of all!

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Monthly Tasks

September is a good time . . .

Add colour to your garden by growing larkspur, livingstone daisies, lobelia, marigolds, petunia and sweet peas.

Mulch all flowerbeds to keep out weeds and protect your plants from cooler weather.

A closure is a form of white netting that lets in light and air but no frost.

Start making your own compost.

Compost will improve your soil structure, reduce the need for synthetic fertiliser and help with water retention in summer.

Lastly, if you haven’t already, finish splitting and replanting your strawberry runners before they start to shoot away.

Tod Palenski, Awapuni Nurseries www.awapuni.co.nz

Plant new season veges like lettuce, cucumber, silver beet and spinach for stocking the pantry and tummies in a couple of months.

Now’s also a good time to plant scarlet runners (you'll need a bean frame for scarlet runners) and dwarf beans. Dwarf beans are super easy to grow, and you can eat both straight out of the garden.

Protect zucchini, capsicum and tomato seedlings from late frosts.

You can use plastic milk bottles cut the base off and place over the top of the seedlings - or purchase a closure from your local garden centre. A closure is a form of white netting that lets in light and air but no frost.

Watch out for aphids.

Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008

WARM COMFORTABLE HOME - MT SOMERS Solid concrete block construction in the rural Mt Somers township. Mountain and foothill views. Three bedroom home with good heating.

Logburner in lounge area. Modern kitchen design and dining area. Quality bath and shower room. Easy care, well kept gardens.

Double garage and workshop. $285,000 OPEN HOME: Sat, September 6, 11am - 12noon 74 Pattons Road, Mt Somers

STEP INSIDE & BE INSPIRED This home is built to impress. Offering two/ three bedrooms. This two storey home is low maintenance, warm and inviting. Sunny north facing deck with views towards Mount Hutt. Set on a 648m2 section with detached garaging it is certainly worth a look.

PRICED TO SELL. Owner instructions are to sell. A bit of tidying up and you will have great home. It has been a rental for a while. New doors on garage, ranch slider in sun room and kitchen cabinets installed, heat pump and hot water cylinder replaced recently.

Four bedroom home, featuring separate living area, updated kitchen, sunny conservatory. Set on 809sqm, private rear yard, views of mountains and mature fruit trees. It has been priced to sell and we are not expecting it to be on the market for long.

$375,000 $259,000 OPEN HOME: Saturday, September 6, 2.15 - 3pm OPEN HOME: Saturday, September 6, 3.15 - 4pm 95 Spaxton Street, Methven.

46 Allen Street, Methven.

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

Selwyn Allred Principal 0274-388-493

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

OJ – Martin Dodson

Urban / Rural Property Consultant 021-743-394

Annie Dwyer

Property Manager 027-886-0179

Amanda Pannett

Office Administrator 303-3093

Property Services Bring your garden to life with

ROGER MARTIN GARDEN DESIGN NEED A NEW DRIVEWAY, PATIO OR PATH FOR YOUR HOME?

Roger Martin specialises in: • Garden design and planting schemes

Contact Tony Worsfold today on 307 6466 or 0274 508 191 for high quality exterior concrete

• Plant sourcing and placing service

• 13 Robinson Street, Riverside Industrial Estate, Ashburton • Phone 03 307 6466 • www.paveco.co.nz •

New Homes Alterations Light Commercial Earthquake strengthening and Repairs, and Compliance.

Phone (03) 303 9830 or 0800 500 564

Call Roger Martin today for your on-site garden consultation.

Ph/Fax: 308 8138 | Mobile: 021 244 7052 2 Reid Crescent, Ashburton

To advertise in this directory, please phone Debbie on 03 307 7955

Email: josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz

Painting

Stuck on colours?

Call today and talk to Karen for all your painting and decorating needs.

Phone 0800 48 48 49 www.oasisclearwater.co.nz

DOMESTIC “ITS SIMPLER HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE

81 West Street, Ashburton - Phone: 308 5119

WHEN MAKING

Locally owned and operated

TO USE A ROTHBURY INSURANCE BROKER

WE OFFER: • H Frames • Aluminium Scaffold Towers • Full Edge Protection • Tube & Clip Scaffolds • Proping

- Joe Ford, Rothbury insurance broker

DDI: 03 307 6892 E: joe.ford@rothbury.co.nz Members of IBANZ 69 Tancred Street, Ashburton www.rothbury.co.nz

Contact Scott 021 440 364 Office 03 307 6126 | elitescaffolding@clear.net.nz

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Degustation – opening up your tastebuds

What's on

Sound Check Friday night September 5 From 7pm till 11pm

Members, guests and affiliates all welcome.

231 Burnett Street, Ashburton Ph 308 7149

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raided Rivers’ staff and head chef, Dean Robinson, are on an Ashburton taste mission and it will be an “awesome food experience” not to be missed.

If you love fine food and wine, step outside your comfort zone and come with an open mind and adventurous spirit to Braided Rivers September 18's special degustation evening.

Don’t be put off by the word “degustation”, it may be French but it’s not scary and there will be no snails on the menu.

www.ashburtonclub.co.nz Courtesy van available.

Father ’s Day It is a chance to open your mind and tastebuds to new flavour sensations. It’s just a taste, and in Braided Rivers’ case, a taste of things to come. It’s not about going along and having a huge meal. It’s an all-night feast of the senses and “showcasing some of the foods we can present,” says Dean.

Dean reckons that the night is ideal for anyone where good food and wine is a must. “It’s a fantastic night for family/friend groups, business clients, date nights. It’s a great evening out, a real social evening. And while it’s fun, it’s also an education on fine wine and fine dining.”

“It’s about what flows on the palate and we will be matching wines and food that flows throughout the whole menu,” says Dean.

The evening will consist of five courses, with palate-cleansing sorbets in between, wine and grapes to complement the flavours and, with every course, a special wine will be paired up to enhance each experience.

“We also want to use local produce as much as possible,” says Dean September's degustation evening features wine from Te Awanga.

And there are other fantastic wineries to come.

With a huge new wine list, gorgeous new menu and enthusiastic, professional staff Braided Rivers is raising the bar in local dining.

So if you love fine wine and food, don’t miss out on an evening that will be a feast in every way.

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CHINESE BUFFET

$30 PER PERSON $10 CHILDREN 10YRS & UNDER 7TH SEPTEMBER FROM 11.30 TO 2.30PM

Complimentary beverage for all Fathers on arrival

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – 03 302 8724 | BOOKING@METHVENRESORT.COM METHVEN RESORT, 51 MAIN STREET, METHVEN

Friday, Oct 3 & Saturday, Oct 4 at 7pm Sunday, Oct 5 at 2pm Tickets $20 each Music and lyrics by: Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michelle Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley Music adapted & arranged and additional lyrics by: Eric Svejcar Book and additional lyrics by: David Zellnik Based on the play by J.M. Barrie and the 1953 Disney Film Tickets available from Ashburton Trust Event Centre Wills Street, Ashburton, or www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Great Food Great Service Great Value

Please phone us on 03 308 5980

Property

Open Homes

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Saturday 21 Alford Forest Road 7 Orchard Grove 7 Adams Street 2/28 Cavendish Street 10 Cavendish Street 123 Pages Road 47A Wellington Street 18 Davidson Street 15 Cambridge Street 6 Lane Street 109 Middle Road 126 Cass Street 72A Eton Street 22 Charlesworth Drive 79 Grey Street 20 Westpark Close 48 William Street 55 Chalmers Avenue TINWALD 71 Thomson Street 53 Thomson Street FAIRTON 15 Fairfield Avenue RAKAIA 94 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:15AM - 10:45AM 10:30AM - 11:00AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:15AM - 11:45AM 11:30AM - 12 noon 11:30AM - 12 noon 11:30AM - 12:00PM 12:15PM - 12:45PM 12:30PM - 1:00PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 1:15PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 11:30AM - 12:15PM

Sunday 9A Allison Street 26 Allens Road

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

Saturday 66 Cameron Street 4 Tranquil Place

10:00AM - 10.30AM 10.45AM - 11.15AM

Saturday

MT SOMERS 74 Pattons Road METHVEN 46 Allen Street 95 Spaxton Street

11:00AM - 12 noon 3:15PM - 4:00PM 2:15PM - 3:00PM

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