Beautifully presented and rich in character, this appealing family home provides the perfect balance of timeless charm and modern comfort in a sought-after location. With all the hard work just completed, including fresh interior and exterior paintwork and new carpeting, you can simply move in and enjoy everything this wonderful home has to offer.Four bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for growing families. A generous family bathroom, complete with bath, shower and WC, is complemented by a separate WC for everyday convenience. At the heart of the home, the well-appointed kitchen features quality appliances and a pantry. Connecting bifold doors open to the swimming pool and beautifully manicured gardens, creating an inviting setting for relaxed family living and entertaining. A separate, extra-large living room offers additional space, with an adjoining sunroom providing a lovely sunny spot to sit and unwind.Practicality is equally well considered, with three heat pumps, double glazing to the primary windows (excluding the original leadlight windows), and useful attic storage with exciting potential to create a children's TV room or games space. The oversized, carpeted garage is another welcome asset.Education options are exceptional, with zoning for Waimairi Primary, Heaton and Cobham Intermediate, Christchurch Girls' High, Christchurch Boys' High, Burnside High and Papanui High schools. St Andrew's College is also within walking distance.Conveniently positioned close to Northlands Mall and Merivale Village, this is a home that brings together character, space, lifestyle and location in one highly desirable package.Having raised their family and cherished almost 50 years of ownership, our owners are now looking forward to passing this much-loved home to its next custodians, ready for a new generation to create memories of their own.Auction: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 11 November 2026 (unless sold prior) at NZSIR Canterbury, 60 Cashel Street, ChristchurchTo download the property file, copy and paste the following link: https://propertyfiles.co.nz/property/CHR10466