57 Kent Lodge Avenue, Avonhead, Christchurch City, Canterbury

There's no turning back! The owners have been here 25 years, but it's absolutely time for them to move on. Built at the end of what is known as the 'mid-century modern' phase of architecture, many of the features of that period can be found in the home, from the functionality of an open plan footprint, to the iconic split level design and the exposed river stone entrance wall.

My vendors began their happy tenure in this 200sqm (approx.), 4 bedroom (plus study), home quarter of a century ago. Originally offering the perfect situation for their 3 children to attend University, it has more recently been the base for grandchildren visiting after school and at holiday times. Reluctantly leaving to start a new chapter in a retirement village, the door now opens for a new family to create their own memories and begin their own story.

The upper level (containing the kitchen and dining area that flows through to the large living room) provides the home's core area and offers unfettered views out over trees to the street and to the immaculate, beautifully planted and well established front garden. Upper level living maximises sun and light and winter warmth. There's also a separate powder room on this level. The ground-floor layout has the first bedroom by the front door - this could be an excellent work-from-home option if not required as a bedroom. For the independent teenagers, two of the bedrooms provide doors to the exterior. Set behind the solid fence, the rear garden area boasts an expansive deck for private, sheltered and sun-drenched outdoor living and entertaining. The property also features internally accessed double garaging, a separate basement study/work-room, off-street parking and a large laundry/utility room. With great options to enhance, this offering is potentially too good to let slip by! All documents are available to make this easy to buy, including Building Report, EQC, LIM and Title