


Listing Description
Refined Family Living in Prestigious Burnside
1/253 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch City, Canterbury
To be sold by deadline sale (by 18 Feb)
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Property type | House |
| Capital value (CV) | $2,220,000 |
| Parking | 3 garage spaces |
| Broadband in the area |
Description
Introducing an exceptional five-bedroom plus office, two-bathroom residence in the heart of Burnside - one of Christchurch's most prestigious and tightly held enclaves. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully refreshed, this substantial home delivers a refined contemporary lifestyle, offering the scale, flexibility and warmth to effortlessly accommodate growing, multi-generational and modern families alike. From the moment you step inside, the feeling is immediate - this is home. Casual elegance meets timeless Hamptons inspiration, expressed through crisp white shutters, calming coastal hues, natural textures and lustrous polished timber floors that glow throughout.
The Ground floor features:
- Impressive open-plan living and dining warmed by a refined in-built gas fire.
- Light-filled sun atrium opening to an elevated deck - perfect for alfresco dining and evening sunsets.
- Second deck off the dining area overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.
- Designer kitchen with twin ovens, six-burner gas hob, granite benches and statement curved kitchen island.
- Beautifully proportioned family room, enhanced by a sweeping corner bay window and seamless outdoor connection to the entertaining spaces.
- Three generous double bedrooms with garden views and refurbished triple wardrobes, plus a 'his & hers' walk-in-robe.
- Tiled family bathroom with a deep soaking bath and a separate shower.
- Separate laundry with outdoor access, discreet WC and under-stair storage nook.
Upstairs features:
- Two exceptionally generous bedrooms with triple wardrobes and tranquil outlook.
- A dedicated home office that offers the versatility to function as an additional bedroom if desired.
- Jack n Jill tiled family bathroom and separate WC.
- Substantial triple-door storage cupboard for effortless organisation.
Outside & Extras:
- Multiple alfresco entertaining zones designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
- Salt-water heated in-ground swimming pool, Spa-pool and decked area and dedicated BBQ area.
- Expansive louvred pergola positioned to capture all-day sun
- Established children's play zone including a generous trampoline and playhouse with swings.
- Immaculately landscaped grounds with sculpted hedging c/w programmable irrigation for easy maintenance.
- Private courtyard complete with a discreet garden shed and raised vegetable planters.
- Architecturally designed, fully insulated ~100sqm (approx.) triple-car garaging with cabinetry, separate WC and versatile loft retreat.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a private luxury retreat that delivers tranquility and exclusivity, while remaining moments from Burnside's key amenities, Westburn Primary, Cobham Intermediate and Burnside High school zoning and transport links. All that's left to do is view. Contact Rod or Michelle today.
To be sold by Deadline (unless sold prior): 1:00pm Wednesday 18th February 2026 For property documents, please copy and paste this link: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/1-253memorial
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Agent's details

Rod Lewis
Michelle Gledhill
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