25 Rutherglen Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch City, Canterbury

SOLD

Positioned in one of Christchurch's most sought-after educational and residential enclaves, this exceptional property offers a rare combination of prime location, generous landholding, versatile living, and future potential.

Set on a substantial 741sqm freehold corner section, the home sits just moments from the University of Canterbury - an enviable base for families, students, professionals, and investors alike. Westfield Riccarton, the CBD, and a full range of amenities are all within easy reach, placing convenience at your doorstep.

Inside, the 232sqm home is thoughtfully designed for comfortable family living. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area features soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Full-height stacking sliders open onto the front decking and landscaped gardens (with irrigation system), leading to an impressive 40sqm+ swimming pool - where crystal-clear water mirrors the surrounding greenery and blue Canterbury sky, creating a spectacular setting for summer entertaining or quiet relaxation.

The home offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three toilets across two levels. Upstairs, the master suite featuring soaring ceilings, a generous walk-in robe, tiled ensuite, and private balcony overlooking the gardens. Another bedroom and a study provides additional flexibility. Downstairs, a further bedroom features a walk-in robe and ensuite, with sliding doors opening directly to the pool and garden. A spacious family bathroom with a spa bath. Separate laundry, and double internal-access garage (9.7m x 6m approx), ample off street parking secured by electric gate complete the layout.

Designed for year-round comfort, the home features double glazing to most areas, heat pumps, and underfloor heating in the master bedroom. The in-ground swimming pool is solar-heated, and two separate hot water cylinders service the upper and lower levels for added efficiency.

The location is particularly compelling - adjacent to the University of Canterbury, with a seamless education pathway from primary schools such as Westburn School and Avonhead School, through to secondary schools including Riccarton High, Villa Maria College, and on to university. The freehold TC1 site, corner positioning, double frontage with widths of 18.8m and 28.8m, and Medium Density Residential Zone (MDRZ) status also offer future development potential (subject to council approval).

Whether you seek a beautiful family home, a strategic investment, student accommodation, or a property with future upside, this is an exceptional opportunity in a tightly held Ilam location.

The vendor has already purchased their next home - this property must be sold. Your extraordinary future awaits. Contact Grace today on 021 0893 5311 to arrange your private viewing and make it yours.

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Please note that the land and floor area information was sourced from Property Smarts/Property Guru and we have not been able to verify the accuracy of this information. We therefore encourage all prospective purchasers to satisfy themselves or seek independent legal advice on all matters material to their decision to buy.