68 Hartley Avenue, Strowan, Christchurch City, Canterbury

https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/68HartleyAvenue 1970s x-factor with potential, this home offers an exciting opportunity to create something very special in a blue-chip location. Zoned for sought-after schools, including Boys' and Girls' High, walking distance to parks and cafés, and close to both Merivale and Northlands, a leafy private garden is the icing on the cake - an enchanting alternative to modern townhouse living. The open-plan living is magnificent, with a pitched ceiling and high-set windows that let the light flow in. Clever design creates a series of zones, including a sitting area, cosy dining and retro-style kitchen that is light-filled and sociable, with a breakfast bar connecting the rest of the living space. Combination of log burner and heatpump provides winter warmth, while a north-facing aspect ensures plenty of sun. French doors connect an ultra-private deck to the rear, set in a leafy, established garden that wraps around to a lovely big lawn facing west. There is plenty of scope here for keen gardeners - or for keeping pets or children entertained. The accommodation is equally appealing, with a comfortable master that opens to the garden and two more bedrooms, all with wardrobes. A modern bathroom with accessible shower, and the convenience of a separate WC, laundry and double garage add to the charms of this home. Zoned for Waimairi School, Heaton Intermediate, Boys' High, Girls' High and Papanui High, with St Andrew's College just down the road, educational options are superb, while proximity to a huge range of amenities is a plus for busy modern living. Follow the Northern Line cycle path through to Mona Vale and Hagley Park for an easy city commute. Whether you enjoy its current character or enhance with updates, this home offers a captivating setting for modern living in the highly desirable Strowan neighbourhood.