146 Ilam Road ILAM, Christchurch City

Auction: 2:00 pm On Site, Saturday 23 August 2014 (unless sold prior)

With the University of Canterbury and College of Education virtually on your doorstep, and zoned for Ilam, Westburn and St Patrick's primary schools, Cobham Intermediate, Medbury, Christchurch Boys' High, Burnside High, Middleton Grange, St Thomas's and Villa Maria Colleges, this is definitely an Educated Family Investment! As Ben Franklin said, "If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the highest return". Extensive renovations, redecoration, low-maintenance landscaping, new driveway, other external work, and EQC repairs (minor) are all complete ensuring this north-oriented TC2 classic brick and tile 3 double bedroom dwelling will have you instantly feeling at home. The sunny dining/living area, off the spacious kitchen, opens on to a sheltered patio - ideal for your alfresco coffee while watching the family play in the large, barbecue-perfect rear lawn/garden area. The adjacent lounge can be opened for flow-through entertaining, or closed off with double French doors. A pellet fire is both a feature and ensures affordable warmth throughout the year. The separate laundry is off the kitchen and the toilet is separate from the bathroom. All bedrooms have built in dressing tables and wardrobes and there is plenty of storage throughout. The single garage has an additional room attached, which could be set up as a hobby/craft room, play room or sleep out. A new top quality neighbourhood shopping complex nearing completion is just down the street, Fendalton Mall and Bush Inn Centre only minutes away, multiple bus routes handy, and easy access to city or airport, round out why this is a top Christchurch location!
This is the perfect home in every way - for your life style and for your family's education from their primary to tertiary years. With family through school and graduated our vendors are ready to sell so the next lucky owners can now enjoy all these benefits!