This home was built in 1920 when rimu was prevalent in constructing the house structures. Rimu is solid and strong like steel. We didn't get verification on the extension of the rimu usage in this house, the building report shows this house is in excellent condition. 

There were extensive renovations, it's a modern home for you to enjoy and has the Ilam Stream on the boundary at the back that his home has access to. 
There are beautiful front and  back gardens, both are big and easy to maintain. The land is 1007m2, fully fenced and gated. 

It's a big home with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and three toilets, two hot water cylinders (250 litres and 180 litres). 

Many features certainly make your living like a VIP's every day, including central heating, security alarm system, dishwasher, oven self cleaner, Insinkerator, double kitchen sink, waste disposer, heated towel rail in each bathroom. An icemaker fridge/freezer can be included. 

It's gas cooker which is desirable to many people who want strong fire. 
The north facing lounge is spacious and is partitioned into two parts. It opens to a big patio that's a part of the beautiful and good sized front garden. 

All bedrooms are doubles. Three are downstairs, and two upstairs. One upstairs is super sized, the other upstairs one is a big double. One downstairs is also a big double and has walk-in wardrobe. 

One bathroom is on each level. Both bathrooms are gorgeous, and have separate shower and bath. The downstairs bathroom and toilet are separate. The upstairs one includes a toilet. The third toilet has its access from the outside. 

The garage is an automatic tandem double.

This home is in a highly sought after location and one of Christchurch most prestigious neighbourhoods. It's opposite the big Fendalton Park, just 7 minutes walk to university. It's  Zoned  Christchurch Girls and Christchurch Boys High Schools. The private boys primary school (Years 1 to 8) is just 6 minutes walk away. It's zoned Ilam School (Year 1-6) and Kirkwood Intermediate (Year 7-8)