130 Merton Road, Fernside

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Deadline Sale: Offers Close 1 pm Wednesday 24th September 2025 (unless sold prior)

Grand Elegance Meets Lifestyle Living - First Time to Market in 25 Years

Set amidst the sought-after lifestyle enclave of Fernside, this exceptional 445sqm residence offers a timeless and generous family haven with space, tranquillity, and sophistication in equal measure. Built with pride and immaculately maintained by its sole owner since new, this substantial five-bedroom plus office home is beautifully set on a picturesque lifestyle block framed by established trees, lush gardens, and versatile paddocks.

Step inside to discover an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and family zone that flows seamlessly to the serene outdoors - ideal for entertaining or simply soaking up the peaceful garden outlook. Complementing the living areas is a grand formal lounge, perfect for hosting or unwinding in refined comfort. The luxurious master suite is located downstairs, complete with a spacious ensuite boasting a tiled shower, deep bath, dual vanities, and a separate toilet. A guest bedroom, home office, and another full bathroom round out the ground floor, while three additional bedrooms and another bathroom with separate toilet are found upstairs.

Year-round comfort is ensured, with multiple heating options including a large log fire, a gas fire, heat pumps, and underfloor heating to most tiled areas. The home is bathed in sun, very well insulated, and designed to maintain warmth and comfort through all seasons.

This is an exceptionally well-proportioned and classically styled home - perfect for large families, blended households, or those simply seeking more room to live, entertain, and enjoy the good life.

Property Highlights

- 5 spacious bedrooms plus a dedicated office

- 3 full bathrooms, including a large ensuite with bath, tiled shower, double vanities, and separate toilet

- Expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area with excellent indoor-outdoor flow

- Elegant formal lounge for additional living or entertaining space

- Large log fire, gas fire, multiple heat pumps, and underfloor heating to most tiled areas

- Bathed in natural sunlight and very well insulated throughout

- Separate laundry and oversized double internal-access garage

- Extensive storage throughout the home

- Beautifully landscaped gardens with established trees and manicured lawns

- Raised vegetable gardens, garden shed, and an orchard with a variety of fruit trees

- Hazelnut plantation and functional paddocks for livestock

- Private well with irrigation system, and taps conveniently located around the property

- Substantial shed wth 3-phase power to the board, roller doors, workbench, and shelving

- Sealed sweeping driveway and impressive, welcoming entrance

- One careful owner since new - meticulously maintained over 25 years

- Prime Fernside location - less than 5km to Rangiora, 3 minutes to Fernside School, and 25 minutes to Christchurch Airport (approx.)

This is a rare offering in one of North Canterbury's most prestigious rural pockets. On the market to be sold - don't delay.

Call Adrian today for more information or to arrange your viewing.

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