Property Description

Originally designed by Darren O'Neil Architects and thoughtfully modernised by our owners in 2015 with Boyd Chamberlain Architecture, 14 and 16 Idris Road stand together as one of the few genuine estate-style properties still to be found in Fendalton.

The substantial 425m2 residence provides multiple living spaces, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and a poolhouse, and enjoys two titles comprising more than 2,000m2 of land. This remarkable offering balances scale, amenity and comfort in a way rarely seen so close to the city.

Enjoying an entirely north-facing aspect, the house was built to capture natural light from sunrise to sunset, with each living space and the kitchen opening out onto the north facing patio. The living configuration offers flexibility for entertaining or retreat; a media room fitted with a projector, drop-down screen and built in speakers keeps the crowd entertained. In the kitchen a walkthrough scullery, an abundance of storage, and 90cm cooking appliances makes short work of family and friend dinners, highlighting the home's considered design.

The primary suite is grand in proportion, with a walk-in wardrobe and a fully tiled en suite, and sits on the north-west corner of the second story, with 3 other north facing bedrooms and 2 bathrooms also found upstairs. A full suite remains on the ground floor, perfect for guests, a teenager, or to be saved for single level living in future, as well as an office complete with built-in cabinetry, bookcases, and a desk. Comfort is assured year-round with underfloor heating to be found throughout, ducted heating systems and multiple heat pumps to make short work of climate control even in a home of this size. An oversized double garage with drive-through access leaves room for boats, trailers or toys. A saltwater pool, pool house (with its own bathroom and living space), built-in speaker system, louvred outdoor kitchen with a wood fire and pizza oven, are all designed to make entertaining effortless. The adjoining astro-turf court ensures sport and recreation are as much a part of daily life as relaxation.

In close proximity to many of Christchurch's top schools, be they private or public (zoned for CBHS,CGHS and Burnside High), and handy to transport routes to the rest of the city, it's a location renowned for its access to amenities and it's easy to see why.
Together, these two titles represent a unique proposition: an elegant, modernised home on a truly generous scale, sympathetically updated without pretension, paired with grounds that offer every reason to stay home and enjoy. Capturing natural light from sunrise to sunset, this is estate living in the heart of Fendalton.