Increasingly rare are the opportunities to buy a charming villa on family sized grounds. It stands as an example of a time gone by, with gracious bay windows and a veranda, set on 1246m2 of land on Clyde Rd.

Exuding character and style, from the wonderful stained-glass windows that feature in many rooms to the deep skirting boards and high ceilings, this home remains sympathetic to the era of its construction.

Later additions enhance the original design and provide the space required for large family living and entertaining.

Our desire for easy indoor-outdoor flow is taken care of. Most rooms have vistas of, and open to, verandahs and the beautiful gardens. With established trees and privacy, a sense of tranquility is easily felt.

This is a home with real family potential: over a quarter of an acre for the children to play in, with a small inground children's pool behind a hedgerow. With room for two cars and a workshop in the large garage, and parking space for a boat or trailer, family needs are taken care of.

The three living rooms provide options for formal and informal living, as does the homestead-sized kitchen with a wood-burner and wetback. There is an opportunity to reflect your own style, with much potential to enhance or subdivide, now or in the future.

Well positioned near Deans Bush, the University of Canterbury, CBHS and CGHS, the location is desirable. Children can easily access the nearby major cycle-way.

Such opportunities are increasingly rare in Christchurch post-earthquakes, with many properties already lost. I encourage you to consider this special opportunity. I welcome your early inspection.