Why change a winning formula? This dapper Ashburton house has been built to one of Milestone Homes’ original plans, which has evolved to become one of the firm’s most popular. It’s easy to understand why. Three bedrooms, plus open-plan living, a slick kitchen, two well-appointed bathrooms, a separate laundry and a garage with internal access, all add up to one smart, stylish cost-effective home. It’s ideal for first-home buyers and those wanting to downsize, although the house, clad in pale brick and black horizontal Linea weatherboard, will appeal to many more.
At 127sqm, the house is cosy without ever feeling small. You can chalk much of the light, spacious feeling up to the L-shape open-plan zone, which flows from the kitchen into the dining room and then into the lounge. The kitchen, with white subway tiles and a breakfast bar, maximises every centimetre of space. With this house, the dining-living area is effectively doubled thanks to sliding doors that open to a covered private patio. The three sunny bedrooms have built-in ward-robes and the main room has its own ensuite. There’s storage aplenty. The large single garage is connected to the house by a separate laundry. Clever design, top-notch craftsmanship, tasteful decor and durable, low-maintenance materials – it’s all here in one appealing, value-for-money package.
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Gold