25 Mountfort Street, Outram, Dunedin City

Cool country cottage in a cool country town. Set well back from the street, this property provides a private sanctuary where you can get away from it all, relax in the mature garden and just listen to the bird song. This spacious cottage has a rustic wooden exterior with a modern neutral interior so will appeal to a multitude of buyers looking for something with character and a lot of charm close to all the great local amenities this popular town has to offer. The floor plan gives you a choice of room options depending on your needs: Option 1: 3 bedrooms and 2 living areas or Option 2: 4 bedrooms and one lounge. The new open plan kitchen has a central island, dishwasher, wall oven and a large pantry and the dining room has a set of French doors that open out to a covered north facing patio, ideal for your morning coffee, summer evening BBQ's or just enjoying the lovely little microclimate that Outram has. Large picture windows in the living room provide a frame for views out to the private garden that surrounds the property and one of the delights of buying at this time of year is the long summer evenings sitting on the front porch which is drape in wisteria. The home has been well insulated and has a log burner, a heat pump in the dining room and an HRV system so has everything covered for the cooler months. There is a double garage with internal access, off street parking for several vehicles and numerous out-buildings to provide storage for both the toys and tools. Add to this a 2-bay woodshed, a separate workshop for the home handyman and is fully fenced for children and the pets so everyone will be happy.

Buyers $685,000+

For the young at heart the park-like surroundings and spacious low maintenance homes of the Willowfield development in Outram offer the kind of lifestyle you dream of. Not ready to down size too much and want to return to the days of enjoying a bit of space around you, then this lovely modern home offers the unique opportunity for both. "Willowfield" is set in a park like grounds within Outram, a short stroll to the local shops, cafe, bowling green and medical centre, all of which makes Outram a very pleasant place to live with it's semi-rural village atmosphere just minutes from Mosgiel. With fresh and tasteful decoration, this home offers all the benefits of spacious modern living but still with a warm homely feel. The living/dining area is open plan and flows out to a large patio area that enjoys plenty of sunshine and beautiful gardens. The galley kitchen is well-equipped with all the mod cons and enjoys the sun and garden views. There are two double bedrooms with great storage, plus a third room, great as a guest bedroom/home office or hobbies room. There is a lovely bathroom with toilet and double sink, a second separate toilet and a separate laundry, leading through to a double garage with great storage. Double glazed throughout with a heat pump and some underfloor heating this home will provide very comfortable living. Being a managed property, you don't have to mow the lawns if you don't want to so you can go on those extended holidays or spend your weekends as you choose. Come along and see the enjoyment living in Willowfield can offer. Contact Shoz for more information about Willowfield or to arrange a viewing 0275 143 218.

Buyers $749,000+

The rustic character on the outside of this home is complemented by a light, bright and modern family friendly interior. The freshly laid carpet in the living area offers a real treat underfoot and further brightens up this lovely sunny spot. A partition wall offers the feeling of separation in the living room but ensures it is open to the spacious kitchen and dining area. The modern kitchen has plenty of storage with not one but two pantries and a great sized breakfast bar. From here, French doors take you out to a covered patio perfect for upcoming summer evenings. Winters are sorted here also with a freestanding log burner and the HRV ensuring the home is dry. The central hallway provides a great layout for families with a nightstore heater keeping the area warm. There are four bedrooms on offer, handy office nook and a stunning brand-new bathroom with heated tiles next to separate second toilet. Internal access is provided to the double garage and laundry. The fenced rear yard offers easy care maintenance alongside handy outbuildings for storage. There is a ton of off-street parking provided with a space cleared for a resource consented shed which the new owner may wish to continue with. This property offers a great opportunity in this friendly community with fantastic amenities.

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