Fifty years has seen change and chance alter the fabric of Fendalton. This property has a special history for its owners - their children, canoeing the Avon nearby; as teens, larking in Riccarton Bush and meeting secretly in the lush grounds of Deans House; as young adults walking sociably into Riccarton and to fun in the city centre.

Holding strong ground on TC2, this property is so admired for its peace and tranquillity, occupying a treasured spot at the heart of Christchurch's heritage locality. Near vibrant weekly farmers and artisan markets, traditional Girls and Boys High Schools, Medbury and RangiRuru, the University and a short walk to ethnic and fine dining restaurants/cafes and contemporary shopping, it is a stone's throw from the re-budding CBD yet a world away from it. The essence of what makes Christchurch the garden city it is, resides in this home, in its perfect place on the green fringe.

With rooms distinctly positioned in a layout re-designed and modified to appreciate all the aspects of this unique site, there is a versatility and flexibility that makes this home something of a transformer. The garage, with dual his 'n' her workshops (a studio and a man-cave), and the garden, with BBQ enclosure and secluded patio to site a spa or to just sit and reflect in the shade; the extra touches that only decades of thoughtful improvements could add to this property.

As a much loved family home, or much admired residence, it is presently an established character classic, potentially a classy contemporary revamp, its setting on the sunny, north side of Canterbury's last sole remnant Kahikatea forest that's irreplaceable.

Here and Now, 13 Ngahere Street is undoubtedly here for the future, with a rich history and a story that will keep on telling.