What looks like a relatively small home from the roadside is in fact a surprisingly spacious family home with two living areas, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The lovely big kitchen has a coal range, electric oven, dishwasher, lots of bench space and loads of storage. There is room for a large dining table and a small desk/computer bay is already set up to work from home or for homework, with shelving and cupboards to keep things tidy.

The main living area has a gas fire to heat and opens into the sunny front lounge which is wonderful for entertaining, or as a quiet room or children’s playroom.

There are four double bedrooms, two have exceptional wardrobe storage, the third has a double wardrobe and the fourth is ideal for guests or extended family. The main bathroom can be accessed from the master bedroom or the hall. The second bathroom is alongside the guest bedroom. The interior has recently been painted, it has new drapes, new vinyl and new carpet.

The fabulous deck behind the house is a great area to enjoy the outdoors this summer. It looks over the back yard, the lawn area and across to the veggie garden.

The double garage might be old, but it has terrific space inside and the section is well fenced for children and pets with some nice garden borders.

Fairlie has great schools and a wonderful community to help bring up your family. The local sports and recreational facilities are terrific for a town of this size for all ages. Tekapo and Timaru are not far away so you can head to the beach or the lakes, the mountains and the hot pools.

If you are looking for a family home you should take a look at this one. It has the room and the space for everyone.

Price $550,000