Why buy a new townhouse over this?!

Auction | Wednesday 4th February 2026 from 10:00am (unless sold prior), Holmwood Auction Rooms, 397 Ilam Road

Set in the established Carmichael Courts, this generously sized two-bedroom unit stands out for its space, comfort, and flexibility - plus the rare bonus of a double garage (a real unicorn in today's market).

Inside, you'll find two living areas, giving you options for families, flatmates, or working from home. If you'd prefer more bedrooms, the second living space can be easily converted into a third bedroom (subject to renovations/consents as required). The home has been thoughtfully updated with a new kitchen (2021), new heat pump in the dining room (2025), and double glazing in both bedrooms plus the lounge. A DVS system is already in place, along with a second heat pump in the hallway, delivering the extra comfort you want in a home like this.

Outside, enjoy easy-care living with a new deck, new fencing, guttering replaced (2021), and a roof repaint (approx. 2024) - meaning much of the hard work has already been done. All of this sits in a super-handy Upper Riccarton location, close to shops, public transport, and an easy commute into the CBD.

And the list of improvements keeps going: they replaced the carpet shortly after taking ownership, a new garage door was installed last year, and the driveway and hot water cylinder were replaced in 2020-2021.

So, why choose this over a new townhouse? It's the space. Come view the property and you'll feel it immediately - it's genuinely liveable. Room for the cars, room for your books and a large couch, room for a proper dining table. There's space for a dog in the yard, plenty of storage, and a massive master bedroom that new builds often can't compete with.

I've seen a lot of townhouses - come and see why this well-maintained 1980s home blows the competition away.

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