An Attainable Dream: 45 Hillier Place, Spreydon, Christchurch
An Attainable Dream: 45 Hillier Place, Spreydon, Christchurch
Imagine a home that is modern, affordable, located in one of the most attractive suburbs in Christchurch and designed with the long term in mind. That’s what you’ll find in Wolfbrook Residential’s boutique townhouse development, based in the popular neighbourhood of Spreydon.
The units are 4- or 5-Star Lifemark certified, making them safe, accessible and easily adaptable for the future. This development proves that Universal Design can be attainable at any life stage and budget.
Form and Function
The development at 45 Hillier Place, Spreydon is comprised of three two-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouses with garages, as well as a one-bedroom townhouse with off-street parking. Designed to be flexible to different needs, the first three units have a 4-Star Lifemark Rating and the fourth is completely accessible with a 5-Star Rating.
The townhouses include the following Universal Design features::
- Kitchen – Space to move, easily accessible appliances, slip-resistant flooring, close to the dining area
- Bathroom – Reinforced wall next to the toilet for future grab rail installation, wall-hung vanity with space beneath for wheel-chair users, a level-entry shower, slip-resistant flooring
- Bedrooms – Wide entrance, conveniently placed light switches and door handles, easy access to the bathroom, extra space around the bed
Designed to Last a Lifetime
Having an attractive, well-designed home is important, but it’s even more crucial that our homes are adaptable and work for every season of our lives. With all the townhouses at 45 Hillier Place being certified by Lifemark for their design and accessibility features, they can accommodate the diverse needs of individuals, their wider families and visitors at any stage, regardless of age or ability.
This means that homeowners can be confident in their investment, knowing their new home offers plenty of possibilities and can adapt to different lifestyles and life changes.
“Wolfbrook Residential have really thought ahead in ensuring this development meets Lifemark Standards,” says Geoff Penrose, Lifemark’s General Manager.
“Getting this right at the planning stage means that the homes will last the distance and continue to suit the owners’ needs as they evolve. With 4- and 5-Star Ratings, these townhouses are well designed for aging in place and are exceptionally usable, adaptable and safe.”
For the team at Wolfbrook Residential, designing the development to be accessible was a no-brainer.
“There is a very limited stock of accessibly designed homes in New Zealand’s open market, with some research suggesting it’s less than 2%,” says Will Todd, Development Manager at Wolfbrook Residential. “We don’t see many products on the market with a Lifemark rating, especially in Christchurch, and we wanted to do our part in building more accessible homes.”
“Lifemark was great to deal with and their enthusiasm for the project was encouraging. We look forward to working with them again in the future.”
The 45 Hillier Place development demonstrates that Universally Designed homes need no compromise. They are both beautiful and functional, and can fit into any budget or lifestyle preference.
