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www.manawatustandard.co.nz Manawatu Standard Saturday, May 21, 2011 47Character referenceEmbracing the past andenjoying its beauty is allpart of owning a characterhome. Emma Goodwinrevels in a property thatsimply oozes old-worldcharm with contemporarycomfort.Throw away the car keys, dust offthe armchair and get ready toenjoy life so close to the city butstill remaining a family haven inyour own little piece of history.This character home is immaculatelyresented from the front gate to the backence and there is little for you to do otherhan unpack, roll out the rugs, make theeds and put the kettle on.From the pavement, this property has allhe attributes of street appeal. Delightfulopiary punctuate a small stretch of frontawn. The covered porch is the perfectlace to greet guests and take their coatsnd there’s space enough to put a seat toit and watch the world pass you by.Step inside and high studs, polishedloors and stunning timber accents showff the home’s pedigree and as you peerAt a glanceLocation: 6 Pascal Street.How big: House 143 square metres,section 697 square metres.How much: To be sold at auctionJune 16 at 1pm unless sold priorWhat you get: A stunning threebedroomcharacter property withpotager garden minutes from town.Marketed by: Rosalie Buchanan atHarcourts 027 617 5829 or06 329 2191.On the web: harcourts.co.nz refPN3355.See it: Sunday, May 22, from4-4.40pm.into every room your desire to own it getsstronger and stronger.Three bedrooms lead off the widehallway and each one is delightfullydecorated, with a stunning tiled fireplacein one. Sash windows, brass handles,feature ceilings, soft colours on the wallsand built-in wardrobes add up to deliciousspaces you will love to relax in.The bathroom is a vision with its timbercistern, light decor and the deep andgorgeous clawfoot bath, which just begsfor bubbles. Whether they are in the bathor in a glass is up to you.The kitchen can only be described as acook’s dream and timber and stainlesssteeltake centre stage. The gently curvedisland work surface is edged with a bar top,so pull up a stool, grab a glass and startanticipating dinner.The original range has been transformedto house a side board and on the otherside of a brick chimney stack is a woodburner, which warms the dining room. Andwhile we’re on the subject of the diningroom, this is a spot that is perfectlypositioned to watch the sun set as youdine. A room with great atmosphere andcharm, it is enhanced by the soft raysplaying across the polished floors.Open the French doors and step out onto the deck to enjoy a gentle breeze andlook over the potager garden where thevegetables for your dinner can be grown.Unlike many character homes that canbe dark due to their design, this home hasno lack of light or places to enjoy it.The terracotta floor in the sun roomcreates a Mediterranean feel and a hatchopens to the dining room, giving thefeeling of openness yet still maintaining itsown identity.There’s a spacious garage, off-streetparking, covered veranda and fully alarmedto keep all your treasures safe and sound.