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28 Solway Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch City

Deadline Sale 3rd Mar

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120m²

Home in top location with renovation potential

A smart, easy-going home for those looking to lead an uncomplicated life. Set across a tidy 120m² footprint, this two-bedroom residence in Ilam is tailored for couples, downsizers, or empty-nesters who want comfort without the hassle of excess upkeep, and a location that does the heavy lifting. Option to renovate the home to your own taste and liking is surely a bonus.Inside, the living and dining zones are naturally connected, creating a relaxed central setting for everyday routines and low-key entertaining. Sliding doors extend this area straight out to the patio, making it easy to drift between indoors and out when the weather plays along. The kitchen is neat, compact and efficient, keeping everything within reach: ideal for weeknight meals or slow weekend breakfasts.Two well-proportioned bedrooms sit apart from the main living areas, offering privacy and flexibility. One works beautifully as a guest room or home office, letting you adapt the layout as life changes. The bathroom is practical and well placed, while the internal-access garage adds convenience, doubling as secure storage and housing the laundry.Outside, a fully fenced garden wraps around the home: manageable, private, and just enough green to enjoy without spending your weekends caught up in maintenance. Think morning coffee outdoors, a bit of pottering, or a safe space for visiting grandkids or pets.Location is where this address really earns its stripes. Positioned in sought-after Ilam, you’re close to everyday amenities, and within easy reach of Christchurch’s centre. Christchurch Airport and State Highway 1 are both readily accessible, making travel and commuting refreshingly straightforward. Homes of this size and sensibility in Ilam don’t appear often. If this feels like your next, chapter, it’s worth acting on. Get in touch with Jaggy Bhupal to take a closer look

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Type

Unit

Property ID

16159

Listed on

16/02/2026

Updated

15 minutes ago

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Listed for sale on OneRoof for 2 days (last updated on 16 February) and was last sold in 2013 for $350,000. OneRoof now estimates this property to be $595,000 and its latest rating valuation by Christchurch City council is $550,000 as of 2022. There are 9 2-bedroom properties for sale nearby. There are 24 properties for sale in Ilam.

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1 days

Type of title

Cross-Lease

Floor area

120m²

Decade of Built

1970s

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Ilam, Christchurch City

Ilam is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Christchurch, one of 116 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Ilam is the 11st largest suburb of Christchurch in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Ilam provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1910 - 1919. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1960 - 1969. Residential housing stock in Ilam is made up of approximately 99% residential housing and 1% residential investment housing properties.

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