Christchurch Benchmark

The Christchurch Benchmark Tomorrow’s Showhome is worth visiting for anyone who is thinking of building or renovating because it showcases not just solar water heating, but other ideas in heating, insulation and energy efficiency.

The home features double glazing, heat pumps, under-floor heating, and a higher specification of insulation, as well as energy-efficient appliances.

Energy efficient design

Energy efficiency is just one important aspect of Future-Proof Building.  The home interior includes stylish modern designs coupled with the classic simple lines and the kitchen has been custom-designed to have a contemporary feel that suits lifestyle’s today and into the future.

Sustainable building

The showhome demonstrates that building a home using quality materials and practices is a sustainable investment. Decisions that make a home more comfortable today save money in the future and add value to homes in the long term.

Located in convenient Gainsborough

This showhome is located in the convenient Gainsborough area and is the perfect lifestyle alternative, where you can enjoy the space of a unique residential design concept with glorious sections averaging 2700m2.  

It is the only master planned development in Canterbury offering lifestyle sections with all the services of an exclusive suburban development. Gainsborough has reticulated gas to and sewerage from each of these spacious sections as well as stylishly appointed parks and reserves and many other traditional touches.