Dorothy's room

Papanui, Christchurch 8053

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟑𝟒𝐬𝐪𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 & 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐢

𝘈 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘈 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦.

Looking for somewhere that feels more like your own private retreat than a typical flatting arrangement?

This newly built home suits someone who genuinely values a calm, independent lifestyle - not as a compromise, but as a preference. If you enjoy having your own space, keeping a quiet routine, and living in a respectful low-noise environment, you’ll likely feel very comfortable here.

Located downstairs in our modern new home in Papanui, this spacious 34sqm furnished suite offers an unusual level of independence while still enjoying the convenience of a shared household.

With your own ensuite, fridge/freezer, hot water cylinder, individually metered power and private covered deck, you can enjoy your own space without having to manage an entire household.

🎮 A little bonus if you’re into gaming, anime, technology or Japanese culture! We have a few like-minded people in the household, so it’s always nice to meet someone who shares similar interests. 🎮

✦ YOUR PRIVATE SUITE

Designed with separate sleeping and living areas, giving you considerably much more room than a standard bedroom.

• Private sleeping and living zones: Sliding door separates the bedroom from your living/workspace area.
• Your own covered deck: Direct access to the garden through your ranch slider.
• Private ensuite: Modern bathroom with a generous vanity and quality fixtures.
• Your own LG 243L fridge/freezer: No need to share fridge shelves.
• Your own 133L hot water cylinder: Independent hot water supply.
• Your own individual LAN port: for fast and stable connection.
• Individual power meter: Pay for your own suite’s electricity usage.
• Fully furnished: Double bed and mattress, sofa, coffee table, desk and chair.
• Ample storage: Full-height built-in wardrobes.
• Full blackout curtains and easy-care flooring.

✦ SHARED FACILITIES

• Modern open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.
• Your own lockable kitchen storage.
• Dedicated flatmate washer and dryer (separate from the owners’ facilities).
• Fortnightly professional cleaning of common areas.
• Daily robot vacuum to help keep shared spaces tidy.
• High-speed unlimited fibre internet is included.

✦ THE HOUSEHOLD

We’re a professional couple who live upstairs. Easy-going, respectful and big fans of anime, gaming and Japanese culture.

Our household is more about mutual respect and personal space than constant socialising. Everyone is considerate, cleans up after themselves and generally enjoys coming home to a peaceful environment.

This arrangement tends to work particularly well for aged 25-40 independent working professionals, postgraduate students, people working from home, gamers and anyone who appreciates a quieter lifestyle.

A note about pets: We have resident cats and maintain a cat-friendly household. Unfortunately, the household isn’t suitable for dogs.

✦ LOCATION – PAPANUI

Conveniently located near everyday amenities:

• 15-minute walk to Northlands Mall and Papanui shops.
• 5-minute walk to major bus routes (27, 125 and Orbiter).
• Approximately 8 minutes’ drive to University of Canterbury and Christchurch Airport.
• Approximately 10 minutes’ drive to Christchurch CBD.

✦ RENT & TERMS

• Rent: $320/week (single occupancy only)

• Shared expenses: $20/week in summer (Oct - Apr) and $27/week in winter (May - Sep). Covers shared-area electricity, unlimited fibre internet, extra rubbish collection, professional cleaning and shared appliance usage.

• Suite electricity: Individually metered and paid separately (typically around $30–$50/month).

• Parking: Optional secure off-street parking is available

• Bond: 4 weeks’ rent.

• Available: From 10 December 2026.

• Minimum stay: 6 months; ideally looking for someone interested in staying 12 - months or longer.

The property is smoke- and vape-free, and we’re looking for someone who appreciates a peaceful, respectful household. No parties.

✦ INTERESTED?

We’d love to hear a little about you!

Please send us a short introduction covering:

• What you do for work or study.
• A little about your lifestyle and daily routine.
• Your preferred move-in date and intended length of stay.
• Any interests or hobbies you’d like to share.

We appreciate a little introduction rather than just an availability enquiry, as finding someone who genuinely enjoys this style of living is important to us.

We’ll be in touch with prospective matches to arrange a viewing.

Looking forward to meeting our next flatmate! 😊

🗾日本人のワーキングホリデーの方も大歓迎です！🏯

最低6か月程度ご滞在いただける方を探しています。家の中では基本的に英語で生活していますが、オーナーは簡単な日本語も話せますので、安心してお問い合わせください 😊

We are the homeowners, a mature, professional couple. We previously worked overseas and now collaborate with the Ministry of Justice, mostly working from home while living separately upstairs. We are easy-going, respectful, big anime and game fans and have previously worked in Japanese companies and still travel there often. We understand and appreciate a quiet, tidy, and peaceful home environment and are looking for flatmate who value the same.

Current flatmates are Professionals, Graduate Student and Phd Student - all respectful, independent, and easy to live with.