Even at this quiet time of year, there are still some gems to be found in the capital’s crown. Here are our top picks for this weekend, and we suggest you phone the agent in advance to make sure that viewing times haven’t changed.
322 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay
This grand home has been re-built both inside and out, creating the comforts of a new build whilst proudly displaying the character aesthetic that will ensure that this property is protected and admired by future generations. The scale of work carried out to preserve this home is staggering and required a team of experts, including top architects, builders and award-winning seismic engineers.
The four levels are all connected via an internal Powerglide Lift making this the ideal apartment or lock and leave alternative. The attention to detail and craftsmanship throughout along with elegant and daring interior design skills have created a home likely to become an Oriental Bay icon.
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38 Tyndall Street, Waiwhetu
Located on the boundary of the Eastern foothills reserve in the Hutt Valley, 20 minutes approximately from Wellington City, this large character residence presides over 7,023sq m of lush park like grounds and mature plantings. Built in the early 1900s, the home offers spacious living options, large bedrooms, a sun-drenched conservatory, huge basement, garaging, storage and attic space. The home has many features including a large open entrance foyer with an impressive timber staircase and flooring throughout. There are also five ornate fire places, an impressive 12-foot stud ceiling height and sash windows - all lovingly restored.
13 Dasent Street, Karori
There’s a real art involved in successfully remodelling and refurbishing homes from earlier eras and the owners have come up trumps with their fresh take on this original architect-designed 5-bedroom 1960s house. They’ve made the most of all the space and light available in the living, dining and family areas, adding a gourmet kitchen and sleek, stylish bathrooms. Extensive decking provides a place for relaxing in summer and taking in the pleasing views of leafy green suburbia. Perfectly placed for schools, shopping and public transport this one’s definitely worth a look.
160 Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson
Anybody who thinks that romance is dead needs to pay a visit to this sensational property and take in all the perfectly restored period details with modern features sympathetically woven in. The formal lounge is practically big enough to double as a ballroom, and while the new kitchen is in keeping with the era it also has all the facilities a keen cook could possibly wish for. Add to that a generous 2.05ha garden, which is ripe for an imaginative, green-thumbed new owner, and you have all the ingredients for a perfect family home, in a quiet, semi-rural setting around 30 minutes’ drive from Wellington’s CBD.
1 Canary Way, Silverwood
If modern and low-maintenance is the biggest factor in your property hunt, then look no further than this smart and functional home with an extremely generous 319sq m of floor space. It was built as a show home in 2019 on a corner, with all-day sun and pleasant neighbourhood views. The kitchen is sure to appeal to entertainers and you can hide any mess away in the vast adjoining butler’s pantry. A media room with surround-sound will keep teenagers and sports fans happy, while families with young children will appreciate the fact that the section, with its extensive decking, is fully fenced, to ensure their safety.
2B 192 Willis Street, Wellington Central
Apartment living has a lot to recommend it, especially if you’re busy working and trying to get a foothold on that ever-more elusive property ladder. This little CBD cutie packs a lot into 60sq m, with one bedroom and one bathroom and a light-filled open plan kitchen/dining and living area. The kitchen is especially clever, with all mod-cons included in a very smart and compact space. You’ll be perfectly positioned for meandering to Cuba Street, the lively waterfront precinct and Te Papa. St Peters Apartments are well maintained and they are pet-friendly so Spot or Moggy is assured of a warm welcome.
33A Ngarara Road, Waikanae
They say that you should always snap up a builder’s own home and this is a very good example. Built 15 years ago, and in the agents words ‘lightly lived in’, it presents as good-as-new, but still has scope for you to add your own touch – perhaps with some new paint colours. At 280sqm, it will provide all the room that a family could possibly need and the three bedrooms each enjoy their own deck or balcony. The garden is an absolute delight, set amongst extensive decking with a gazebo, spa pool and a pretty tinkling water feature. Best of all, there is no lawn to mow. What’s more, you’re only around an hour away from Wellington CBD.
