The original homes in Roseneath is two streets away from the city's most expensive real estate of Oriental Bay, where according to OneRoof Valocity data the median value is $2.615 million.
Roseneath properties are rarely on the market, with only 12 selling in the whole of 2019.
Built in 1904 this hilltop home has sensational views across the harbour and city. The wooden six-bedroom and three-bedroom architectural landmark if for sale by tender, closing February 26.
The 272 sq m house on the elevated section on the corner of 19 The Crescent in Oriental Bay still has its original wooden staircase, parquet floors and view-facing sash windows.
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The views from 19 The Crescent in Roseneath are stunning. Photo / Supplied.
Bayley's real estate agent Ann Curtis who marketing the property says this is a prime location, within walking distance to Wellington city along the waterfront.
“It’s one of the most expensive areas in Wellington and the house is a landmark in the corner, it’s a one-off stunning property."
Being on the hill the house provides all-day sun and sensational views of the bay, Curtis says.
The property has a CV of $2.2m with a big chunk of $1,530,000 being the land value, according to the council's 2018 valuation. It last sold in March 2004.
The 1904 Wellington built was recently renovated but still; has original wooden floor floors. Photo / Supplied.
The ground floor has a self-contained two-bedroom apartment with its own entrance, which is ideal for teenagers, guest or AirBnb.
There’s a lift connecting the downstairs apartment and the living area with a dining room, kitchen and an open fire on the first floor.
The renovated kitchen has plenty of storage, a marble table top and bar sitting that opens up to the rear courtyard and garden with the outdoor fireplace.
Upstairs, the house has four spacious bedrooms which get all day-sun, one of which is a master bedroom.
The house also has a customised wine-cellar and a two-car garage.
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