Organising a major renovation of this classic 1920s bungalow and bringing it into the 21st century with a clever reimagining of the existing layout proved quite a challenge for the current owner – who is a builder by trade – due to Covid 19 lockdowns.
“There were a lot of Zoom meetings involved,” says the owner of 16 Bellwood Avenue in Mount Eden, who has put his home on the market.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property with off-street parking has an RV of $2.85 million, and will be sold at auction on November 6. According to OneRoof records, the home last changed hands in June 2020 for $1.6m.
Award-winning architects Pac Studio were given what the owner describes as fairly free rein and came up with a spectacular plan, then work got underway taking place in and around the material shortages and supply issues, which occurred from time to time throughout the year.
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“We really thought their design made great use of all the spaces inside and out and I enjoyed the process of building it,” he says.
At the front of the house is a luxury master suite with a stylish tiled bathroom and walk-through wardrobe.
Equally spectacular is the family bathroom with its warm golden hues and all four bedrooms are bathed in light, with fresh neutral décor throughout the property.
Also in the front part of the house is a separate family room or lounge which features elegant bay windows and sparkling leadlight windows.
The renovation for the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was designed by Pac Studio and built by the current vendor who is a builder by trade. Photo / Supplied
Pac Studio’s magic kicks in with a large extension at the rear where the sleek and streamline, effortlessly stylish kitchen is the hub of the home and a true entertainer’s dream with top-end appliances.
The entire space opens out to sheltered decking with an outdoor fireplace, boardwalk pathways, freshly installed, easy-care landscaping and there’s an added bonus of off-street parking for two vehicles behind security gates, with an intercom system.
The house offers ample storage space both under the house and in the attic and the extension has double glazing while central heating and cooling make every season comfortable.
Quiet and friendly Bellwood Avenue is one of Mount Eden’s best-kept secrets and lies just a few minutes from Morningside, Kingsland and Eden Quarter.
The owner says that he enjoys a beer and has several favourite bars in the area.
Pac Studio’s magic kicks in with a large extension at the rear where the sleek and stylish kitchen is the hub of the home. Photo / Supplied
The vendor says the design made use of all the spaces inside and out, and he enjoyed the process of building it. Photo / Supplied
Public transport is easily accessible, and the property is zoned for Mount Eden Normal School, Kowhai Intermediate and Mount Albert Grammar. Eden Park’s close proximity is another highlight.
He and his family are relocating to be closer to extended family and they feel very proud of what they’ve achieved at Bellwood Avenue.
Robyn Ellson, from Ray White, Mount Eden, sees many high-quality renovations in the course of her work but says that she’s especially impressed with this one. She is marketing the property with Josh Powell.
“This is a pretty remarkable chance to own an architecturally-designed home that has been rebuilt from top to toe. Pac Studio are incredibly good at what they do, and their signature details are all here in the Western Hemlock ceilings and cool weatherboard plus batten-clad exterior,” she says.
“They’ve captured the light to make the ambiance of this home simply divine – and all this in an amazing central Mount Eden location.”
