Get the best of both centuries
Here's an authentic Grey Lynn 'Bay Villa' with all its original charm, and all the modern refurbishments you could ever want.
It's an elevated and sunny property on the corner of Williamson Avenue and Harcourt Street that looks superb from the street and is even more impressive once you get inside.
Walk up to the imposing front door and you'll notice the 1900s leaded window beside it.
This welcoming wide entrance opens on to an elegant high-ceilinged hallway with period features and wooden floors.
On the right, you'll find the sun-drenched formal lounge with that genuine Grey Lynn bay window, a modern gas fire in a period hearth and a unique, cosy sofa nook with its own stained-glass window feature.
Further down, the polished wooden floors take you to the striking master bedroom with its superb and totally modern ensuite.
In the opposite wing of the house are the other three high-ceilinged bedrooms, the family bathroom and a separate laundry.
But the piece de resistance of this house is its gorgeous main living space, which is planned around an L-shaped open plan kitchen/dining/family room. What really makes this space special are the floor-to-ceiling fold-back doors that open out onto the patio and landscaped garden.
And the expensive refurbishment goes way beyond the decor and domestic facilities. The roof is newly steel clad, and there's a brand new and VERY LARGE double garage underneath the house opening on to Harcourt Street.
Not that you need to drive anywhere to get the best out of living here. The house is within zone for desirable schools and only a 3-minute walk to the supermarket and the Grey Lynn Central shops and a 4-minute walk to Grey Lynn Park. You can even stroll up to Ponsonby Road in about 14 minutes. But when it really comes to getting out of town for the weekend, you're just 10 minutes from the motorway on-ramps.
It's an elevated and sunny property on the corner of Williamson Avenue and Harcourt Street that looks superb from the street and is even more impressive once you get inside.
Walk up to the imposing front door and you'll notice the 1900s leaded window beside it.
This welcoming wide entrance opens on to an elegant high-ceilinged hallway with period features and wooden floors.
On the right, you'll find the sun-drenched formal lounge with that genuine Grey Lynn bay window, a modern gas fire in a period hearth and a unique, cosy sofa nook with its own stained-glass window feature.
Further down, the polished wooden floors take you to the striking master bedroom with its superb and totally modern ensuite.
In the opposite wing of the house are the other three high-ceilinged bedrooms, the family bathroom and a separate laundry.
But the piece de resistance of this house is its gorgeous main living space, which is planned around an L-shaped open plan kitchen/dining/family room. What really makes this space special are the floor-to-ceiling fold-back doors that open out onto the patio and landscaped garden.
And the expensive refurbishment goes way beyond the decor and domestic facilities. The roof is newly steel clad, and there's a brand new and VERY LARGE double garage underneath the house opening on to Harcourt Street.
Not that you need to drive anywhere to get the best out of living here. The house is within zone for desirable schools and only a 3-minute walk to the supermarket and the Grey Lynn Central shops and a 4-minute walk to Grey Lynn Park. You can even stroll up to Ponsonby Road in about 14 minutes. But when it really comes to getting out of town for the weekend, you're just 10 minutes from the motorway on-ramps.