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50 Selbourne Street,
Grey Lynn, Auckland City
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"Home is where the Art is"
Henry David Thoreau once claimed that he "has a real genius for staying at home," and, if his home is anything like this historic Grey Lynn transitional Villa, then it's not hard to see why he'd want to.
This wonderful home has been lived in and loved by the same family for the past 47 years and brings with it a wonderful balance of bohemian charm and covert coolness that is almost impossible to find in a new build. Selbourne Street, much like the surrounding Williamson, Crummer, and Dickens Streets, is named after the area's early landowners which, coupled with the home's age and pedigree, gives it an added sense of history and place in today's rapidly changing Auckland.
Additionally, for those with an eye for property and a penchant for design, 50 Selbourne Street is ripe for enhancement, offering ample opportunities to build on the homes classic bones and prepare it for its next chapter.
As to the composition of the home itself, 50 Selbourne Street is perfect for a young and growing family looking for a home close to the city, or perhaps for empty nesters looking for a project. The home boasts three spacious bedrooms, two living rooms and a wonderful 472m2 garden with a westerly aspect that is perfect for long balmy evenings under a setting sun with a sizzling BBQ and a bottle of rose with friends.
The home sits within easy reach of several reputable schools including Grey Lynn School, Pasadena and Ponsonby Intermediate, and Auckland Girl's Grammar and Western Springs College.
With regards to the surrounding areas, Grey Lynn and neighbouring Ponsonby are home to some of the best coffee and restaurants that Auckland has to offer. The home is also just around the corner from Farro Fresh and a short walk away from the local supermarket and Ponsonby Central, not to mention it's easy access to the rest of Auckland.
If this wonderful home at 50 Selbourne Street could be described in a word, it would be nostalgic. Its elegant architecture, uncurated interior, and cosy feel make it feel lived in and authentic. It's a house to call a home, and one I'm confident that Mr. Thoreau would happily stay in, given the chance.
This wonderful home has been lived in and loved by the same family for the past 47 years and brings with it a wonderful balance of bohemian charm and covert coolness that is almost impossible to find in a new build. Selbourne Street, much like the surrounding Williamson, Crummer, and Dickens Streets, is named after the area's early landowners which, coupled with the home's age and pedigree, gives it an added sense of history and place in today's rapidly changing Auckland.
Additionally, for those with an eye for property and a penchant for design, 50 Selbourne Street is ripe for enhancement, offering ample opportunities to build on the homes classic bones and prepare it for its next chapter.
As to the composition of the home itself, 50 Selbourne Street is perfect for a young and growing family looking for a home close to the city, or perhaps for empty nesters looking for a project. The home boasts three spacious bedrooms, two living rooms and a wonderful 472m2 garden with a westerly aspect that is perfect for long balmy evenings under a setting sun with a sizzling BBQ and a bottle of rose with friends.
The home sits within easy reach of several reputable schools including Grey Lynn School, Pasadena and Ponsonby Intermediate, and Auckland Girl's Grammar and Western Springs College.
With regards to the surrounding areas, Grey Lynn and neighbouring Ponsonby are home to some of the best coffee and restaurants that Auckland has to offer. The home is also just around the corner from Farro Fresh and a short walk away from the local supermarket and Ponsonby Central, not to mention it's easy access to the rest of Auckland.
If this wonderful home at 50 Selbourne Street could be described in a word, it would be nostalgic. Its elegant architecture, uncurated interior, and cosy feel make it feel lived in and authentic. It's a house to call a home, and one I'm confident that Mr. Thoreau would happily stay in, given the chance.
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School catchments
- Grey Lynn School Primary Years 1-6 State 0.35km
- Richmond Road School Primary Years 1-6 State 0.57km
- St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 0.65km
- St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn) Full primary Years 1-8 State integrated 0.89km
- Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) Primary Years 1-6 State integrated 0.96km
- Westmere School (Auckland) Primary Years 1-6 State 0.99km
- Ponsonby Intermediate Intermediate Years 7-8 State 1.4km
- Bayfield School Primary Years 1-6 State 1.4km
- Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School Primary Years 1-6 State 1.5km
- Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Secondary Years 9-15 State 1.6km
- Auckland Girls' Grammar School Secondary Years 9-15 State 1.7km
- Pasadena Intermediate Intermediate Years 7-8 State 1.7km
- Freemans Bay School Primary Years 1-6 State 1.8km
- Kōwhai Intermediate Intermediate Years 7-8 State 1.8km
- St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 1.9km
- Ponsonby Primary School Primary Years 1-6 State 2.0km
- Mt Albert School Primary Years 1-6 State 2.1km
- City 0-10 Composite Years 1-15 Private 2.2km
- The Busy Group New Zealand Limited Secondary Years 9-15 Charter 2.4km
- UP International College New Zealand Secondary Years 9-15 Private 2.5km
- Marist School (Mt Albert) Primary Years 1-6 State integrated 2.5km
- Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki Secondary Years 9-15 Charter 2.5km
- Aotearoa Infinite Academy Secondary Years 9-15 Charter 2.6km
- Marist College Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 2.6km
- Mt Albert Grammar School Secondary Years 9-15 State 2.9km
- Galaxy International College Secondary Years 9-15 Private 3.1km
- Auckland Grammar School Secondary Years 9-15 State 3.2km
- St Peter's College (Epsom) Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 3.2km
- TKKM o Nga Maungarongo Composite Years 1-15 State 3.3km
Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check enrolment zones and eligibility with the school. School data © Ministry of Education, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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