Property listing ID: 914754
Meticulously modernised and oriented to capture uninterrupted Sky Tower views, this pivotally located villa on a coveted city fringes street has Ponsonby's vibrant cosmopolitan precinct and outstanding amenities within a close radius. With a detached studio in the back yard, the property is likely to appeal to those who may want to work or create from home while the proximity of first-rate schooling favours growing families. The character exterior of the two-storey weatherboard home includes a fenced front courtyard integrating a small, covered veranda. This is accessed from an elegantly chic living room complete with sumptuous full-length drapes and cosy heat pump. Lofty high stud ceilings and timber floors pay homage to times past, while white toned walls and well-lit open plan spaces reflect a modern aesthetic. French doors lead from both living and dining areas to north facing deck, large brick patio, and private back garden for year-round entertainment options. North facing orientation means an abundance of sun and natural light, while a pleasant garden outlook encapsulates the lean-to studio. A galley design kitchen offers a sleek alliance of marble slab, crisp white and dark oak cabinetry and stainless-steel Bosch appliances. The main bedroom downstairs boasts both plantation shutters and full-length drapes while two more bedrooms upstairs incorporate ample attic storage, and one has a skyline-facing Juliet balcony. The home's minimalist bathroom integrates shower, wall-hung basin, toilet and a hideaway laundry. The freehold 306 sqm (approx.) fenced section is within a short walk of parks and Freemans Bay School, Ponsonby Intermediate and St Mary's College. Handy for all routes to the city by public transport and car this is a rare slice of history in a prestigious neighbourhood.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Aaron Foss (Mission Bay) , Dan Barry (Mission Bay)