16 Ethel Street, Wakari, Dunedin City

First-home buyers and Villa lovers get ready because this property has got to be sold by Christmas! Bought as the first home for our vendors 20 years ago, this character villa has been lovingly restored and refreshed over their tenure to the beautiful property it is today. Privately located behind the roadside hedge, you enter the property and instantly see the care and attention that has been poured in over the years. The patio BBQ area is complimented by beautiful, sash French doors that provide effortless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. Inside the house the compliments continue as the vendors have maintained that character charm with their modern improvements including: • The country style kitchen with ample storage • Open-plan dining and living with woodburner • Contemporary tiled bathroom and toilet with underfloor heating and hidden laundry • Cental heating fueled by wetback • Three large double bedrooms adorned with original fireplaces (non-functional) • Partial double glazing on original joinery At the front of the property is a private, spacious lawn and garden that captures views and daylong sun. The time has come for our vendors to move onto their next chapter and leave behind their beloved home for the lucky new owners. Don't hesitate to view this property that has heart, character and elegance, all carefully improved with modern luxuries.

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This lovely home is filled with charming original features, such as four stunning tiled fireplaces and elegant high ceilings with intricate pressed tin designs. The spacious interior includes three large double bedrooms, one of which has its own en-suite plus a family bathroom. The wide hallway leads to a spacious lounge with a bay window, polished wooden floors and a built-in china cabinet. The sunny kitchen with it's soft mint bench-top and sky blue accent tiles creates a bright and inviting space to prepare meals while enjoying the view out to the front garden. The grounds are low maintenance and fully fenced with an enclosed carport at the rear and additional off-street parking at street frontage. The house is well-insulated and features two heat pumps for added comfort. With its three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and ample parking, this home offers a perfect city retreat being only a 5 minute drive to the centre of the city you can afford sleep in a little longer or soak up the sun and enjoy that second cup of coffee on the front veranda in tranquil surroundings. There is so much potential here for Villa lovers, 1st or 2nd home buyers to further enhance the this home and make it your own for years to come.

Buyers $549,000+

1950's cutting edge architecture meets modern day convenience and family versatility in this home that could be uniquely yours. Situated in Wakari, just a short walk from the school and perfectly positioned to capture views of the nearby hills you will love the attractive facade, cedar shingles and up to date paint scheme that welcomes you. Split over two levels, upstairs houses the living area and kitchen, enjoying all day sun, those lovely views and is kept toasty through winter with a pellet fire. The kitchen is centrally set with feature wood paneling and good storage. There are two bedrooms on this level both with wardrobes plus the bathroom and separate toilet. The lower level offers a further bedroom, with en-suite plus an office, another handy utility room, large separate laundry and internal access to the tandem double garage. This home offers lots of storage on both levels and is mostly double glazed. Outdoor entertainers will have options with the upper-level deck, linking to a lower-level deck via the retro spiral staircase. This is a unique property that has been loved by its owners for more than 40 years, be sure to view to see if this could be where your family memories are made.

Buyers $649,000+