12 Northland Road, Northland, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand

Current owners have lived in and loved this house for over 20 years. This sunny, enchanting villa blends Edwardian character and modern indoor-outdoor living with iconic Kelburn views, amazing birdlife and proximity to village shops, top schools, Victoria University, the Botanic Garden and Zealandia. Features include:

– Three bedrooms. Two generous singles and a spacious master that faces east for morning sun, plus a carpeted utility room under the house that could be a home gym or a teenager’s retreat

– Choice of two living areas: a formal sitting room with a gas fireplace, and a light-filled living room with exquisite views

– Easy-care indoor-outdoor flow to a large wrap around deck with a magnificent elm tree as the centrepiece for summer shade. Small vegetable garden, and lawn with clothesline. Sheltered from prevailing winds

– Sash and bay windows, high ceilings, tiled fireplace, French doors, matai floorboards and a claw-foot bath

– Insulated, plus a wood burner, heat pump, gas fire, and underfloor heating in the kitchen

– Replumbed, rewired and repiled for peace-of-mind

– Metres from a bus-stop and a short walk to the cable car for easy access to the city. Double car deck in a leafy street where parking is scarce. Potential for an electric car charger

– Short walk to two decile 10 primary schools, and zoned for Wellington College, Wellington Girls’ College and both co-educational high schools

– Well maintained steps down to the house

If you’re looking for a nature lover’s haven that is walking distance from the CBD, then this is the home for you!