3 Kanawa Street, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5036, New Zealand
Surrounded by native trees, shrubs, and flowers, with lush, carpet-like lawns this superb 1970s vintage home has been superbly cultivated. Set back on the plot it stretches away from the roadside, leading you past the double garage and across the sun-drenched front deck. Screens and trees keep things private, while the covered pergola shields you from the elements.
Another vine-strewn pergola at the side of the property leads to the expansive rear garden and the code-compliant sleepout. This is a blooming wonderful addition to the property as it’s fully insulated and double-glazed with its own toilet and shower room. It even has kitchen-ready plumbing so it could easily bring rental income or be used as a self-contained space for family members who want a little more privacy.
The rear garden spans the width of the plot with a cleverly-hidden clothes line area, a wood shed, and lots of well-planned places tastefully designed to create a serene outside space. Across the back of the house is a wide covered verandah with cafe blinds that can be opened or closed depending on the weather, with space for al fresco dining, sun lounging, and BBQing.
The inside of the house is just as welcoming. A super-sized family room with a nearly-new log burner, heat transfer system, and heat pump links with the spacious dining and new kitchen.
The three bedrooms are generously proportioned – one of them would make a great work-from-home office with its views of the front garden and decking. The family bathroom and separate loo have been recently renovated, and there’s brand-new carpeting too. Also an internal access double garage.
