51 Fairview Crescent, Kelburn, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand

It’s not just Edwardian romantics who will adore this superbly upgraded three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa with brilliant late sun. It beautifully blends period trappings and modern improvements in a lovely birdsong setting that’s part of an enclave of iconic character homes handy to the city. Features include:

– Three double-bedrooms and bonus of newly-built sleep-out in a ‘secret garden’ with sweeping views

– Choice of upstairs and downstairs bathrooms: both tastefully designed with one featuring a claw-foot bath and stain-glassed window

– Large living room that faces northwest for afternoon sun and wonderful valley views over Northland: where better to curl up on the bay window seat and while away the day?

– Separate kitchen and dining room, each with French doors to sheltered al fresco courtyard that steps up to lawn and raised vegetable beds, all safely fenced and gated

– Native trees surrounding the house, attracting Tui, Kaka and Piwakawaka

– Enhanced for warmth and comfort, with recently-fitted radiator central heating, feature gas fireplace and heat pump plus double-glazing in the sunny master

bedroom

– Oodles of original character-native timber joinery, sash windows, polished floorboards, high stud, cottage doors, tiled fireplace – combined with

improvements like skylights in the dining room and bathroom to maximise natural light

– Family-friendly location that’s zoned for some of Wellington’s best schools, including Kelburn Normal School, Wellington College and Wellington Girls’ College

– Fantastic storage – three sheds plus a single garage on road reserve in a quiet street

If you want to immerse yourself in sun, character and charm, within a picturesque stroll of Victoria University, Kelburn Village and the Botanic Garden and catch the cable car into town.