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Built in a golden era, with its provenance stretching back more than 100 years, this delightful villa combined with garaging totals 165 sqms, and was one of the neighbourhood's first. Overlooking the Panmure Basin with picturesque and captivating white-picket-fence charisma from her retained early 20th Century embellishments, it's a treasure for lovers of character and New Zealand's architectural history.

A sympathetically modernised interior takes nothing away from the home's origins, where polished native Kauri floors glow warmly and pearly white walls reflect the light on a mostly extra high stud. A gracious sitting room enables both undisturbed entertaining or quiet time watching the water and displays vintage fire-surround and traditional feature wall. This room could revert to a double bedroom if desired though currently the home functions smoothly as three bedrooms and two modern bathrooms with master ensuite. The main living area is a versatile family hub comprising a fireplace for cozy winter nights, open plan dining and kitchen with colossal countertop and gas hob. French doors open out to a covered deck area where the outdoor gas fireplace is a clever installation within the old chimney stack. Step down onto a flat, fully-fenced north facing back yard that extends peace of mind if energetic youngsters want to play.

A standalone double garage has ample space and there's off street parking galore. Proximity to a vast range of excellent community facilities and amenities include the basin itself as a playground for a range of marine activities. Close to the Panmure Station for a train trip to the city, motorway access nearby and the tempting pull of retail therapy at Sylvia Park add up to a home that's located to please and a pleasure to love.

For more info, please call John & Jane 0800 WANT SOLD