Abiding by rules of good real estate that you buy for the sun and best possible address because these are fixed, this two-level 1920s villa scores the bullseye on both counts. Nestled on a prestigious urban cul de sac and mellowing in places, the home awaits someone with the Midas touch to burnish the gold. With prime location and sunny elevation capturing unrestricted views of Sky Tower spire and Mt Eden summit this is a solid start for buyers passionate about post-colonial architecture. The layout has scope to derive income helping pay down the mortgage faster or possibly to finance any extensions and renovations as needed.

Original native timber floors anchor a largely white interior with the typical high stud panelled ceilings enhancing the sense of space and light. At the rear a large open plan lounge and dining area has two heat pumps, decommissioned corner fireplace and substantial French doors connecting to a sizable balcony. The kitchen, though well supplied with storage and gas cooker is a time worn space awaiting the makeover. Three carpeted double bedrooms upstairs share a traditional bathroom with separate shower and quaint claw foot bathtub. On the ground floor a fourth bedroom adjoins a huge lounge or rumpus room with courtyard access and the combined bathroom/laundry flanks a separate guest toilet.

The section is fenced, freehold and private with sought-after Bayfield Primary School a few minutes' walk from home. Bayfield Park and Cox's Bay Reserve are close too along with Herne Bay Central and beach while the commute to the central city is a swift nine minutes by car. Grey Lynn and Ponsonby shopping precincts are also handy for a huge selection of dining options, services and outstanding boutique shopping.

Set Date of Sale (Unless Sold Prior) 06/07/2023 at 4pm