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15 Colenso Ave

Hospital Hill Hawke's Bay

3
1
1
815 m²
House
Last sold for $1,190,000
Sarah Pinckney-WelchSarah Pinckney-Welch, last sold this property on 09 October 2025 after 115 days on market.

Overview

Echoes of a bygone era

Elevated proudly on Napier Hill, this early 1900’s character home has undergone extensive renovations, all completed with a deep respect for its heritage. Seamlessly combining timeless elegance with modern comforts, this is a home with true heart and soul. The welcoming entrance and hallway still resonate with the grace and craftsmanship of a bygone era, leading to two separate lounges. One of these has been transformed into a beautiful library — a quiet, light-filled space perfect for reading, relaxing, or working from home. The main living area is warm and inviting, enhanced by a gas fire that adds ambiance and comfort, while radiator heating throughout the home ensures cosy living in every season. The kitchen enjoys its own dedicated space, thoughtfully designed for both practicality and charm, where French doors open onto a large patio shaded by a pergola. Surrounded by brickwork in keeping with the home's style and featuring a built-in pizza oven, this outdoor area is perfect for family dining and entertaining. Inside, the main living area connects to a gracious formal dining room, which also opens out through French doors to a sunny, spacious terrace — ideal for entertaining or soaking in the garden views. Upstairs, the striking matai staircase leads past a stunning stained glass window to three generously sized bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. From this level, you have access to the covered veranda offering expansive views across the city to the ocean beyond. The original garage has been transformed into a fully lined studio complete with a heat pump, creating a versatile space that’s perfect as a home office, creative retreat or guest room. Under the house, you’ll find a laundry and workroom — the perfect space to convert into a wine cellar or extra storage. On the lower level of the garage, a mini orchard adds charm and productivity to the landscaped garden, which wraps around the home with plantings including wisteria and mop-top trees. With every thoughtful renovation, this remarkable home has remained true to its character while embracing the needs of modern living. It is ready to welcome a new family to enjoy its warmth, elegance, and history. To arrange your private viewing, contact Sarah on 021 220 5510.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 carport space
815 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Hospital Hill over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 15 Colenso Ave is $980.75k.

Median value
$980.75k
Estimated value range
$512k - $2.19m
Median days on market
40
Estimated value trend
37%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Hospital Hill. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 15 Colenso Ave

2025
Sold
$1,190,000
09 Oct 2025 by Sarah Pinckney-Welch, of Tremains Napier Hawkes Bay
2017
Sold
$990,000
29 Mar 2017 by Sarah Pinckney-Welch

Happy sellers in Hospital Hill

55%
55% of sellers in Hospital Hill reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Hospital Hill stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 12 reviews in Hospital Hill over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Hospital Hill

In the last 12 months, 12 three-bedroom houses similar to 15 Colenso Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 8% decrease in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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Sarah Knight

Sellers who recommend Sarah Knight have praised them for being clear communication, local expert, honest, strategic, empathetic, supportive and responsive

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Debbie Moodie

Sellers who recommend Debbie Moodie have praised them for being clear communication, local expert, supportive, friendly, responsive, patient and hard-working

  •   5   (63 reviews)
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Ann Thomas

Ann Thomas is a recommended agent for Hospital Hill.  They have 1 local sale and collected 2 local reviews across the last 12 months.

  •   5   (9 reviews)
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Jacqui Taylor

Jacqui Taylor is a recommended agent for Hospital Hill.  They have 2 local sales and collected 1 local review across the last 12 months.

  •   4.9   (50 reviews)
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