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178A Melbourne Road

Island Bay Wellington

2
1
129 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Character and Charm in Island Bay

Buyer Enquiry Over $1,349,000 Beautifully maintained and presented, this sunny, single-level 1920s bungalow has been sympathetically restored with outstanding original features retained and enhanced. Ideally located in sought after Island Bay, on an easy-care, flat section, this Lovely two bedroom plus study property offers modern family living blended with character craftsmanship and a warm sense of home. Throughout the property, ornate plastered ceilings with period light fittings mix seamlessly with discrete LED downlights. Polished wooden floorboards feature alongside new carpet. Impressive leadlighting, original timber joinery and generous welcoming spaces can be enjoyed with the convenience of gas central heating, ceiling and underfloor insulation and a modern kitchen and bathroom. The house features: - Two spacious double bedrooms with built in wardrobes - French doors opening to an expansive, north-west facing deck - Separate formal lounge with bay window and gas fireplace - Tidy kitchen (including gas hob, electric oven, rangehood, double dishdrawer dishwasher and large laundry alcove) with a flow-on dining space, also with French doors to the deck. - Elegant tiled bathroom - Off street parking A deep entrance porch provides a sheltered, outdoor living space, overlooking the front lawn and established trees. The private rear of the section (which includes the deck) is fully fenced - perfect for children and pets. Extensive accessible storage areas (standing height) are in the roof space and basement. There is off-street parking for two cars, with an easy drive to both the CBD and the south coast beaches. The Island Bay village shops and other amenities, plus the local school and bus stops are all within walking distance. Call Chris on 021 499 350 anytime to view at your convenience. Viewing By appointment.

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
129 m² floor area
House

Happy sellers in Island Bay

59%
59% of sellers in Island Bay reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Island Bay stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 51 reviews in Island Bay over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom houses in Island Bay

In the last 12 months, 3 two-bedroom houses similar to 178A Melbourne Road, have been sold.

This represents a 50% decrease in two-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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