Some homes are defined by their architecture, others by their location. Every so often, a property brings the two together in a way that feels truly special.
Welcome to 230 Collingwood Street.
Set on approximately 1,160sqm, this 155sqm home, with a further approximately 65sqm of garaging and workshop space, combines privacy, exceptional sun and sweeping views across Nelson to the cathedral, port, the Haven, Boulder Bank and Western Ranges.
It is the kind of outlook that becomes part of daily life. Morning coffee with the city waking below. Dinner as the last light settles over the Haven. By night, Nelson becomes a constellation of lights. By day, watch the tide change and look to the cathedral flag for the shifting of the wind.
Importantly, much of this outlook is protected by height covenants over neighbouring properties.
Built in the 1960s, the house has the solidity and generosity of its era. Brick and stucco construction, deep eaves, 2.7m ceilings, native hardwood framing and timber floors give it a sense of permanence, while low set windows draw light and views into the rooms.
The home has been beautifully maintained and tastefully upgraded, including rewiring and insulation to the ceiling and underfloor. The roof, fascia, guttering and downpipes are less than ten years old, while the windows have been recently painted inside and out.
At the heart of the home, the open plan living, dining and kitchen area is made for everyday life and easy entertaining. The brand-new contemporary kitchen features quality cabinetry, intelligent storage, induction cooking, a composite benchtop and tiled splashback, with recessed cabinetry and concealed lighting adding warmth and detail.
A spacious separate lounge offers a quieter retreat, with French doors opening directly outside and continuing the home's long association with hospitality.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with its own framed outlook. The primary bedroom is particularly appealing, with broad glazing, access to the front terrace and views across Nelson toward the horizon.
A family bathroom is complemented by a separate toilet, with an additional toilet incorporated into the laundry. Heating includes a Metro wood burner, separate gas fire and heat pump servicing the bedroom wing.
Outside, established planting includes prolific citrus and feijoa trees, while a spacious sheltered entertaining area makes the most of the sun, privacy and views. Think long lunches, an evening barbecue as the light changes, or simply a book in the sun. Raised vegetable gardens sit within easy reach of the kitchen.
The generous reinforced exposed-aggregate concrete parking area provides excellent off-street parking and room for a boat, caravan, trailer or camper. Beneath the home, the garage and adjoining spaces offer ample storage, workshop space, good access and natural light, while a separate adjacent room could become a studio, garden room or project space.
The CBD, cafés, restaurants, schools, parks and the Maitai are all within easy reach by foot, cycle or car.
It is city life without feeling enmeshed by the city.
230 Collingwood Street offers something increasingly rare: an original Nelson home of substance, bathed in sunshine, with land, privacy and character, occupying an extraordinary position above the city.
For a comprehensive information booklet or to arrange a viewing, contact Nina James.
