A turret to watch the ships go by, a magical native garden and townhouse-style ease. Welcome to 5B Hawke Lane.
Elevated above the Otago Harbour, with sweeping water views, beautiful established gardens and a distinctive turret-style sitting room, this charming home offers townhouse-style living with a wonderful twist.
Privately nestled amongst mature native plantings, the property has a peaceful, retreat-like atmosphere. Its unique design, flexible layout and remarkable outlook create a home that feels a little different from the everyday.
A home with personality and perspective - The upper level is dedicated to living, with a generous open-plan lounge and dining area positioned to capture the ever-changing harbour vista.
A particularly special feature is the turret-style sitting and dining space, where expansive windows frame the water, surrounding hills and established gardens. Whether enjoying your morning coffee, watching the ships pass by or taking in the evening colours across the harbour, this is a beautiful place to spend time.
The well-appointed kitchen offers generous cabinetry, excellent storage and lovely harbour views, with a charming servery-style opening connecting it to the living area.
Sliding doors lead to a northwest-facing deck, providing a wonderful outdoor extension of the living space and a lovely position to enjoy the afternoon sun.
A separate laundry with additional storage and access to an upstairs rear balcony adds further practicality.
Three bedrooms. One convenient level. - The entrance level welcomes you through a charming front porch into a central hallway, with all three bedrooms conveniently positioned together.
Each bedroom has its own personality, with a beautiful palette of soft pastel colours creating cheerful yet calming spaces. All three include wardrobes and built-in storage.
The spacious master bedroom is particularly appealing, featuring a lovely bay window, heat pump, ensuite and a generous wardrobe with distinctive custom yellow cabinetry. Soft blue honeycomb blinds complement the pastel tones, adding another thoughtful touch to this peaceful retreat.
A family bathroom services the remaining bedrooms, offering both a bath and shower.
Comfort is well catered for with two heat pumps, one in the main living area and another in the master bedroom, alongside a gas fire. Ceiling and underfloor insulation, insulation to some external walls and substantial double glazing further support year-round comfort.
A garden to escape to - Outside, the gardens are something rather special.
A beautiful collection of mature native trees, flowering shrubs and colourful plantings creates a private, sheltered sanctuary with a gentle, almost Zen-like atmosphere.
Winding garden spaces and a charming paved courtyard provide lovely places to sit, unwind and appreciate the surroundings.
For those who enjoy growing their own produce, the established edible garden includes Cape gooseberries, peaches, plums, apples, feijoas and blueberries.
The property also offers a substantial single garage with additional space for bikes, a motorbike, trailer, workshop or storage requirements, providing valuable flexibility beyond everyday parking.
Harbour living. City convenience - Positioned between Port Chalmers and central Dunedin, 5B Hawke Laneoffers an appealing balance of peaceful harbour living and everyday accessibility.
Port Chalmers' cafés, shops and local amenities are conveniently close, while Dunedin's city centre, university and hospital are easily accessible in the other direction.
The nearby harbour cycleway provides another wonderful way to enjoy the coastline and connect with the wider harbour communities.
A little different. A lot to love - Perfectly suited to couples, professionals, individuals or those seeking a more manageable home without sacrificing personality, privacy or views, 5B Hawke Lane offers an appealing alternative to conventional townhouse living.
Lovingly enjoyed by its current owners, this distinctive harbour retreat is ready for someone new to appreciate its beautiful outlook, established gardens and charming individuality.
A turret, a garden sanctuary and a harbour view that never grows old.
Welcome home to 5B Hawke Lane.
