On a large corner section, in a quiet street in the centre of the Regent, 18 Donald St offers buyers an honest and roomy 1920s transitional bungalow.
Welcoming and soulful, you can sense each of the four owners in the past 100 years have loved it. Throughout its four-bedrooms, two lounges and spacious hallways this soundly-built kauri home remains pristine, with authentic motifs including stained glass windows, original timber details, statement ceilings and scrim walls are as they were in yesteryear. The functional kitchen and bathrooms have been modernized simply.
A new roof, storm-water drainage high-pressure hot water system were installed in July. While the floors are endearingly uneven in places, the foundations appear sound. The front verandah and back porch were re-piled in 2009 and western foundations were sured up by a previous owner.
The section's original 11-metre long, high-stud garage was reroofed, a new concrete floor and electricity installed 6 years ago. Unpretentious and walled with its original (brand-mark stamped) early 1900s corrugated iron, it is full of light- perfect for a studio, gathering place, carpentry shed or for your boat.
Outside, the much enjoyed verandah, which is cool in summer and sunny in winter, the established trees, paths and lawns provide areas to sit, relax, garden and enjoy birdsong and the view of Parihaka.
Positioned on the corner of Neil and Donald Street, there is good access to the rear section for possible future development. There are so many possibilities .... reside, invest, landbank, develop.
Our vendor is motivated and welcomes all serious offers.
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