60's Charmer In Pillans

The groovy 1960s character elements that still linger in this mid-century brick home instil a sense of permanence and makes this the perfect environment for your next move. Elevated, north facing and post coded for coveted Pillans Point School zone, this full size 607 sqm (MOL) property promises a great future for first home buyers and young families who want backyard space for the kids to roam. There is some scope to stamp more of your own taste here if so desired, but this is also a welcoming and comfortable home for those who just want to move in, relax and enjoy life to the full.

An attractive urban outlook is captured from a front lounge boasting decorative cornices and retro light fittings. The cosy log burner fireplace keeps things warm in the winter while ample glazing allows north facing sunlight to inject a serene sense of spaciousness. Internal glazed sliders separate this room from a neighbouring dining area while a modernised kitchen displays new vinyl flooring, stainless steel appliances and timber benchtops. The three bedrooms all have built in closets and share one bathroom also with new flooring and comprising shower and separate bathtub while next door, a separate toilet has two doors for dual access. Downstairs an oversize single garage has a massive basement storage room at the rear for stowing the usual bits and pieces accumulated by a busy household.

The kitchen flows out to a barbecue deck and fully fenced back yard where a well-established landscaped section boasts mature fruit trees and raised vegetable beds for some welcome grocery bill savings if you want to keep your green thumb occupied. There’s plenty of off street parking, and it’s a 5 minute walk to the school gates, Grange Road Café and Bureta Park Countdown. Also zoned for Otumoetai Intermediate and College and a rapid commute to the city centre for commuters, the winning combination of position and potential is not to be missed here.