FADED ELEGANCE

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Can you bring this turn-of-last-century villa back? There's plenty to love about this once-grand four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with plenty of original character features intact. The pretty leadlight detailing in the door and fire surrounds, native timber floors, doors and windows, the high stud and elegant staircase hark back to a gentler time, yet the modern family will enjoy the large separate living room, open plan dining and kitchen and the French doors to the back yard. The bedrooms are all doubles, there's a bathroom on both the ground and bedroom floor, and the sizeable, lined and carpeted attic holds much promise as a playroom, rumpus room or simply a massive storage loft. With what is probably the original outside washhouse - now a handy garden shed, a relatively flat lawn/garden area and a sunny brick patio at the front door, there are many possibilities for family fun and play behind the security and safety of the bonny blue fence. This has been our owners' faithful rental for decades and while the long-term tenants have benefited from the space, sun and situation, along with the proximity to Hataitai's many amenities, it's fair to say that a refurbishment would reap rewards for those with energy and vision. Our owners are looking for a sold sign, so don't hesitate, this could be the entry to Hataitai that your family is looking for. LIM and builder's report will be available.