Newtown

If you love character, comfort and charm, with sheltered al fresco living, then you'll fall head-over-heels for this wonderfully renovated three-bedroom gem. With a sublimely landscaped, suntrap section close to everything that makes Hataitai such a hit with families and professionals alike. Features include: - Three double-bedrooms, including a large master, and one with French doors to the courtyard for greeting the morning sun - Separate living and dining, including a big, sunny lounge with broad west-facing views over Hataitai towards Island Bay - The best of past and present, from original features, like a bay window, cottage doors and high ceilings, to modern comforts such as radiator central heating and DVS - Secluded central courtyard that's sheltered from the prevailing winds while being seamlessly accessible from the terracotta kitchen and atrium-like conservatory - Family-friendly garden that's safely fenced and gated with picturesque terraced lawns, native grasses, griselinia hedging, raised vegetable beds, and olive, lemon and lime trees - On the doorstep of everything that makes Hataitai such a relaxing village community, from the high-decile school across the road to nearby shops, eateries and bus stops - Highly-prized city-fringe location for walking or biking to work while also being handy to the airport, some of Wellington's best bays and the town belt's mountain biking and nature trails You will be coming to the right address if you are looking for a family-friendly refuge on the cusp of the city. Don't miss Sunday's viewing.