Islandbay

This property represents a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves and add your touch to a generous-sized family home in the popular area of city-end Karori, just around the corner from prestigious Messines Road. The convenience of this property's location cannot be underestimated - 10 minutes' drive to the city, the bus stop a minute's walk away, and zoned for Karori Normal School, Wellington Girls' and Wellington College. Also, one of the country's top performing schools academically, Samuel Marsden Collegiate, is within walking distance. Comprising of four bedrooms, three bathrooms and large family/living areas, you'll find the generous floor plan versatile and practical. The kitchen area opens out onto an attractive patio and garden area, which captures the afternoon and evening sun. Tenanted for a number of years, 12 Plymouth Street provides all the features needed for transformation into a wonderful, spacious family home. A drive-on, flat, easy care section with a single garage and internal access provides the finishing touch. Just four kilometres from Wellington's city centre, Karori's many and varied amenities include Zealandia, Wellington's only wildlife sanctuary, and Wrights Hill Fortress; a network of tunnels and gun emplacements built for World War 1. Sprott House, proving care for the aged, is just around the corner from Plymouth Street. Karori offers sports grounds, parks with facilities for children, and mountain bike and hiking trails. The centre of Karori contains a shopping mall, a new public library and café, a recreation centre, and a number of small shops. A 10-minute walk from the mall is Marsden Village, which hosts a number of boutique stores and a café. 12 Plymouth Street exemplifies excellent value for money in this highly sought-after area. Make an appointment to view today, or come to the open homes on Sunday 2 - 3pm or Wednesdays 5 - 6pm.