184a Derwent Street, Island Bay

This grand lady of the bay awaits a new family to lovingly embrace her stunning character features and further enhance and refresh. The significant 1920s home boasts four double bedrooms and two bathrooms plus W/C. The spacious living room, rich with original character, enjoys east-facing views of the Island, the Bay and the Strait. Separate kitchen flows outdoors to an entertainer's deck, also capturing those magnificent views, with the added feature of an outdoor fireplace and wine cellar. Downstairs will stun you - a self-contained 2/3 bedroom space, with bathroom, kitchen, living, private deck and views. Useful as a home office/studio and great for guests or extended family. Upgrade this space to make fit for tenants and you could earn a strong return! A huge double garage with workshop, carport and plentiful driveway parking is on offer via the Knoll Street drive-on access, with part-shares in surrounding lots and dual access from a private Derwent Street pedestrian path. 3741 square metres of prime land is included, sloping and benefiting from those jaw-dropping views - this land can be developed with multiple dwellings and an approved resource consent is already in place for subdivision. This rare piece of real estate at the coastal end of sought-after Island Bay is only two minutes' walk to the beach and two minutes' drive to popular shops, cafes, schools and recreation. Deadline Sale Friday 8 December 2017, 1:00 p.m. (unless sold prior) ...