1 Mira Street, Ponsonby, Auckland City, Auckland

You may not know Mira Street by name…but now you will.

Tucked behind a classic picket fence with climbing roses just beginning to take hold, this Ponsonby cottage blends character, comfort, and quiet style in all the right ways. Lovingly upgraded by its current owners with a focus on quality and year round comfort, it’s a home that’s already had all the hard work done.

Inside, light filters through the cute front porch, leading into the living room before spilling into the surprising elegance of the rear, where new Velux skylights flood the space with natural brightness. The original ceilings have been reworked to create clean, seamless lines, and native Matai boards—sourced from a Manawatu woolshed—have been laid in their original direction, then sanded and polished to a stunning finish.

The kitchen is beautifully tailored, featuring custom cabinetry, a statement fluted Shaw fireclay sink, Perrin & Rowe tapware, a Miele dishwasher and plumbing in place for an espresso machine. It’s practical, premium and pulled together with style.

In the bathroom, Winklemann floor tiles pair with Burlington fixtures, and an original leadlight window (sourced to match the era) replaces the previous glass between the kitchen and bathroom — another thoughtful representation of the home’s history.

Throughout the home, you’ll find custom-made linen curtains, shutters, bespoke wardrobes, and specifically selected light fittings that tie everything together. There’s still room to extend or evolve, but what’s here has been so well considered, there’s no rush to change a thing.

Out back, a lush "tall fescue" ready-lawn is framed by jasmine and camellias, while the English-style front garden is fully irrigated and just starting to come into its own. There is a separate studio that looks like a tiny house, complete with its own little porch and decorative hedging that’s perfectly in scale with the space. It’s been upgraded and fitted with its own heat pump and wired with Cat6 ethernet — giving you flexibility for work, guests, or creative projects. Add in the WiFi-controlled Panasonic ducted heat pump system in the main house, newly installed Coloursteel roof, and full insulation in the ceilings and floors — and you’ve got a home that’s stylish, solid, and ready for what’s next.

1 Mira Street is just off Ponsonby Road, tucked down a quiet street where you can enjoy the buzz of Ponsonby without the noise. Parking is super easy here — plenty of spaces for you and your guests. The current owner has never had trouble finding a spot! You know what Ponsonby offers, so no need to list it all. This location simply makes getting the best of it all feel effortless.

Ready to move straight in and call her your own, 1 Mira Street is officially on the market and looking for her new love!