65 Islington Street, Ponsonby, Auckland City, Auckland

Sitting at the quiet end of much-loved Islington Street in the sought after nexus between Ponsonby and Herne Bay, this three bedroom villa is your chance to secure a home filled with potential in a truly premium location.

Perfectly easy to move in and enjoy as is yet ready for a renovation when you are, villa lovers will appreciate the untouched high stud height and decorative features that abound throughout, from polished native wood floors and original molding to pressed tin ceilings still sitting elegantly in place.

The home’s classic footprint sees three spacious bedrooms lying to either side of a wide hallway, including the primary with walk through robe and ensuite. A family bathroom with subway tiling services the remaining bedrooms.

At the rear of the home is the open plan living domain, flooded with light thanks to its west-facing aspect and anchored by a large modern kitchen with an abundance of storage and heat pump included for comfort year round.

Throw open the French doors and discover supremely private paved alfresco living. Featuring both covered and uncovered areas, this unique outdoor courtyard area with open plan pool has a Mediterranean feel. Entertaining is a given thanks to the home’s impeccable position just minutes from the action on Ponsonby Road, be it cocktails before a night out or simply relaxing with friends by the tiled pool as the sun sets.

With off street tandem parking, this is your invitation to engage your favourite architect and bring this classic beauty back to life. Whether you choose to refresh or transform, this stellar residence offers endless possibilities for creating your forever home is a truly blue chip address.