27 Brougham Street, Nelson South, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman

** Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) Tuesday 24 February 2026 **

In one of Nelson’s most tightly held and admired streets, 27 Brougham Street presents an increasingly rare proposition: a blue-chip address with freedom, certainty, and remarkable potential.

Elevated, north-facing, private, and perfectly positioned, this property arrives at exactly the right moment, offering a blank canvas in a market where certainty is everything. Unlike many properties now constrained by Tier 2 or Tier 3 hazard overlays, this site is refreshingly free of such limitations. Here, there are no identified hazard overlays or instability risks, allowing you to plan, design, and create with confidence.

Set on a gently sloping, north-facing section, the land itself feels like a private sanctuary. Mature, established trees create a subtropical ambience, alive with birdsong and dappled light. Once you enter from the street, the outside world is replaced by seclusion, warmth, and a sense of calm. This is a place to imagine and to create.

At present, the property is home to a distinctive 1977 residence, spread over two levels and offering approximately 190sqm of floor area. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a single garage with workshop, the home is unmistakably of its era – quirky and rich in retro charm. There is genuine scope here to renovate and reimagine, breathing new life into a home with a unique architectural identity.

However, equally compelling is the opportunity to start anew. This is a site that invites ambition. A future-proofed architectural masterpiece? A passive solar haven designed for ease, efficiency, and longevity? A refined family residence in an address that supports both lifestyle and legacy – the sky is the limit to your imagination.

From the main entrance, the home opens into a tiled living zone with raking ceilings and exposed timber rafters, an immediate sense of volume. A simple kitchen, a freestanding wood burner, and space for a dining table create an easy, communal heart. A split level leads up to the lounge, where ranch sliders open to a north-facing deck, positioned to capture all-day sun and views toward the city and beyond.

From the living space, a hallway leads you to two bedrooms – one distinctly large with cork tiles offers exceptional flexibility. It could become a generous primary bedroom, a private studio, an artist’s retreat, gym, games room, or even semi-independent accommodation. A bathroom with vanity and shower, a separate toilet, and a dedicated laundry complete this level.

Downstairs, two further bedrooms enjoy direct access to the lawn and garden via ranch sliders, reinforcing the strong indoor-outdoor connection. A second bathroom services this level, complete with glass shower, vanity, and toilet. The tiled floors throughout add durability and practicality.

Architecturally, the home is a true expression of 1970s design, with iron roofing cascading down the north and south facades, vertical timber weatherboards, brick detailing, and single-glazed aluminium joinery. It is honest, distinctive, and ripe for reinterpretation.

Practicalities are well catered for, with off-street parking for at least three vehicles, a heat pump, and a wood burner providing heating options.

Location, however, is where this property truly excels. Nelson College for Girls and Nelson College are both an easy walk away, as is the Cathedral and the vibrant heart of Nelson City. Sunlight pours in from dawn to dusk. Birdlife moves through the trees. The position is simply exceptional.

Surrounded by high-quality homes, ranging from striking contemporary builds to beautifully restored villas, 27 Brougham Street stands confidently among its peers, yet holds a sense of independence all its own.

Offered in an as is, where is position, this property is an invitation, a chance to capitalise on location, land, and potential. A rare opportunity to secure your piece of paradise and create something enduring in one of Nelson’s most desired locations.

Bring your imagination. Explore the possibilities. And realise the dream.

For a comprehensive information booklet or to arrange a private viewing, contact Nina James.