163 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Kaipara, Northland

PONSONBY IN DARGAVILLE - The Irresistible Lavender Cottage - Circa 1910

Some homes have that certain something - and Lavender Cottage has it in spades.

With all the charm of a leafy Ponsonby villa, yet nestled right here in the heart of Dargaville, this gorgeous circa-1910 character home is a delightful marriage of historic personality and contemporary comfort.

Behind its pretty exterior lies a home that has undergone an extensive transformation, with thoughtful renovations celebrating its original character while introducing the comforts and conveniences of modern living.

Cute as a button, neat as a pin, and brimming with personality, Lavender Cottage could be equally appealing to first-home buyers, downsizers, character-home enthusiasts, or anyone seeking something a little out of the ordinary.

A HOME FULL OF CHARACTER Step inside and discover light-filled, inviting spaces where traditional charm meets beautifully considered finishes:

> Two generously proportioned bedrooms, both with lovely character features. > A smaller third room, currently presented as a single bedroom, equally suited to a study, with a window, and the option of a separate rear entrance if wishing to use as a business home office. > A beautifully renovated open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, creating a welcoming heart to the home. > A stylishly upgraded bathroom with shaker-style vanity, satin-finish tapware and generously sized shower.

The kitchen is a particular highlight. Original kauri floorboards, beautifully oiled to reveal their natural warmth, complement a handcrafted macrocarpa benchtop and upstand by Altered Estates. Classic white cabinetry, aged brass hardware, elegant wall lighting and quality Bosch appliances, including oven, ceramic hob and rangehood, complete a wonderfully relaxed French-country aesthetic.

BEAUTIFULLY RENEWED INSIDE & OUT! Much more than a cosmetic makeover, Lavender Cottage has benefited from substantial improvements over recent years, including:

> Re-levelling of foundations > New roof > Updated electrical wiring > Updated plumbing > New insulation > New interior GIB linings throughout > Fresh interior and exterior paintwork > Beautifully renovated kitchen and bathroom

The result is a character home offering the appeal of traditional architecture alongside the benefits of considerable modernisation.

LITTLE EXTRAS TO LOVE

Outside, the charm continues with easy-care grounds, a separate single garage, and a freestanding laundry outbuilding providing useful additional storage and utility space.

From the rear garden, enjoy glimpses of the Northern Wairoa River - a lovely reminder of Dargaville's riverside setting.

And the location? Wonderfully convenient. The town centre, supermarket, cafés, takeaways, hospital and other everyday amenities are all practically at your doorstep, while three local primary schools, Dargaville Intermediate and Dargaville High School are all within about a 1km radius.

For those travelling further afield, Whangarei is approximately 45 minutes' drive, while Auckland's North Shore is around two hours away.

A LITTLE PIECE OF PONSONBY, WITHOUT LEAVING DARGAVILLE

Lavender Cottage offers something refreshingly different from the ordinary - a home where the character of yesterday meets the comforts of today, wrapped up in one particularly pretty package.

Whether you're starting out, slowing down, or simply falling in love with character living, this little beauty deserves a place on your viewing list.

Come and discover the charm of Lavender Cottage for yourself.

To arrange to view, and/or to receive a copy of the Property eBook, please contact real estate salesperson Kathy Fray: M - 027-4364750 E - kathy@fnkaipara.co.nz