Discover
‘Rare as hen’s teeth’ home that once belonged to All Black on market
70's Ponsonby home for sale once owned by former All Black Olo Brown
AI summary
A unique 1970s architectural home at 86 Islington St, Ponsonby, is on the market. Once owned by former All Black Olo Brown, the property is a rare find in a heritage-protected area.
The renovated four-bedroom house features a distinctive creeping fig exterior and two off-street parks. Since it's a newer build, it is not subject to heritage overlay, offering future development potential. Marketed by Ray White, this property is ideal for young professionals and is for sale by deadline.
Peek inside this 70s-built home in Ponsonby
Ten years ago, the home was much less green and lush
Where on earth is this place?
The home is rare in the area, as it’s a more moden build.
Who lives here?
What drew her to the home?
The dining area opens onto a courtyard style garden, and through to the living room.
The owner chose to leave the spaces semi- sectioned off from one another
What’s so special about it?
The living room is set at the rear of the house.
The bathroom is a nod to the home's 70s origins.
The ivy is something else!
The “ivy” took a decade to grow.
It wraps right around the house, and is slowly making its way to the rear.
Who would buy a house like this?
How much will a place like this set me back?
Author
Discover More
Townhouses deserve a better press. Here's the evidence.
Seven townhouses for sale on Trade Me Property show there's more to the category than you expect.
‘We wanted to show off’: He built his own Lockwood home to prove what it could do
Former Lockwood boss Joe La Grouw’s 648sqm Rotorua home, built to showcase the company’s designs, is now on the market.
Search
Other articles you might like
