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In Auckland, this villa would set you back $2m - in this town, it’s less than $700k
This beautifully updated Blenheim villa has all the charm of Ponsonby – for under $700,000.
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A charming Edwardian villa in Blenheim offers Auckland-style character for a fraction of the price. Listed for $685,000, the home at 7 Lybster St features period details like a wrap-around verandah and native timber, thoughtfully combined with modern updates.
The property includes three bedrooms, a swimming pool, and manicured gardens. This contrasts sharply with similar villas in Auckland's Ponsonby or Grey Lynn, which can fetch over $2 million, highlighting the exceptional value available in Marlborough.
This home has chocolate box prefect looks. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS
Inside, it's got all the most charming Edwardian features. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS
It's not all vintage style inside, there's a very tidy modern kitchen too. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS
The home has a dining room as well as... Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS
Preserved character with polished updates
Inside, native timber floors, stained-glass details and an original hall screen celebrate the villa's Edwardian heritage, while the modern country-style kitchen and sympathetically renovated bathroom bring contemporary comfort without compromising its timeless charm.
Like the kitchen, the bathrooms are fresh and new, but in keeping with the style of the home. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS
The back yard, with pool, is perfect for lounging in. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS
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