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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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Discover Auckland-style villa charm for a fraction of the price at 7 Lybster St, Blenheim. This beautifully restored Edwardian home is listed for $685,000, a stark contrast to the $2 million+ price tag for similar properties in central Auckland.
The three-bedroom character home blends period features with modern, sympathetic updates to the kitchen and bathroom. It also boasts manicured gardens and a swimming pool, making it perfect for entertaining. This is a rare opportunity for buyers.
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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