Sophisticated character in Wadestown

TENDERS CLOSE on August 11 for a sophisticated character home that offers an al fresco lifestyle in Wadestown.

The four-bedroom house, at 17 Pitt St, was built in 1926 but has been stylishly modernised, with an emphasis on gourmet entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.

The 2008 Ian Athfield renovation includes a new chef’s kitchen and informal living area with a pop-up top to maximise natural light while a feature window encompasses a glimpse of Wellington Harbour.

Occupying an elevated 507-squaremetre section with off-street parking, the 281sqm, weatherboard-andColorsteel dwelling includes an internal-access double garage with a workbench.

The double front door opens into a foyer with a walk-in wine cellar to the right and the first of the bedrooms to the left.

Two more double bedrooms and a single are in an upstairs wing.

Two of the bedrooms have sash windows and built-in wardrobes with storage above while the expansive main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a double shower, designer hand basin, toilet and a roof window with a rain sensor.

The main bedroom also opens to a courtyard with a raised al fresco dining area and adjoins a study with a built-in desk and leadlight glazing that may have been part of the original house.

A hall leads past the bathroom, with its deep bath, shower cabinet, pedestal basin, toilet, skylight and polished floorboards, to the formal living/dining room.

It has a bay window with Roman blinds, opens to a private, west-facing, step-down terrace, and adjoins the eatin kitchen, with its stone benchtops, breakfast bar/island with designer lighting, and timber overlay flooring.

Chattels include a Fisher & Paykel double oven, Panasonic microwave oven, double DishDrawer dishwasher, Bosch integrated rangehood, fiveburner hob and refrigerator-freezer with ice-maker.

The family area off the kitchen has bi-folding doors to a courtyard that steps down to flat lawn and raised vegetable beds.

Craig Lowe, of Lowe & Co Realty, says 17 Pitt St will appeal to families and couples who love to entertain.

‘‘It has so many things people want in a home but rarely find as a complete package: charm and character, contemporary design, modern comforts, indoor-outdoor living, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, gas central heating, internal-access double garage, all- day sun, proximity to town and a lovely quiet neighbourhood with top schools and village shops just up the road.’’

The property has a rateable value of $1.275 million.