This unique character villa in Berhampore, with extraordinary grounds and off-street parking, that hasn’t changed hands in 43 years. outdoor living.

TENDERS CLOSE on March 13 for this unique character villa in Berhampore, with extraordinary grounds and offstreet parking, that hasn’t changed hands in 43 years.

The four-bedroom home, at 59 Lavaud St, dates from the 1890s and has been renovated for modern living. Situated on a 612-square metre section with fruit trees, it is near the end of a safe, quiet, cul-de-sac close to the heart of historic Newtown.

Elevated for sun, views and privacy, this 230 square metre home has easy walk-up access to a non-slip, north-facing patio and the front door, which opens into a long, wide central hall with matai floorboards, high stud and a native timber arch.

To the left is the main bedroom, with ensuite and plenty of storage, to the right another doublebedroom, with original tiled fireplace facade, one of the many features meticulously retained to preserve the heritage of this villa.

The hall leads on to a third double-bedroom and stairs up to the fourth double-bedroom with windows on three sides, including a prime spot from which to watch fireworks displays on the harbour.

At the end of the hall is a completely new bathroom and laundry centre which has shower, vanity and toilet.

There’s another original fireplace facade in the lounge, nestled in with wooden cabinetry on both sides and a bay window.

The lounge leads into the openplan dining room, and state of the art wow factor chef’s kitchen which is the heart of this home.

This kitchen has two pyrolytic Miele ovens, one a 900 millimetrewide with moisture plus and rotisserie, the other a steam combi, four Miele cooktops (induction, gas, teppan, barbeque grill on lava rocks), integrated Bosch dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer and walk-in pantry.

Off the kitchen is a conservatory that opens to a deck and leads on to the established fruit trees, gardens and lawn, all thriving in its own protected micro climate.

This secluded setting is westfacing and includes both a timber art studio with French doors and an outbuilding with a full size spa surrounded by a leafy al fresco barbeque deck.

The yard extends to a selfcontained sleep out, basement workshop, and leads back around to the front of the section with its drive-on large courtyard, cedar electronic gate and an oversized double-garage.

The large games room with kitchen, bathroom and office/ storeroom has internal access to the garage.

‘‘This is a beautiful home with lots of character and space,’’ Lorraine Edwards, of Ray White, says.

‘‘It has an amazing chef’s kitchen, its own microclimate, and a garden that’s incredibly prolific and private.

‘‘And it’s in a great street with a pedestrian zigzag to the best bus route in Wellington.’’