Townhouse enjoys space, sun and views
TENDERS CLOSE on November 27 for an exceptionally sunny and spacious blue-chip townhouse in the exclusive boutique development of Highwic.
The elegant three-bedroom residence, at 18/32 Hobson St, is for sale for the first time in 20 years.
It combines 200 square metres of premium indoor-outdoor living with expansive views and a doublegarage.
‘‘This is one of only three very large townhouses in the complex,’’ Di Austin, of Harcourts, says.
‘‘Because of its spaciousness and outdoor living, it feels more like a home that wraps around you than a conventional townhouse.’’
Steps ascend from Highwic’s gated, landscaped forecourt, with its visitor parking, iceberg roses, buxus hedging and ribbonwood tree, to the front door of the northfacing townhouse.
Occupying the second level of this corner of the development means it enjoys an elevated eastwest aspect for fantastic sun, privacy and commanding views that include a glimpse of the harbour.
The design capitalises on this with a broad, wraparound patio off the formal lounge that overlooks a leafy, picturesque communal garden with flat lawn.
The tiled patio is partly covered and incorporates storage and a clothesline that can be accessed from the separate laundry.
The latter adjoins the kitchen, which has a double oven, fourburner LPG cooktop, integrated rangehood, double DishDrawer dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer and a serving hatch to the formal dining room.
The dining room also opens to the patio and is separated from the lounge by a stylish walk-through butler’s pantry with a wine fridge and storage.
Two of the upstairs bedrooms open to a large balcony; one has a walk-in wardrobe and the other has two double-wardrobes.
They share a bathroom with a shower-over-bath, vanity and toilet.
The main bedroom has a new ensuite with underfloor heating, a triple wardrobe and its own balcony.
Other features include atrium glazing over the spacious landing to maximise natural light, central heating, floor-to-ceiling glazing, understairs storage, and wiring for satellite speakers in the lounge.
‘‘This is a wonderful home for busy families or professionals who want a spacious, secure, lowmaintenance lifestyle with all-day sun, fabulous outdoor living, beautiful views and proximity to Parliament,’’ Austin says.
‘‘It’s within walking distance of the CBD and Thorndon’s shops, school and swimming pool, and is in a very well maintained complex with a new roof and an annual levy of just over $10,300.’’
The property has a rateable value of $1.37 million.