Rare chance to buy this big Karori keeper
TENDERS CLOSE on August 27 for a versatile eightbedroom Karori home that hasn’t changed hands in 33 years.
The two-storey house, at 45 Beauchamp St, would suit not only large or extended families but also, with two kitchens, three bathrooms and independent access to each level, home-and-income buyers.
Measuring 349 square metres, it has a weatherboard exterior with an iron roof, internal-access double garage and a fenced, 568sqm section with ample off-street parking.
The property backs on to Ben Burn Park and is only a short walk from the Karori Mall.
‘‘The great location is just one of the reasons why we have raised our family and lived here for over 33 years,’’ says vendor Steve Chapman.
He and his wife, Pani, configured the lower level to give their children their own space and independence.
‘‘There’s an excellent choice of primary schools within walking distance and we’re zoned for preferred secondary schools,’’ he says.
‘‘These’s also a bus stop next door for an easy commute to town.’’
The front gate opens into an attractive garden courtyard while the gated driveway descends past the house to the garage/workshop and flat lawn and garden with a brick barbecue and views over Ben Burn Park.
The front door opens off an entrance porch into a central hall with timber panelling.
The first of the living rooms is to the left. It has a tiled, open fireplace and French doors that open to the partly covered courtyard. There’s another tiled fireplace in the formal dining room, which is open-plan with the large kitchen.
The latter has two wall ovens, a five-burner gas hob, an island with double DishDrawer dishwasher, and a refrigeratorfreezer that comes with an icemaker.
Off the kitchen is a large family room that has a woodburner and doors to a wide deck that steps down to the back garden.
Also on this level are three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The main bathroom has a corner spa bath, shower cabinet, dual basin vanity and toilet.
There is also an ensuite in the main bedroom, which is at the front of the house, which also has a walk-in wardrobe and bay window.
Downstairs are the rest of the bedrooms, a kitchen with an electric range, a living/dining or games area, a separate laundry, separate toilet and shower.
Craig Lowe and Aaron Nation, of Leaders, say the house stands out for its space, versatility and location.
‘‘This is the ultimate family home for people who want plenty of space,’’ Lowe says.
‘‘We love the outdoor living and the private access to the park and we think kids will be in heaven.’’
The property has a rateable value of $780,000.