Roseneath

TENDERS CLOSE on February 26 for a four-bedroom character home in dress-circle Roseneath with sublime city and harbour views and rare subdivision potential.

The property, at 37 The Crescent, is in the centre of the exclusive one-way street on one of its largest ridgeline sections.

The exceptionally sunny 797-square metre site includes a single garage with a rooftop al fresco area, an attractively planted frontage with easy walk-up access, and terraced lawn and garden at the rear (complete with two prolific pear trees).

Since buying the property, Mark and Jane have rewired, insulated under the floor and topped up the insulation in the roof.

‘‘We bought it because of the views, the character, the quality of the fittings and the potential to subdivide,’’ Jane says.

‘‘We’ve also loved living so close to the town belt and Oriental Bay.’’

The front door of the 230 square metre weatherboard-and-iron roof house opens into a gracious, timber-panelled entrance hall with art deco touches and polished floorboards.

To the left is a large and versatile, light-filled room that could be used for recreation or, because the upper level can be externally accessed, a separate accommodation area or running a business from home.

It showcases breathtaking views over Roseneath and Oriental Bay to the city and harbour, and opens to a deck that extends along the northwest frontage.

There’s also an elegant, timberpanelled guest toilet on this level as well as two decorative lamps at the foot of the stairs ascending to the living areas and bedrooms.

The living/dining areas have spectacular wrap-around views, adjoin a study with a similar outlook, and open to a balcony.

The adjacent kitchen includes a double-oven, ceramic cooktop and dishwasher.

There are three double-bedrooms with views while at the rear of the house is a fourth bedroom or study.

The tiled bathroom has a spa bath, shower, vanity and underfloor heating, and the toilet and laundry are separate.

Other features include leadlights, three heat pumps, ample storage and a children’s play area.

Craig Lowe, of Lowe & Co Realty says, ‘‘This truly is a unique opportunity as the large site is one of the last un-developed properties within the Crescent, as most of the neighbours have already built on their rear sections.’’

‘‘The owners have consented architectural plans and approval for subdivision. This is the chance of a lifetime to buy in The Crescent.‘‘

The property has a buyer’s guide above $1.95 million.