Aro Street, Aro Valley, Gisborne

Here’s your chance to live a low-maintenance, lock up-and-leave village lifestyle in one of the capital’s most iconic and indelible communities. This three-bedroom townhouse is perfect for professionals too busy to commute and empty-nesters who want to downsize close to the city while enjoying the great outdoors on their doorstep. Features include: Two double-bedrooms, including a northeast-facing master and a large single that would make a great study for when you need to work from homeVersatile spaces for relaxing and entertaining: mingle with guests in the open-plan kitchen and dining area (with heat pump) and open or close the sliding barn door to the cosy lounge with its fleur-de-lis feature wallpaperSeamless al fresco living — just step out from the dining area into a leafy, private patio with its own kowhai and ferns plus an awning for relief from the mid-summer sunMere minutes from all the gourmet delights of Aro Village, complete with cafes, bakery and craft brewery while on the way home you can pick up a DVD from Aro Video that you won’t find on any streaming service Enduring weatherboard-and-iron roof construction for peace-of-mind maintenance while echoing the historic villas and cottages across the streetHuge bonus of an oversized carport set back from the street where you could also park the bikes you’ll want to explore the nearby Waimapihi Reserve Loop with its challenging mountain bike trails and scenic walkwaysOn the bus route for those days when it is simply too wet and cold to stroll leisurely into the cityRV $890,000 If you want to live carefree amid bush and birdsong in the Aro Valley, but not in a damp, draughty fixer-upper, don’t miss Sunday’s viewing.*Source of information: Property Guru, Nexus, Wellington City Council (non-verified)Information displayed under Trade Me’s property details section may be sourced from third-party records and council data. Lowe & Co Realty and its agents do not guarantee or warrant its accuracy. Purchasers should verify all details independently and are advised to seek independent advice.