77A Weka Street, The Wood, Nelson

1910 style - but like new!

What a delight this is; an artful melding of traditional appeal with complete contemporary comfort in a walk-to-town cottage full of appeal and easy living.

The solid 1910 bones remain, but the lovely old house is now virtually brand new, fresh and vibrant and basking in afternoon winter sun in The Wood.

The owners have poured energy, love and money into creating a warm, comfortable and stylish home of three double bedrooms. Links to the past remain with original timbers recycled for a storage unit and shelves.
Almost everything has been renewed; piles, recycled timber floors, internal stud walls, electrical wiring and plumbing.

Most of the weatherboard cladding has been renewed - well matched with the remaining original boards - and the coloursteel roof and guttering is also fresh.

There's a sparkling new bathroom (with underfloor heating) and kitchen with quality appliances, new quality aluminium joinery with double-glazing and new insulation.

And, to finish, there's new paint and decor including woollen carpet, smart lighting fixtures and attractive window treatments; wooden venetians and double-backed roman blinds.

It all adds up to wonderful open plan living and dining opening to a large deck for entertaining. This is a warm home, with a high-tech log burner for added winter cosiness.

While the neighbourhood Milton St shops and pub are just down the road and the city a pleasant walk away, the location has a feel of country living.

There are no neighbours to the east, giving clear views to the tree-clad hills.

There's excellent, multiple off-street parking with a single garage (with auto door) having a back door to give secure access to the front deck.

The section is 453sqm, fully fenced and designed for easy care, with irrigation throughout. It's compact, but with enough lawn for play. Roses and other plantings provide splashes of colour and fruit is bountiful from apple, feijoa and citrus trees and grape vines.