68 Grove Street, The Wood, Nelson

Delightful Townhouse

For superb, rewarding neighbourhood living, this is hard to beat. Here's an attractive, free-standing townhouse, complete with cafe next door and the "village" buzz of an historic inner-city area.

Designed by Justin Fletcher of Redbox Architects, this sun-filled, north-facing home combines contemporary comfort and modern building standards with the 19th century street appeal of verandas, decorative fretwork, and weatherboard (Linear) cladding.

Head next door for a coffee or rendezvous with friends for an al fresco Saturday morning breakfast in the sun. Leave the car and walk to town - or head off for a Sunday walk up the Centre of New Zealand or a bike ride up the Maitai Valley.

Come home to a lovely three-level townhouse offering a sweep of vista, from the Grampians to the city, and around to yacht masts in the marina and the greenery of eastern hillsides.

Windows are cleverly arrayed to frame different views around the house - and with verandas top and bottom to enjoy the neighbourhood and, from the living area, elevated views over the rooftops.

With 136sqm of living area over three levels, 20sqm garage and 24sqm balconies, you have more space than many modern townhouses or apartments, a lovely home base to entertain friends or just enjoy in this quiet part of town, with secure off-street parking, and great outdoor living areas.

Open plan living is light, and delightful and, with its architectural design, more than just a plain layout. At one end of the lounge, an atrium soars about five metres, with shutters above opening to the master suite (with ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe).

Storage is generous throughout, there's a hub with Cat 6 technology and light fittings are stylishly contemporary. High lounge windows are push-button operated. There's a heatpump and both bathrooms have heated floors.

For the city-side life with as much neighbour inter-action as you want and a wonderful townhouse to come home to, this Grove Street stunner will be calling you name.