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Introducing 4 Curtis Street This well presented character house, built in the 1920’s, offers you the opportunity to purchase in a very desirable location on the boundaries of the city end of Karori, Northland and Kelburn.

The one and a half storey house offers an open plan living area on the top level to maximise sun, views and privacy. The deck from this room is one of three indoor/outdoor areas, and is the perfect place to relax after the pressures of city life, family life or university study.

Original gorgeous ceilings and roses are another highlight - and reminder of the architecture and workmanship of the era.

The three double bedrooms are well proportioned, the master bedroom being very spacious and offering lovely views and easy living. The second bedroom is a good double and the third bedroom offers the privacy of the lower level for teenagers, flatmates or possible home office.

Tastefully redecorated, using a combination of neutral colours, polished floors and new carpet.

The west facing property rewards the short and easy walk up from the street with privacy, a pleasant view of the valley below and good sun.

The back garden is steep and offers limited potential as it is currently land-locked; however it does offer a large area for pets or for children to create their own adventures and memories.

Just a stone’s throw from the main road and Appleton Park, close to amenities and the bus route, less than a two kilometre flat walk to the historic Wellington Cable Car, no 4 is zoned for Wellington College and Northland School, with Cardinal McKeefry just down the other end of the street.

With the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary so close the birdlife is amazing - imagine sharing your morning coffee with the tuis!

With such a sought after location, between three of Wellington’s most sought after suburbs, this home is a must for professionals, small families and investors.

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Living room The attractive entrance area provides a lovely area to welcome visitors. Carpeted stairs lead up from the entrance into the living room and hub of the house.

This room provides several different spaces for family life, entertaining or just relaxing.

Original polished floors, leadlight windows and gorgeous ceilings remind you of the workmanship of the 1920’s.

A door from the living room provides indoor/outdoor flow to the private, sunny deck outside.

Bifold windows open to the day outside and sunshine simply pours in all day until late evening.

Enjoy nature’s beautiful chorus of birds from nearby Karori Wildlife Sanctuary.

Large windows provide lovely views to the valley and colourful fauna below. The perfect place to create your retreat from the busy world outside.

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Bedrooms This spacious home offers three double bedrooms, one on the first level and two, including the main bedroom, on the top level.

The first bedroom is currently being used as a study and is well appointed near the entrance, away from the living area. It has an ample walk-in wardrobe/ storage area. Perfect for teenagers, flatmates or possible home office.

The second bedroom is at the rear of the house and is conveniently situated near the living room, bathroom and kitchen.

The main bedroom opens off the living room and is at the front of the house. It is particularly spacious and has a built in wardrobe and bay window with lead light windows. The room is bathed in sunshine.

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Kitchen, laundry and bathroom The kitchen was upgraded over 10 years ago and offers the conveniences of modern day living including plenty of bench-space and storage, wall oven, hobs, dishwasher, breakfast bar and pantry.

Large windows let in plenty of natural light and the back door from the kitchen opens to a private deck at the rear of the house. Perfect for that morning coffee in the sun or much needed morning kickstart!

The upgraded bathroom, on the top level, comprises a vanity with storage, bath with shower, toilet, vinyl flooring and heated towel rail. Clean, tidy and well presented.

The separate laundry is conveniently and traditionally located just outside the back door via a separate covered entry.

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There is a small garden area near the front door and three private deck areas offering all day sun and shelter as your mood, or the weather, may dictate.

Outdoor living

An attractive deck area frames the front door and provides a shelter for arriving visitors and owners alike.

The house is an easy and short walk up from the street along a path shared by three other properties and planted with low maintenance natives and flowering agapanthus.

A large deck from the living area captures the sun and offers lovely views to below. Warm, protected and private - a great area for entertaining or enjoying your favourite wine!

A deck and wooden retaining wall at the rear of the house, provides yet another pleasant area to enjoy the outdoors and soak up the morning sun!

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Property details for 4 Curtis Street, Northland Rateable Value

Capital Value:

$375,000

Value of Imp.

$195,000

Land Value

$180,000

Valuation Date:

1 September 2006 (source RPNZ)

Certificate of Title:

411/298

Size of Land:

613m2

Rates:

$1,617.36 (as at July 1 2006)

Legal Description:

Lot 3 DP 8630 - Part subject to and with interest in right of way.

Floor Area:

Approximately 120 m2. Building site cover 90 m2.

Chattels:

Fixed floor coverings, blinds, curtains, drapes, light fittings, HRV

ventilation system, heated towel rail, heated lamps in the bathroom, laundry tub, dishwasher,

electric wall oven, electric hobs.

For Sale by Tender:

Tender documents available on request from the Exclusive Marketing Specialist Steve Fejos.

Mobile 0275 621 777.

For further information please refer to: www.leaders.co.nz/39804 or www.open2view ID#147430 DISCLAIMER: Steve Fejos and RE/MAX Leaders Real Estate 1987 Ltd MREINZ are not the source of information presented in this document. While we strive for accuracy, it is possible that the information may contain errors or omissions. We disclaim any liability for any such errors or omissions. Persons should verify all details for themselves.

Aerial photograph

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The suburb of Northland Northland is a relatively compact and sought after suburb nestled on the western hills just above the Botanical Gardens. Being just an easy twenty minute downhill walk, or five minute drive, to The Terrace and central city, well serviced by a kindergarten and schools, close to Victoria University and with a local shopping centre – it is very popular with professionals and families alike.

Many parts of Northland enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the city and harbour out to Eastbourne, the airport and Cook Strait. The suburb is surrounded by beautiful native bush and reserve land and can be truly appreciated from the Stellin Memorial Park lookout on Orangi Kaupapa Road. The views can also be appreciated from the Northern Walkway, one of the six major walkways in Wellington, which meanders through Northland onto Wadestown and eventually to Johnsonville.

Central to Northland’s community is the Northland Memorial Community Centre in Woburn Road, which offers a wide range of activities including; badminton, youth drop in centre, rock and roll, scouts, Moving to the Beat (for preschoolers), Ezee Meals, mahjong, creche, pilates, lions, book club, basket ball, after school care and more.

Karori Library

Cable Car

Northland is positioned just next to Kelburn with Karori to the west, and as such enjoys the benefits and services offered by both of these traditional and larger suburbs.

Just between Northland and the city are the Botanical Gardens.

Kelburn Shopping Centre

Courtasy of Karori Wild Life Sanctuary

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The suburb of Karori

The suburb of Kelburn

Karori is the largest suburb in Wellington. It is situated in the hills west of and behind the city’s centre, just an easy ten minute drive from central Wellington. Karori is surrounded by hills with many houses built on these hills. Several embassies are based in Karori.

Kelburn sits in the dress circle, just above the city and next to the Botanical Gardens, an easy five minute drive from The Terrace and centre of Wellington. Built on the western hills the suburb offers panoramic views of the city and the ever changing harbour. There is a mixture of beautifully restored historic villas and newer housing integrated by lovely established gardens.

People love living in Karori - it has a very strong sense of community. Karori offers an extensive range of community organisations as well as a new library, children’s parks and playgrounds, new swimming pool complex, several schools, childcare facilities, sports venues, golf course, religious institutions, cafes and restaurants as well as two shopping centres. It is well serviced by the dental and medical professions.

The actual name Karori is derived from the Maori “Karore” meaning snare ropes and the area was well known to the Maori as a bird trapping area.

Karori is home to a number of attractions: Wright’s Hill is at the top of one of the Karori hills and is lovely to visit on a clear day with its view across Karori and all the way out to the Wellington Harbour. You can also view where the large guns were installed in 1944 to protect the approx 6,500 people that then inhabited Karori. These guns were big enough to attack any warships approaching Wellington. The guns were not fired until trial shots in 1946, and were never fired again.

They were sold to Japan in 1960.

Towards the end of Karori is Makara, which is basically farmland and a pebbled seashore - which is almost always deserted. Also located here is the Makara Peak Mountainbike Park, which started construction in 1998 and now has over twenty kms of graded tracks.

At the entrance to Karori is the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary which was opened in 2000 and provides a pest free habitat for New Zealand’s wildlife. It offers some lovely picnic spots and walking tracks and the opportunity to get close to nature and discover some rare species of birds that are native to New Zealand.

Karori Village also boasts the wonderful Karori Centre with its new and modern two storey library and community centre including the Arobake cafe which is a popular place for locals to meet.

Kelburn is well serviced by a well appointed shopping centre, cafes, school, park and sports centre and is close to the Victoria University campus which is graciously spread over several hectares on the edge of the city.

The well appointed shopping centre includes several cafes and restaurants, gift shop, dairy, fruit and video shop, beautician and fashion shop.

Just a brief distance from the shopping centre is the historic Wellington Cable Car which runs every ten minutes to Lambton Quay. The Cable Car was built over a four year period from 1898 utilising prison labour from the Terrace Gaol. From 1902 it was used as a means of transport to the farmland in Kelburn. City workers often come up to Kelburn in the Cable Car from the city and wander to one of the cafes for a leisurely lunch.

Just on the edge of Kelburn are the Botanical Gardens.

Established in 1868 the gardens feature 25 hectares of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections and stunning views over Wellington. There is a regular programme of summer events and concerts, and the cafe, located in the rose garden, is open most days.

Bus service All three suburbs are well serviced by the public bus service with buses running regularly to and from the city.

Schools Northland is zoned for Northland School, Karori for Karori Normal School and Kelburn for Kelburn Normal School.

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is a private girls school and the only high school in the area.

Northland, Kelburn and Karori are all zoned for Wellington College.

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Steve Fejos Exculsive Marketing Specialist Setting a New BENCHMARQUE in Real Estate RE/MAX Leaders Real Estate 1987 Ltd MREINZ

M 0275 621 777 or A/H 475 5021 or email stevefejos@xtra.co.nz

Born in Wellington and educated at St Patrick’s College

After more than four hundred flights during his three

and Victoria University in Wellington Steve entered real

years in his corporate career Steve decided to resign

estate in August 1993, having come from a background

and return to what he loves doing most - selling real

in property management. In January 1996 Steve was

estate in Wellington.

appointed Sales Manager for Challenge Realty’s Oriental Bay Office. Within eighteen months Steve took the office into the top ten in the Challenge Realty Group. Steve went on to purchase three Wellington offices in October 1997.

Over the next seven years Steve was instrumental in growing the company from a sales team of twelve to

Steve’s extensive experience in real estate spanning local, national and international markets is a huge benefit to his clients. This and his innovative and unique marketing techniques is Setting a New BENCHMARQUE in Wellington Real Estate.

Awards received

a team of sixty eight sales people with four thousand

Under the LJ Hooker brand Steve was twice winner of

house sales worth over 1.5 billion dollars!

the National Franchise Owner of the Year Award 2000

Shortly after Steve sold the business he was approached

by Ray White Australia and asked to restructure their international business model so as to increase their competitiveness with RE/MAX. At the time over three hundred sales people, in Queensland alone, had left Ray White to join RE/MAX. In the next few years Steve played

and 2002.

Most Productive Team Award in 2001.

National Communications Award 2002.

Top 10 International Office for Gross Commission. 1999: 8th place, 2000: 5th place, 2001: 8th place, 2002: 7th place, 2003: 10th place.

a huge part in turning around the fortunes of Ray White

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and increasing the number of sales people by over 40%.

Gary Ahearn, Regional Director of RE/MAX Australasia

Steve returned to New Zealand in November 2005 and

says, “Steve brings together a vast experience and

took up the role of Director of Operations for RE/MAX

understanding of all facets of real estate. Having been

New Zealand. The role was to assist broker owners and

very successful in sales in the mid 1990’s Steve really

top sales people at new and established RE/MAX offices

made his mark on real estate by establishing a very

to implement their business plans and maintain the

credible and strong company under the L.J.Hooker

momentum of the fastest growing real estate company

brand. The standards he set are still the standards some

- the RE/MAX brand, in New Zealand and Australia.

offices are striving to attain. However it is Steve’s ability

In 2006 Steve attended a wide range of leading

to relate to all people in the community which is his

international industry training seminars in Denver,

outstanding strength.”

Chicago and Brisbane.