Painstakingly restored and renovated by fastidious owners, discover this compelling double-brick Villa, built in 1904 by prominent English stonemason William Kemp and named ‘Pleasant Villa', one of Auckland's most distinctive Heritage homes.

Long admired for its impressive wide frontage on its 751sqm site, now with automatic gates, this return-verandah Villa has it's Gothic Revival features on full display. Enjoy large, elegant rooms with ornate working fireplaces, 3.6m high ceilings, and restored Kauri floors, all cosy with the comfort of ducted central heating and its robust, solid construction.

Professional families will appreciate the sympathetic refurbishment including a luxurious family bathroom, designer kitchen and laundry, all with new light fittings, to enhance the original decorative elements. You will also love its elevated position where you can admire the stunning sunsets from the wide verandah, directly over Grey Street and beyond.

The fourth bedroom has a modern tiled ensuite and could easily be a teen retreat, or you could convert into a second living area. The spacious dining room is flooded with natural light and has direct flow to the north-facing entertainer's deck and to landscaped level grounds for children to play. And there's plenty of storage and off-street parking with room for a boat.

Relocating vendors presents this unique opportunity for you to own a piece of New Zealand history!