Exceptional in both position and proportion, this much-loved Rastrick Street property is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial character home in one of Merivale's most tightly held and sought-after streets.

Steeped in charm, the interiors give space and style equal standing, with colonial windows and doors, timber floors, neutral tones and a warm, understated elegance. Beautifully balanced rooms lend period pedigree to a considered modern-day finish.

At the heart of the home is an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, where skylights draw natural light into the kitchen and a substantial stone island and herringbone splashback create a stylish contemporary centrepiece. French doors open directly to the north-facing garden, creating an effortless connection between the living spaces and the outdoors. The paved terrace gives way to established greenery, generous lawn and a children's treehouse, creating an inviting setting for entertaining and family life within its private surrounds.

The luxury of three living spaces gives the floor plan remarkable flexibility. A separate lounge shifts the mood around fireside formality, while the third living space keeps another option comfortably in reserve, providing a room for children, guests, a home office or simply somewhere to retreat.

Accommodation is supplied at family scale, with four bedrooms backed by two renovated bathrooms, including the tiled master en-suite, while a separate WC and laundry add further function downstairs. The third floor puts untapped potential firmly overhead, with a Rimu-lined attic already offering useful space for storage, work or hobbies, while leaving the door open to a fourth living space or teenage territory.

A traditional brick courtyard gives arrivals a suitably classic welcome, while heat pumps and a gas fire put comfort on multiple fronts, and the internal-access double garage puts everyday ease at the door.

Merivale puts its finest advantages close to home, from leading public and private schooling to Hagley Park and Merivale Mall, with a standout café and restaurant scene stretching along Papanui Road and Victoria Street, before leading into the CBD, which is only minutes away.

Now offered after years of rewarding ownership, this is a genuine rarity on one of Merivale's most tightly held streets.

Please get in touch with Kathryn for more information.