42 Calliope Road, Devonport, North Shore City, Auckland

Auction: 8-12 The Promenade, Takapuna on Thursday 13 March 2025 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior)

Step back in time into this charming 1897 villa just waiting for you to renovate, modernise, or extend to suit your lifestyle and taste: This home has been in the same ownership for 55 years with lasting family memories but now it’s time for a new era.

The location is superb, at the Devonport Village end of Calliope Rd: It’s just a 4 minute stroll to the stunning waterfront, New World supermarket, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, and it’s not much further to the Ferry terminal for easy access to Downtown Auckland CBD. Also, Calliope Road Cafe is directly over the road for your morning coffee or a bite to eat.

There is a lovely close view of the harbour from the sunny veranda and both front rooms: Yes, this view is narrow, but (apart from a few power lines) it’s completely unobstructed and can never be built out due to it looking straight down Huia St over the road.

This renovation project still has most of its original character features intact like kauri floors, high ceilings, open fireplaces, leadlight doors and sliding sash windows, all of which need serious attention but it will be worth every cent you spend because it’s in such a prime location. It’s fully functional and liveable as-is if you don’t mind putting up with a bit of history for a while. It also has been rewired and has HRV ventilation.

This home is surprisingly spacious, with a formal front lounge which has been used at times over the years as a 4th bedroom, while the gorgeous large main living room towards the back has an airy feel with ambient natural light. It has three other bedrooms to easily accommodate your family. The kitchen, bathroom and toilet are all basic but in working order and have the original sarked walls and ceilings.

Under the house is a partially standing-height basement with workshop and plenty of storage. The section at the back is flat, large, and sunny with a northerly aspect and room for a pool: Bring your gardening skills and landscaping flair.

This is going to be a big job but is a fantastic opportunity at what is likely to be entry level villa buying in such an amazing location. Ignore the 2021 CV of $2.2M - it’s a Deceased Estate and it’s got to go! Call us now for more details or come to the open homes!

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