Everyone has to start somewhere - and where better than in one of Wellington's most family-friendly suburbs? For sale for the first time since 1980, this doer-upper combines amazing value and potential. Make no mistake, this home requires some TLC, but if you're handy with a paint brush, you'll be richly rewarded. Features include:

-Three double-bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, so it's ideal as a first home for professionals who want extra space to work from home or start a family
-Single level living with low maintenance brick cladding and aluminium windows
-Kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet have already had some updates
-Open-plan living/dining room that includes a heat pump: capitalise on this faded canvas to reinvent for modern living
-Charming, sunny backyard with private lawn for kids and pets to play on
-Bonus of an off-street carpark
-Superbly located in a quiet street that's just a short stroll to the bus stop in one direction and the Skyline Reserve in the other
-Handy to the hub of Karori, from its supermarkets and library to sports clubs, parks and great schools
-Buyer Enquiry Over $570,000

Vision and energy are all you need to turn this neglected gem into a fantastic first home in a suburb sought after for its amenities and proximity to downtown. Don't miss Sunday's viewing.