For sale for the first time in more than 40 years, this vibrant and versatile Mount Victoria villa couldn't be better located for busy families or professionals and creatives who want to work from home. It's been architecturally renovated while retaining a proud heritage that includes award-winning expressionist Robert McLeod's studio.

Features include:

- Four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including light-filled main bedroom with lovely views over Mount Victoria, a sunny window seat with bifolds, and a built-in desk
- Modernised with a David McGill-designed upper level that incorporates an artist's studio you could use to work from home or for recreation or extra living space
- Colourful villa charm, from the enchanting front veranda and ornate hall arch to sash windows, high ceilings and non-working period fireplace
- Choice of living rooms: soak up the sun in the north-facing lounge or relax around the gas fireplace in the family room off the entertainers' kitchen, with its Miele appliances and dining area that opens to an al fresco courtyard
- Delightfully leafy setting with flat lawn, natives and birdsong at the front and terraced decking at the rear - complete with apple tree and garden shed
- Brilliantly positioned for families, being safely set back from the street, on the bus route, and just an easy stroll from Clyde Quay School, Wellington High School, Wellington East Girls College and Wellington College, and the town belt's fantastic walkways and mountain biking trails
- Off-street parking and amazingly spacious external storage: two truly remarkable bonuses for a character home in this sought-after location

This exceptionally practical and picturesque home is versatile enough to evolve with any lifestyle in the heart of an iconic community on the doorstep of downtown and the waterfront. Don't miss this week's open homes or call Amy for an appointment to view.