This three-bedroom gem will delight first-time buyers and young families who want to live in a sunny character home with a backyard haven close to shops and bus routes. For sale for the first time in more than 25 years, it's a fantastic find in a family-friendly community handy to the airport and some of Wellington's best bays. Features include:

- Three double-bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, including master which faces northwest for sun until late
- Light-filled lounge that combines a sunny aspect with electric heating in a tiled art deco fireplace that abounds in ambience and warmth
- Lovely '30s appeal, from original doors and hardware to wardrobes and cupboards with native timber match-lining
- Open-plan kitchen and dining that overlooks a large al fresco courtyard for sheltered outdoor living
- Magical garden that's a wonderland of terraced lawn, trees and birdlife: picturesque, peaceful and private with views over Miramar towards Mount Victoria
- Single garage with side door for easy access to the house " a real boon on wet days when you've been to the nearby supermarket or garden centre
- Brilliant location close to bus routes and within a flat, easy walk or bike ride of village shops, parks, schools and popular bays

This is a wonderful opportunity for young families or couples who want extra space to start their own or work from home in an exquisite setting near everything that makes Miramar so sought after as a place to live.

^Source of information: Property Guru, Nexus, Wellington City Council (non-verified)