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380 Tinakori Road, Thorndon
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160m2
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Central, Charm and Character
If character, charm and convenience to the city are all on your wish list, then you're going to love everything this iconic Wellington home offers. This turn of the century, Tipsy Ladies gem on popular Tinakori Road, glides effortlessly between private sanctuary and a hoster's delight.
Spaciously spread over three levels, this four bedroom, two living area home is easy on the eye and oozes street appeal in abundance.
With off-street parking, both front and rear access, a private garden area and being just moments from all Wellington offers including the impressive Botanical Gardens literally across the road - someone's in for a real treat, and the discerning buyer will spot it a mile away.
Inside it's all class and character with a healthy blend of nods to the past and modernisation making for a functional family home where ease of living has been kept front of mind.
A plethora of sash windows throughout and two sets of doors leading to the deck and garden areas respectively all ensure the house is supplied with ample natural light.
The home's top floor enjoys three bedrooms and the family bathroom, while on the middle floor you'll enjoy open-plan living and an entertainer's kitchen on one side of the home, with a second formal lounge area at the other.
While the home is currently configured as four bedrooms, the downstairs area could easily be a rumpus room, study, gym, work from home space or even to run the family business from. With its high-stud ceilings, large period-feature skirtings and room for all the family to roam, this really is the ultimate in effortless family living.
A private back courtyard and a balcony area off the middle floor living area offer two great spots to unwind with family and friends over long summer evenings.
Enjoy having all Wellington offers right on your doorstep too - the Botanic Gardens, CBD, Lambton Quay, the waterfront, Parliament, Zealandia, restaurants, shops, great schools, and plethora of leisure activities and walking tracks all being close by too.
Every box has been ticked - all that needs to be done is move in and the relaxation and enjoyment can commence! This superior statement Thorndon property simply won't disappoint and is definitely worth your consideration.
Sold by way of Deadline (Vendor reserves the right to sell prior), closing 12 noon on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Price guide upwards of $1,195,000.
Don't let this fantastic opportunity to secure an iconic Thorndon family home pass you by.
Contact Michael Hinds on 020 4144 3199 for more information, or I'll look forward to seeing you at an open home or private viewing soon!
Being an iconic Wellington home, 380 Tinakori Road makes a makes a huge statement with its street appeal and being one of the famous Tipsy Ladies homes. Whether through the front door, or entering through the back courtyard – the perfect entrance awaits family and friends.
Strategically located between the kitchen and dining area space. Complete with two sash windows and relaxation couch, this is a super spot to join the family together at mealtimes or to oversee the kids doing their homework or reading while the adults are in the kitchen. Having bifold doors out on to the welcoming balcony provides an extra living space and is the perfect BBQ area too.
What a terrific space; compact enough to enjoy each other’s company and large enough to host with ease. Enjoy the high-stud ceilings, lead light windows and gas heating with its ornate timber surround.
A modernised, clean, functional and user-friendly kitchen. With deft additions like the five-hob gas burner, twin sinks, overhead lighting and integrated fridge/freezer, this spacious area ensures a strong connection with the open-plan dining area. This is a great space to host in, while it connects effortlessly with family and friends as the chef of the home whips up another culinary delight.
1. What a bedroom; you can sense the home’s grandeur with high-stud ceilings, period-style skirtings and quadruple wardrobes with extra fixed shelving too. This bedroom is positioned for all the morning sun, enjoys HRV, and having two sets of sash windows to allow plenty of natural light.
2. An ample-sized second bedroom which being situated at the end of the hallway enjoys all the afternoon and evening sun with its West-facing aspect. Complete with two built-in double wardrobes, each with separate overhead storage cupboards and HRV too.
3. Well placed off the hallway, closest to the family bathroom and complete with its own double wardrobe, plus a separate overhead storage unit, HRV and an upward opening sash window too.
4. Currently configured as a spacious fourth bedroom – this versatile room has several options and benefits. Complete with access to the back courtyard, it could also become a study, office, home gym, home business, library area, rumpus room or quiet space. Being West facing, it is certainly light and bright.
1. Conveniently located along the top floor amidst the three bedrooms allowing for ease of access for all members of the family. Complete with skylight, this decent-sized family bathroom includes a shower over bath, a heated towel rail, plus second towel rail, a wall-hung vanity with fixed mirror and overhead lighting, a WC and extractor fan. Pleasingly, there’s a second WC on the home’s lowest level.
Strategically positioned on the home’s lowest level there’s a designated spot for a tub, washing machine and drier – as well as wall shelving for the extras.
As well as a balcony off the dining area on the home’s middle level, there’s also a quaint courtyard that enjoys good sun, and a chance to mooch about outdoors. There is access via the courtyard to the carpad to your own off-street parking.
This property benefits from its own off-street car park. An unbelievable added bonus considering its proximity to the CBD.
There’s an abundance of cupboards and shelving throughout the home to house all of your possessions, as well as further space in the shed, under the home and in the attic. Those with a healthy collections of belongings won’t want for storage space here.
Thorndon School (Years 1-8); Sacred Heart Cathedral School (Years 1-8); St Mark’s Church School – private (Years 1-8); Wellesley College – private boys’ school (Years 1-8); Samuel Marsden Collegiate School – private girls’ school (Pre-School to Year 13); Queen Margaret College – private girls’ school (Pre-School to Year 13); Wellington Girls College (Years 9-13); St Mary’s College (Years 9-13); Wellington Boys College (Years 9-13); St Patrick’s College (Years 9-13).
The home is warmed effortlessly by a gas heater in the lounge, and another downstairs, while the HRV system plays its role in maintaining a drier, warmer, healthier home. With loads of windows the house receives a generous amount of natural light and warmth all year round.
