18 Ngaumatau Road, Point Howard
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With sea views and a sunroom filled with grapevine and bougainvillea, this charming Point Howard cottage has a feel that's hard to replicate. Step off the deck and into the sunroom, which flows straight into the kitchen, dining, and living areas, where a cosy woodburner sits at the heart of the home—perfect for quiet evenings in.
There are two large bedrooms, a generous study, and two bathrooms, giving you plenty of space to live, work and entertain. Outside, the garden stretches down to native bush, where glow worms sometimes appear in the evenings. A deck off the sunroom makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors, and a double carport with a workshop at the rear adds practical space for projects or storage.
Everything you need is close by—the coastal cycleway, beach, and local bus routes are just minutes away, while Eastbourne Village, Petone, and the Hutt are all within easy reach. The home has character and a great layout, and there's plenty of room to put your own stamp on it, plus there are 13 solar panels and a tesla battery making the running costs far lower than most homes!
What you'll love:
- Private, sheltered from the wind and good sun all year
- Sunroom entrance with grapevine and bougainvillea
- Easy flow to kitchen, dining, and living areas
- Woodburner and heatpump in the living room, keeping you comfortable through the seasons
- 13 solar panels plus a tesla battery vastly reducing your power bill
- Two spacious bedrooms, study, and two bathrooms
- Sea views
- Leafy setting with abundant birdlife and tui that come to the feeder on the deck
- Established garden leading to native bush and glow worms!
- Deck off the sunroom for outdoor living
- Double carport plus workshop
- Close to cycleway, beach, and public transport
- Scope to update and make it your own
Deadline Sale: Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 4:00pm, Buyer Enquiry Over $850,000 (unless sold prior). Call today to view this lovely cottage.
Step off the deck into a welcoming sunroom filled with grapevine and bougainvillea. With tiled floors and room to sit, it’s a practical, light-filled entry that works well for everyday living. From here, the home flows easily through to the kitchen and beyond.
The lounge is centred around a brick feature wall and a woodburner, with windows framing leafy bush and glimpses of the sea. Wooden floors add warmth, and archways connect the space to the dining and kitchen, keeping it open and flowing. A beautiful wooden door with stained glass leads upstairs, adding charm and character to this calm, inviting space.
The dining area sits between the kitchen and lounge, with wooden floors and a comfortable space for family meals. It flows nicely with the open-plan layout.
The kitchen is functional, featuring an induction top stove, rangehood, dishwasher, wooden floors, open shelves, and abundant storage and bench space. A pantry adds extra convenience, and the space has an easy connection to the dining area. Ready to enjoy as it is, the kitchen also offers great potential to update and make your own.
1. Spacious master bedroom with carpeted floors, built-in wardrobes, and sea views. Natural light fills the room, which opens onto a Juliet balcony—perfect for enjoying the breeze and the view safely. There’s room for a reading nook or cozy seating to relax and take in the scenery..
2. A bright second bedroom with carpeted floors and built-in wardrobes, offering peaceful green views with glimpses of the sea. Step through the door onto a small balcony to enjoy the fresh air and scenery
1. The downstairs bathroom is bright and spacious, with a corner shower and a charming claw-foot bath. There’s plenty of room to update it to suit your own style if you wish.
2. Upstairs bathroom with a corner shower, a generous vanity, and wooden flooring. Conveniently located by the bedrooms, it’s both practical and stylish.
A practical downstairs laundry with a tub and space for a washer and dryer. Located by the back door and close to the hall linen cupboards, it’s just right for everyday needs.
The study, off the open-plan living spaces, has lovely views and wooden floors. Flexible in use, it’s perfect as a home office as its set up with fibre internet or could easily become a third bedroom.
The sunroom off the kitchen is filled with light and framed by a gorgeous grapevine and bougainvillea, making it a lovely spot for a morning coffee or casual drink. The deck extends your living space, perfect for hosting and enjoying the surroundings. A fish pond adds charm, and a walk down the drive leads to gardens that stretch into the bush, with established fruit trees and garden beds to enjoy. For those who fancy it, bush tracks lead toward the beach, and if you’re lucky and the season is right, you may even spot glow worms in the evenings.
A double carport under the house provides secure parking and easy drive-on access, making coming and going effortless."
Zoned for Muritai School and Hutt Valley High School. Wellesley College, Days Bay, is a private school for boys (primary/intermediate). St Oran's College Year 7-15 school for girls (Intermediate & Secondary) is State Integrated. Several private schools across Wellington and Hutt Valley are also attended by local students.
Comfortable all year round with a wood burner, heat pump, and wall heater, providing flexible warmth throughout the home. Thirteen solar panels and a Tesla battery add significant energy efficiency and sustainable benefits, making the home both comfortable and smart
A large workshop at the back of the carport provides plenty of space for storage, hobbies, or whatever you need, making it a versatile and practical addition to the home.
The home has partial underfloor insulation, as well as insulation in the ceiling and bathroom walls, helping to keep it comfortable and energy-efficient.





















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