The fact that it’s coming to market for the first time in four decades suggests that we might be looking at one of Ponsonby’s last original unpolished diamonds, but that’s far from the truth.
This classic early 20th century home at 6 Cowan Street has been modernised throughout and carefully maintained by loving owners who care about quality and attention to detail.
Built in the 1880s, with three bedrooms and one bathroom it enjoys the bonus of a separate formal lounge in addition to the open-plan kitchen, dining and family zone at the rear of the property.
The decor throughout is light and bright and the current owners have kept things simple and uncomplicated for a very relaxed lifestyle.
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There’s also a pleasant garden office and plenty of level lawn for kids and pets.
The plantings are well-established and extensive decking offers the ideal place to relax and enjoy the sun with family and friends.
Jason Trowbridge of LJ Hooker has been a Ponsonby specialist for 33 years now and knows the area inside out.
He remembers as a young agent, taking potential buyers out in his own car to view properties on sale in the neighbourhood, and placing advertisements in the NZ Herald’s property section on Saturdays for $29.
“Back then we really did have a lot of dumps, and buyers would turn their noses up at $180,000 do-ups, but now things are very different!” he says.
Trowbridge says what draws him to 6 Cowan Street is the fact that it’s very pleasant and liveable just exactly as it is, yet there’s potential to take it to another level altogether.
“It’s the quintessential Ponsonby villa with all the necessary ingredients including high ceilings, generous rooms, polished timber floorboards and a westerly aspect.”
The property has the huge advantage of off-street parking and if residents don’t want to drive, trendy Ponsonby Road with its shops, restaurants, cafes and bars is literally a few steps away while public transport options are numerous and regular.
The local community is friendly and welcoming, which is why this part of the city enjoys such enduring popularity.
6 Cowan Street is in zone for Ponsonby Primary, Ponsonby Intermediate, Auckland Girls Grammar and Western Spring College so new owners with a family will have plenty of choices.
Trowbridge says that at the time of the listing going live it was one of just two Ponsonby villas on the market.
“Demand is just so intense, it’s unbelievable and we can never get enough listings. It’s quite extraordinary, and I can honestly say that I’ve never seen a property scene quite like this before!”
6 Cowan Street in Ponsonby goes to auction on July 21.
- Article sponsored by LJ Hooker.
