To help you get in the game, we’ve scoured the listings and rounded up seven of our favourite do-ups for sale right now in the Dunedin area
Get in the property game with our favourite 7 Dunedin do-ups
Too often when searching for a home you’re faced with someone else’s expensive makeover which is not to your taste. Taking on the challenge of a do-up allows you to design important elements of a home, like kitchens and bathrooms, to suit your lifestyle and personal interior style. Buying finishing touches like light fittings and selecting paint colours, wallpaper, curtains and floor coverings all contribute to expressing your personality to create a unique home. Here’s our selection of promising do-ups in Dunedin.
1. Classic bones
The façade of this Wakari villa has been mucked about with but a bit of imagination will go a long way to restoring its charm. Inside the classic hallway leads to three good-sized bedrooms and the large open-plan kitchen has plenty of potential to become a delightful entertainer’s hub.
The good news is that some of the practical grunt work has already been done – new gib, wiring and insulation are all ticked off, so this property is poised to be taken to the next level.
Roll up your sleeves and with a bit of hard work you can make this into a delightful home, close to the city and amenities.
2. Get your paint brush ready
You might need your sunglasses to appreciate the potential of this lovely three-bedroom villa in South Dunedin, but once you’ve dealt to the lime green living area and red and purple bedrooms you’ll be excited by what it offers.
High studs, polished wooden floors, board and batten ceilings and feature fireplaces…it has all the charming features you’d expect from a home of this era.
The kitchen/dining area is screaming out for new cabinetry and a central island bench to maximise this awesome entertaining space and the very generous-sized family bathroom needs a little tweaking to give it a luxe look, but this home has all the ingredients to become a stand-out property.
3. Start from scratch
This isn’t a do-up but it does offer a unique opportunity for you to create the home of your dreams on a very special 504m2 site.
Remove the little Port Chalmers cottage that presently enjoys the stunning views over the harbour and you can start from scratch…let your imagination run wild, then get your architect and builder to help to make it all a reality.
A fabulous elevated and sunny location just a short walk to the sea and the chance to be part of a vibrant community.
4. Great little starter
If you’re looking to get off the rental roundabout, this two-bedroom Balaclava townhouse could be the answer to saying goodbye to your landlord. Well-presented but a little weary inside, bring your paintbrush and interior design flair to unlock the potential of this low-maintenance home.
The open plan kitchen and dining room is surprisingly spacious and a coat of fresh paint and new handles on the cabinetry will immediately update this functional area.
The lounge enjoys plenty of sun and elevated views over the valley. Pop in a new bathroom and wave a wand over the bedrooms and you’ll have a very comfortable home and a foot on the property ladder. The internal access garage and workshop are a great bonus.
5. Opportunity knocks
I can see for miles…this Clyde Hill, doer-upper is not for the faint hearted but offers the perfect chance for someone to do an extreme makeover and create a welcoming three-bedroom family retreat with a fabulous outlook over south Dunedin to the ocean.
The very tired interior is a blank canvas but all the prerequisites are there – generous rooms with a high stud, plenty of natural light and the opportunity to open up the sunroom at the front of the property so that living areas take advantage of the outlook.
Landscape the 379m2 section and you’ll be set to enjoy the rewards of all your hard work.
6. Family haven
This brick and tile beauty is already a lovely family home in Green Island and it won’t take much to make it something very special. The large eat-in kitchen with wood burner could do with new cabinetry but is perfectly livable until finances allow a makeover.
It flows through to the sunny living area which enjoys panoramic views over the neighbourhood to the hills beyond.
The three bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes and the bathroom is very servicable as is. The whopping 824m2 has so much potential for those with green fingers…what’s not to like?
7. Slice of history
It’s not often a chance comes along to enjoy living in a home that has so many character features. As soon as you arrive at this three-bedroom Kenmure brick stunner you’ll be entranced by the leadlight windows, brick detailing and arched front entry.
Step inside and it just gets better…the panelled front foyer leads to a beautiful living room with decorative plaster ceiling, feature fireplace and lovely bay window that floods the room with light.
A new kitchen and bathroom are called for but offer the chance for you to design exactly what you want. Every room has unique charms which will be fully realised with new paint and paper…what a gem!
Words by: Sarah Beresford.
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