26 Mataora Road, Kenmure, Dunedin

Villa charm, family living

Perfectly positioned between Mornington and Belleknowes, this wonderful villa combines timeless character with thoughtful modern upgrades, offering space, sun, and substance in equal measure.
As you walk through the entrance way, the property immediately impresses. Concrete steps lead you past the majestic oak tree and up onto the verandah that extends around the house, showcasing the villa's charm with its bullnose shelter and beautiful ornate lattice finish.
The villa style continues as you step through the front door into the wide hallway with a timber arch and stunning pressed metal ceilings, setting the tone for the elegance and warmth found throughout the home. At the end of the hallway, a feature internal window provides borrowed light and a charming connection to the kitchen, allowing you to look down the hallway while standing at the kitchen sink.
Typical of a villa, the home offers four generous bedrooms, all include built-in wardrobes, with one bedroom featuring timber French doors connecting to the verandah, perfect for catching that afternoon breeze. A family bathroom, separate laundry, and storage add practicality, plus a room to the back of the house providing an ideal home office.
The kitchen has been beautifully modernised and is well appointed with quality Fisher & Paykel appliances, including an induction hob, rangehood, double dishdrawer, and double oven.
A generous lounge, incorporating a dining area, provides further flexibility. The ambience of the woodburner set within its ornate surround, another character feature of the home, makes this a warm and inviting space for winter evenings, whether entertaining guests or settling in to watch a movie.
Off the kitchen, a living area with a double-glazed bifold door opens seamlessly to the north-facing deck, creating superb indoor-outdoor flow. This space is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the sun and garden, with a large barbeque area providing a natural gathering point.
Outdoor living is exceptional. The deck and pergola provide a wonderful entertaining zone, while a second elevated outdoor area at the top of the section enjoys sun, privacy, and views. Thoughtful landscaping, recently upgraded retaining walls, fencing, and upgraded paths and steps around the house have created multiple flat lawn areas at both the front and rear , perfect for children and pets to roam safely within the fully fenced section. A glasshouse and garden shed add further appeal for those who enjoy gardening.
Significant upgrades throughout the home add comfort and peace of mind, including a Coloursteel roof, insulation in the walls, refreshed flooring with new carpet and vinyl, and exterior repainting.
A single garage sits at street level, completing the package.
This villa is truly something special, offering timeless character, modern comfort, and flexible family living in a sought-after location.