Belinda King

Built in the 1850s, this pioneer cottage has been lovingly restored with rustic authenticity and contemporary convenience. Inside. wooden floors, doors, architraves, and sarking accent walls, a quaint staircase, and dormer windows provide the character, while outside there's a picture-perfect-cottage street vibe, with a double-storey and gable roof line, full street frontage. Upstairs there's a sunny, romantic bedroom with pitched ceilings and dormer windows. Downstairs are two double bedrooms - one with a sunny private parlour, a separate office and a spacious bathroom with a deep tub, roomy separate shower and a hide-away laundry. While the 'Snug' lounge arranged around a free-standing wood-burner is a cosy place to hang-out, the real heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/dining area which draws people to it. High windows flood the room with light and a sense of spaciousness. A bank of bi-fold doors frame views of the sunny back lawn, mature trees, and hills beyond. Such peace and privacy are rare finds in this central location. A Customspace kitchen with stone bench, integrated fridge and dishwasher, and an adapted vintage workbench-island, bring character and functionality to the generous living space, which also opens directly to the deck for alfresco dining. Ella-May is in a sought-after location, 5-10 minutes' walk to Nelson's bars, cafes, cinema, market, etc. with the convenience of a rear driveway off Shakespeare Lane, providing ample off-street parking, and capacity for a double-garage or carport. It also provides access towards the Maitai and Riverside Pool.This warm property is insulated, partially double-glazing, with a heat pump, and new Feltex wool carpets in the hall and bedrooms. The home also has solar water heating, has been completely re-wired, and was significantly re piled. Ella-May cottage links to Nelson's history with timeless appeal and will quite simply capture your heart.