Designed in 1935 by Bernard Johns, 17 Benares Street is an authentic English Arts & Crafts residence that beautifully combines the charm, scale and craftsmanship of a bygone era with the comforts and functionality of modern living.
Positioned in tightly held Khandallah, this exceptional home is offered for sale with a BEO of $1,395,000. Purchasers also have the unique opportunity to consider the adjoining freehold section at 19 Benares Street as a separate additional purchase, providing exciting flexibility to extend the grounds, landbank for the future, or explore further development potential.
Why you’ll love it:
- Genuine 1930s character with timber floors, wood panelling and timeless proportions
- Fully rewired and replumbed, with central heating, gas fires and underfloor heating in both bathrooms
- High-spec kitchen with butler’s pantry, granite benchtops and gas cooking
- Seamless open plan kitchen, living and dining
- Sun-soaked living spaces with sea and city views
- Multiple outdoor living zones including patios and established gardens to the front and rear
- Separate formal lounge offering added flexibility
- Four genuine double bedrooms
- Family bathroom plus separate shower room
- Studio / flexible work-from-home space
- Double and single garaging, workshop and ample off-street parking
- Architectural plans available for a proposed three-bedroom home on the adjoining section
- Moments from top schools, Khandallah Village and easy access to the CBD
This is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial character residence in one of Khandallah’s most sought-after locations, with the added flexibility and long-term value of the neighbouring section available separately.
Architectural plans are available for a three-bedroom home on the adjoining section, which previously had resource consent approval.
Pop along to one of our open homes or contact Sam & Murray to arrange your private viewing.
Builders and LIM Reports available on request.
Deadline sale (unless sold prior) closes 12pm, Thursday 28th May 2026 at 8 Kent Terrace, Wellington
**Source of information: Property Guru, Nexus, Wellington City Council (non-verified)**
